SLE Levels & Expectations (Students should be able to...) Level/Book 1A
1B
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Introduce yourself Tell time Refer to days and dates Describe preferences Express likes & Dislikes Discuss weather and seasons Describe friends & family Talk about clothing & appearance
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Express ability Present progressive tense Countable/uncountable nouns Simple future tense Simple past tense Prepositions of location
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Talk about frequency & duration Describe objects, similarities & differences Make recommendations Speak briefly on the phone Make, get and decline invitations As for and give directions Making complaints. Discuss hobbies and sport Talk about transportation Talk about social events, restaurants & social occasions.
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Causative verbs Modals for: a) speculation b) necessity c) precaution d) prohibition Past progressive tense Gerunds & infinitives
Respond to difficult/unclear questions Express your opinions confidently Find out detailed information Ask for and decline favours / permission Describe changes over time. Ask for and give advice Talk about shopping, dating, work and jobs, money and prices, friendship.
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Present perfect simple and progressive. Superlatives Passive & active voice Reported speech
Understand how to use formal/informal questions Describe jobs & qualifications Making suggestions and demands Giving/receiving advice Describing feelings and emotions/personalities Making decisions Describing personalities Discussing health
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Indirect questions Tag questions Comparatives/superlatives Cause and effect First/second conditionals Active & Passive voice Present perfect Reflexive pronouns
Being vague & precise Checking * confirming information
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'Used to' & 'didn't use to' Go + verb + ing and Go + to
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2A
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2B
Language Structures
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Resolving misunderstandings. Expressing levels of importance (modals) Interpreting and using non-verbal communication. Expressing degrees of certainty & uncertainty. Talking about regret and remorse. Discussing living situations. Making contrasts
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Prepositions of time Past speculation (modals) Even though + although Relative pronouns Adjective clauses Imperatives Future speculation (modals)
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Strength of opinion using for and to. - ever words Be supposed to and be expected to. Even if, only if, and unless Order of adjectives Using the verb 'to wish' Gerunds as subject.
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Describing & defining abstract concepts. Raising considerations Negotiating & compromising Describing responsibilities & expectations Stipulating conditions Discussing resolutions for complex problems Euphemism, exaggeration and stress. Expressing scepticism Making inferences.
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Talking about: Education and school systems. Public morals & ethics. Your feelings and emotions Job interviews & Career options Finding the right partner in life. Socializing and friendship Money management The future and future plans. Predictions & speculations Supporting your opinions
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Talking about: Making & understanding first impressions. Educational values & opinions Breaking your routine. Prejudice & Discrimination Milestones & Important choices Growing old & healthcare Becoming independent The good and bad of travelling. Good & Bad habits Cosmetic surgery & beauty Being truthful/being tactful
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3A
3B
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The present perfect Comparatives, superlatives and more native levels of comparison (as + adj +as) Conditional clauses The future tenses Multi-verb sentences
Presenting ideas Justifying opinions Debating pros & cons Accepting and moderating Analyzing complex problems Complaining and being assertive. Using native level contractions & pronunciation.
3C
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Perfect lives and ideal lives Career and career paths
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Talking about: Expressing detailed ideas Justifying and accepting opinions. Leading and contributing to complex discussions Prompt answers and ideas from other people. Speak at length about subjects which interest you. Use native level vocabulary and pronunciation.
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Participate freely in current affairs discussions and subjects which interest you.
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Presenting ideas Justifying opinions Debating pros & cons Accepting and moderating Analyzing complex problems Complaining and being assertive. Using native level contractions & pronunciation. Native level vocabulary, pronunciation and rhythm.