English CC - KAX5ANTC

Goal(s)

Reinforcing B1 skills in order to reach B2
Introduction to scientific discourse
Development of scientific vocabulary
Introduction to formal and informal communication

Content(s)

1. Object Description : be able to describe a technical device or system.
1.1 Learn and use structures to describe shape, measurement, position, materials, use
1.2 Comparison

2. Be able to describe your personal and professional experience
2.1 Be able to describe yourself : correct use of present tenses
2.2. Be able to explain your professional experience : correct use of past tenses
2.3. Be able to highlight your professional experience on a cv or cover letter

3. Be able to describe causes and consequences
3.1 Be able to use cause and consequence structures
3.2 Be able to identify and explain the causes and consequences of a catastrophe

4. Presentation techniques
Structure, Introduction, Signposting, Visuals, Conclusion

5. Pronunciation
Awareness and use of English phonemes
Awareness and use of stress patterns
Pronunciation of numbers, letters and mathematical symbols

6. Descriptive texts
1. Written use of functions studied in 1.1
2. Cover letter (use of standard forms)
3. Describing a present, past situation or experience
4. Note-taking : Summary-writing based on a written or audio document, or following pair or group work

7. Listening/Reading Comprehension
7.1 Understanding of descriptions/presentations described above.
7.2 Global understanding of authentic audio/video documents
7.3 Understanding of information exchanges face-to-face or on the telephone
7.4 Detailed understanding of scientific texts and audio/video documents

B1 Level