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GENERAL PROGRAMME

SPEAKOUT

ADVANCED

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AREA OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Speakout Teaching Programme

UNIT 1: ORIGINS

I. AIMS

- To talk about names

- To talk about different ways to imporove language learning

- To learn to use vague language

- To discuss the results of a personality test

- To speculate about people

- To speculate about any topic

- To describe a treasured possession

- To describe habits

- To listen to a radio programme about a personality test

- To listen to a discussion about portraits of famous people

- To a watch a BBC documentary about Venice

- To watch a video podcast the ways family influence people

- To read an article about the significance of names

- To read a personal profile

- To read about different personality profiles

- To read an article about responses to paintings

- To read and answer a questionnaire about language learning

- To write a personal profile

- To write a description of an object

- To learn to plan a writing

- To study the continuous aspect of verbs

- To use verbs to describe present and past habits

- To use phrases related to names

- To know personality adjectives

- To know idioms for describing people

- To know vague language

- To know vocabulary about property

- To use phrases for describing a possession

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about names

- Talking about different ways to imporove language learning

- Discussing the results of a personality test

- Speaking about people

- Speculating about any topic

- Describing habits

- Listening to a radio programme

- Listening to a discussion

- Reading an article about the significance of names

- Reading a personal profile

- Reading about different personality profiles

- Reading an article about responses to paintings

- Reading and answer a questionnaire about language learning

- Writing a personal profile

- Writing a description of an object

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Continuous aspect of verbs

- To describe present and past habits

- To speculate

B. Vocabulary

- Phrases related to names

- Personality adjectives

- Idioms for describing people

- Images

- Vague language

- Property

- Phrases for describing a possession

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think about people’s origin

- To think about what someone is like

- To respect other people

- To show interest towards the origins of names

- To show interest to discover different countries

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To respect people, no matter their origin, sex, religion.

To talk about other countries with respect and interest.

Education for peace

To respect different countries

Education for equality

To respect people, no matter their sex

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: continuous aspect, present and past habits, to speculate. Possessions, phrases related to names, idioms for describing people, personality adjectives, property, phrases for describing possessions. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 1

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 1

UNIT 2: OPINION

I. AIMS

- To talk about wisdom

- To discuss controversial ideas

- To discuss dilemmas at work

- To take part in a panel debate

- To listen to descriptions of a living library event

- To listen to a discussion about trustworthiness

- To listen to people discussing whether we can trust

- To watch a BBC documentary about a violinist

- To read an article about good and bad advice

- To read an essay about homelessness

- To read an article about the most and least trusted professions

- To write a discursive essay

- To write a summary of an opinion

- To learn to use linking devices

- To watch video a podcast about advices

- To learn to express doubt

- To discuss controversial statements

- To debate how to deal with untrustworthy employees

- To study mixed conditionals had I, but for, If only, I wish to express a condition or a regret

- To use the following verb patterns: verb + ing/ infinitive with to; passive infinitive/ -ing, perfect infinitive/-ing, negative infinitive/-ing

- To know expressions to introduce opinions

- To know metaphors in English

- To know expressions to give an opinion in a proper way

- To use idioms of an opinion

- To know phrases for stages of a debate

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about wisdom

- Discussing controversial ideas

- Discussing dilemmas

- Listening to descriptions of a living library event

- Listening to a discussion about trustworthiness

- Listening to people discussing whether we can trust

- Reading an article about good and bad advice

- Reading an essay about homelessness

- Reading an article about the most and least trusted professions

- Writing a discursive essay

- Writing a summary of an opinion

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Mixed conditionals had I, but for, If only, I wish (condition or regret)

- Verb + ing/ infinitive with to

- passive infinitive/ -ing

- perfect infinitive/-ing

- negative infinitive/-ing

B. Vocabulary

- Metaphors

- Opinions

- Idioms of opinion

- Phrases for stages of a debate

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think about wisdom

- To debate wisdom

- To respect different ideas

- To discuss about living books

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To respect people, no matter their origin, sex, religion.

To talk about untrustworthy employees

To learn to have discussions

Education for equality

To respect people, no matter their sex

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: mixed conditionals had I, but for, If only, I wish to express a condition or a regret; verb patterns: verb + ing/ infinitive with to; passive infinitive/ -ing, perfect infinitive/-ing, negative infinitive/-ing. Metaphors. Opinions. Idioms of opinion. Phrases for stages of a debate. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 2

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 2

UNIT 3: PLACES

I. AIMS

- To describe a holiday memory

- To talk about the work space

- To talk about favourite places

- To describe the ideal place to study/work

- To learn to suggest modifications

- To talk about countries

- To develop a documentary proposal

- To present a proposal

- To listen to people describing their work spaces

- To listen to a proposal for a city improvement scheme

- To watch a BBC travel programme about Africa

- To read an article about memorable holiday moments

- To read a city guide

- To read a report about solutions to urban problems

- To write a guidebook entry

- To write a documentary proposal

- To write a description of a place for a guidebook

- To learn to add details

- To study noun phrases

- To use the relative clauses

- To make a proposal

- To know adjectives to describe places

- To use descriptive adjectives

- To use adjectives ending in –y

- To know prefixes in English

- To know vocabulary about the city life, its problems and solutions

- To know phrases for describing aspects of life in a country

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Describing a holiday memory

- Talking about the work space

- Talking about favourite places

- Describing the ideal place to study/work

- Talking about countries

- Listening to people describing their work spaces

- Listening to a proposal

- Reading an article about memorable holiday moments

- Reading a city guide

- Reading a report about solutions to urban problems

- Writing a guidebook entry

- Writing a documentary proposal

- Writing a description of a place for a guidebook

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Noun phrases

- Relative clauses

- Making a proposal

B. Vocabulary

- Adjectives to describe landscapes

- Descriptive adjectives

- Adjectives ending in –y

- Prefixes

- City life: problems and solutions

- Phrases for describing aspects of life in a country

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think about visiting different places

- To debate about different cultures

- To show interest in discovering new places

- To discover new cities and talk about them

- To debate about music and folcklore

- To think about African culture

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To respect people, no matter their origin, sex, religion.

To respect different countries and cultures

To show respect towards different ideas

Environmental education

To respect nature

Education for peace

To promote peacefull relationships

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: noun phrases, relative clauses, making a proposal. Adjectives to describe landscapes, descriptive adjectives, adjectives ending in –y, prefixes, city life, phrases for describing aspects of life in a country. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 3

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 3

UNIT 4: JUSTICE

I. AIMS

- To talk about criminal justice

- To talk about issues related to crime and punishment

- To talk about how to deal with different moral dilemmas

- To discuss social issues and solutions

- To discuss moral dilemmas

- To argue a court case

- To listen to people describe someone they admire

- To listen to a discussion about witnessing a crime

- To listen to and read film synopses

- To learn to add emphasis

- To learn to use paralelism

- To watch a BBC comedy

- To read an article about a miscarriage of justice

- To read an essay about gun control

- To read an article about a have-a-go hero

- To write a problem-solution essay

- To summarise a court case

- To use introductory it

- To know the form and use of the perfect aspect of verbs

- To know how to express hypothetical preferences

- To know crome collocations

- To know lexial chunks

- To know vocabulary about social issues

- To know vocabulary about decisions

- To use words and phrases for discussing a court case

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about criminal justice

- Talking about issues related to crime and punishment

- Talking about how to deal with different moral dilemmas

- Discussing social issues and solutions

- Discussing moral dilemmas

- Arguing a court case

- Listening to people describe someone they admire

- Listening to a discussion about witnessing a crime

- Listening to and read film synopses

- Reading an article about a miscarriage of justice

- Reading an essay about gun control

- Reading an article about a have-a-go hero

- Writing a problem-solution essay

- Writing a summary

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Introductory it

- The perfect aspect

- Expressing hypothetical preferences

B. Vocabulary

- Crime collocations

- Lexical chunks

- Social issues

- Decisions

- Words and phrases for discussing a court case

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think about crime and justice

- To debate about people to admire

- To debate about guns and weapons

- To think and debate about law

- To talk about social justice

- To show interest in different kinds of movies

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To respect people, no matter their origin, sex, religion.

To show respect towards different ideas

To think about justice

Education for peace

To promote peacefull relationships

To avoid the use of any kind of violence

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: introductory it; perfect aspect; expressing hypothetical preferences; crime collocations; lexal chunks; social issues; decisions; words and phrases for discussing a court case. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 4

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 4

UNIT 5: SECRETS

I. AIMS

- To talk about secrets

- To debate about the truth

- To debunk a myth

- To discuss freedom of information

- To listen to a radio programme about secrets

- To listen to a conversation about WikiLeaks

- To watch a BBC drama

- To learn to manage a conversation

- To describe seven secrets

- To read a true story

- To read about everyday myths

- To read about investigative journalism

- To write a narrative

- To write personal facts people don’t know

- To learn to use time phrases

- To watch a video podcast about being good at keeping secrets

- To use modal verbs and phrases

- To use the passive voice

- To make a point

- To know idioms related to secrets

- To know words related to myths

- To know multiword verbs

- To know vocabulary about journalism

- To use prases for introducing information

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about secrets

- Debating about the truth

- Talking about myths

- Discussing freedom of information

- Listening to a radio programme about secrets

- Listening to a conversation about WikiLeaks

- Describing seven secrets

- Reading a true story

- Reading about everyday myths

- Reading about investigative journalism

- Writing a narrative

- Writing personal facts people don’t know

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Modal verbs and phrases

- The passive voice

- To make a point

B. Vocabulary

- Idioms related to secrets

- Truth or myth

- Multi-word verbs

- Journalism

- Phrases for introducing information

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think and debate about truth and myth

- To debate about the importance of trusting people

- To debate about secrets and society

- To show interest in ideas and wisdom

- To debate about investigative journalism

- To show interest in the BBC Drama North and South

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To respect people, no matter their origin, sex, religion.

To show respect towards different ideas

To think about secrets and keeping secrets

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: modal verbs and phrases, the passive, making a point, idioms related to secrets, truth or myth, multiword verbs, journalism, phrases for introducing information. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 5

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 5

UNIT 6: TRENDS

I. AIMS

- To talk about future inventions

- To discuss trends in language learning

- To describe changes in a country

- To talk about a decade

- To talk about causes and effects of recent changes in a country

- To listen to a radio programme about English around the world

- To talk about global English

- To listen to descriptions of how trends started

- To watch a BBC documentary about a decade

- To read an article about futurologists

- To read a report about languages on the internet

- To read an article about how trends spread

- To learn to summarise different views

- To write a report

- To write a report based on statistics

- To write a review of a decade

- To learn to describe trends

- To watch a video podcast about trends in music and fashion

- To use future tenses

- To know the form and use of concession clauses

- To know how to describe cause and effect

- To know vocabulary about trends

- To know expressions to make predictions

- To know the form and use of prepositional phrases

- To know vocabulary about language

- To know phrases to describe fashions

- To know phrases to describe a recent period in History

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about future inventions

- Speaking about trends in language learning

- Describing changes in a country

- Talking about a decade

- Talking about causes and effects

- Listening to a radio programme

- Talking about global English

- Listenig to descriptions of how trends started

- Reading an article about futurologists

- Reading a report about languages on the internet

- Reading an article about how trends spread

- Learning to summarise different views

- Writing a report

- Writing a report based on statistics

- Writing a review of a decade

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Future forms

- Concession clauses

- To describe cause and effect

B. Vocabulary

- Trends

- Predictions

- Prepositional phrases

- Language

- Phrases to describe fashions

- Phrases for describing a recent period in History

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think and debate about fashion

- To debate about recent periods of History

- To think and debate about History now

- To make predictions

- To think and debate about the importance of the English Language

- To debate about music trends

- To debate about different ways to spend the time

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To respect people, no matter their origin, sex, religion.

To show respect towards different ideas

To repect different tastes

Consumer Education

To debate about consumerism

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: future forms, concession clauses, describe cause and effect. Trends and predictions; prepositional phrases, language, phrases to describe fashions, phrases for describing a decent period in History. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 6

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 6

UNIT 7: FREEDOM

I. AIMS

- To talk about ways to scape routine

- To talk about personal choice

- To talk about the state versus the individual

- To listen to people describing how they relax

- To listen to a discussion about whether children are over-protected

- To watch a BBC drama

- To read an article about a man who disappeared

- To read a promotional leaflet

- To read a short story

- To read a text about freedom in childhood

- To write a promotional leaflet

- To write a story

- To watch a video podcast about the things that make people feel free

- To learn to convince someone

- To learn to develop a plot and tell a story

- To learn to use subheadings

- To use cleft sentences

- To know the form and use of participle clauses

- To exchange opinions

- To know suffixes

- To know idioms for relaxing

- To know vocabulary about risk

- To know phrases for narrating a story

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about ways to scape routine

- Talking about personal choice

- Debating about the state versus the individual

- Listening to people describing how they relax

- Listening to a discussion about whether children are over-protected

- Reading an article about a man who disappeared

- Reading a promotional leaflet

- Reading a short story

- Reading a text about freedom in childhood

- Writing a promotional leaflet

- Writing a story

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Cleft sentences

- Participle clauses

- Exchanging opinions

B. Vocabulary

- Escape; suffixes

- Idioms for relaxing

- Risk

- Phrases for narrating a story

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think and debate about freedom

- To think and debate about being free

- To talk about overprotection

- To think and debate about routine

- To talk about different ways to relax

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Health Education

To debate about different ways to relax

To think and debate about stress and life

To think and debate about routine and health

Consumer Education

To debate about consumerism

To debate about places and trips to escape routine

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: cleft sentences, participle clauses, exchanging opinions. Escape; suffixes. Idioms for relaxing. Risk. Phrases for narrating a story. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 7

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 7

UNIT 8: TIME

I. AIMS

- To talk about objects that are representative of someone’s personality

- To talk about memories

- To discuss ways to save time

- To describe a turning point in life

- To learn to solicit more information

- To listen to a programme about memory and smell

- To listen to people brainstorming ideas

- To watch a BBC documentary about the universe and its wonders

- To read an article about time capsules

- To read a personal story

- To read time-saving tips

- To write a personal story for a magazine

- To learn to improve descriptive writing

- To write a description of a major decision

- To watch a video podcast about the best time of life

- To use future in the past

- To know and use ellipsis and substitution to improve any form of communication

- To discuss ideas

- To know time expressions: at the dawn of, the outset, on the verge of, was about to, for the foreseeable future, in years to come

- To know proverbs

- To know vocabulary to talk about memories

- To know collocations with time

- To know phrases for describing decisions

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about objects that are representative of someone’s personality

- Talking about memories

- Speaking baout ways to save time

- Speaking about a turning point in life

- Listening to a programme about memory and smell

- Listening to people brainstorming ideas

- Reading an article about time capsules

- Reading a personal story

- Reading time-saving tips

- Writing a personal story

- Writing a description of a major decision

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Future in the past

- Ellipsis and substitution

- Discussing ideas

B. Vocabulary

- Time expressions: at the dawn of, the outset, on the verge of, was about to, for the foreseeable future, in years to come

- Memories

- Collocations with time

- Phrases for describing decisions

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think and debate about time

- To think and talk about important moments in life

- To debate about memories and society

- To think and talk about different ways to keep memories

- To exchange information about the wonders of the Universe

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Health Education

To debate about different ways to relax

To think about health and the mind

Consumer Education

To debate about consumerism

To debate about places and trips to escape routine

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: future in the past. Ellipsis and substitution. Discussing ideas. Time expressions. Memories. Collocations with time. Phrases for describing decisions. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

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- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 8

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 8

UNIT 9: INSPIRATION

I. AIMS

- To talk about Art

- To ask creative questions

- To rant or rave about a given topic

- To learn to use comment adverbials

- To recommend a cultural place using the appropriate expresions

- To listen to people talking about where they get their ideas

- To listen to rants and raves

- To watch a BBC documentary about an art gallery

- To read an article about living statues

- To read a text about the short film The Wrong Trousers and Wallace and Gromit’s World

- To read a review of a television programme

- To read a text about inspiration

- To read a text about sculptures

- To read one post and one reply from a travel forum

- To write a review

- To write a review of an exhibition

- To learn to use a range of vocabulary

- To write a recommendation for a travel forum

- To watch a video podcast about creativiness and life

- To watch a show about the Tate Modern

- To use verb tenses for unreal situations

- To know the form and use of adverbials of time, manner, frequency, probability and purpose

- To know ranting and raving

- To use adjectives for talking about the arts

- To know three-part multi-word verbs

- To know vocabulary and expressions to talk about ideas

- To know how to express oneself

- To know phrases for describing a place of interest

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Talking about Art

- Asking creative questions

- Speaking about a cultural place using

- Listen to people talking about their ideas

- Listening to rants and raves

- Reading an article about living statues

- Reading a text about a short film

- Reading a review of a television programme

- Reading a text about inspiration

- Reading a text about sculptures

- Reading one post and one reply from a travel forum

- Writing a review

- Writing a review of an exhibition

- Writing a recommendation for a travel forum

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Verb tenses for unreal situations

- Adverbials of time, manner, frequency, probability and purpose

- Ranting

- Raving

B. Vocabulary

- Adjectives for talking about the arts

- Three-part multi-word verbs

- Ideas

- Express yourself

- Phrases for describing a place of interest

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think and debate about free time

- To debate about different ways of spending time

- To think and debate about culture

- To speak about Art

- To think and debate about inspiration and creativity

- To speak about artists

- To debate about TV

- To show interest in discovering new forms of Art

- To show interest in discovering new places dedicated to Art and Culture

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Health Education

To debate about different ways to relax

To think about health and the mind

Consumer Education

To debate about consumerism

Education for equality

To respect people, no matter the genre

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: verb tenses for unreal situations.Adverbials of time, manner,frequency, probability and purpose. Ranting and raving. Art. Adjectives. Three-part multi-word verbs. Phrases for describing a place of interest. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 9

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 9

UNIT 10: HORIZONS

I. AIMS

- To speak about a dream adventure holiday

- To talk about ambitions

- To neagotiate a plan for a film festival

- To talk about an ideal job

- To talk about the consequences of sudden success

- To talk about dreams and ambitions

- To talk about the skills and experience to have for a dream job

- To listen to an author reading from his memoir

- To listen to an expert talk about stages in a negotiation

- To read an article about an epic motorcycle journey

- To read leaflets

- To read a text about wildlife film-making

- To read a text about dreams that come true

- To speak about dreams that come true

- To read a text about writer Frank McCourt

- To read an essay about celebrity culture

- To write a “for and against” essay

- To write an application

- To learn to describe pros and cons

- To learn to stall for time

- To watch a video podcast about goals in life

- To watch a programme about wildest dreams

- To watch a BBC competition to become a wildlife film-maker

- To use inversion

- To use comparative structures

- To negotiate using proper expressions

- To know collocations

- To know synonyms

- To know vocabulary about ambition

- To know expressions to negotiate

- To know phrases for describing skills, qualifications and experience

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

- To recognize the word stress

II. CONTENTS

- Speaking about a dream adventure holiday

- Talking about ambitions

- Negotiating a plan for a film festival

- Talking about an ideal job

- Talking about the consequences of sudden success

- Speaking about dreams and ambitions

- Talking about the skills and experience to have for a dream job

- Listening to an author reading from his memoir

- Listening to an expert talk about stages in a negotiation

- Reading an article about an epic motorcycle journey

- Reading leaflets

- Reading a text about wildlife film-making

- Reading a text about dreams that come true

- Speaking about dreams that come true

- Reading a text about writer Frank McCourt

- Reading an essay about celebrity culture

- Writing a “for and against” essay

- Writing an application

Communication Skills

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Inversion

- Comparative structures

- Nogetiating

B. Vocabulary

- Collocations

- Synonyms

- Ambition

- Negotiation

- Phrases for describing skills, qualifications and experience

Sociocultural Aspects

- To think and debate about life, goals and future

- To show interest in movies

- To think and talk about people’s experiences

- To debate about celebrities

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Health Education

To debate about having goals and health

Consumer Education

To debate about consumerism

Environmental Education

To show respect towards nature

Road safety

To use the car carefully

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: inversion, comparative structures, negotiating. Collocations. Synonyms. Ambition. Negotiation. Phrases for describing skills, qualifications and experience. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.

- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);

- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.

- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.

- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).

- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.

ASSESSMENT

I. Communication skills

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. Laguage Bank, 128- 147

- Students’ Book. Vocabulary Bank, 148-157

- Workbook, Unit 10

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. Communication Bank, 158-163

- Workbook, Unit 10

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