PROGRAMACIÓN GENERAL



PROGRAMACIÓN GENERAL

English for Construction

CEF

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English for Construction Teaching Programme

UNIT 1: MONEY MATTERS

I. AIMS

- To read a CV

- To read the description of an organization

- To read some extracts about a new development in Seoul

- To read an organization chart

- To listen to a conversation between two reporters

- To listen to the heads of seven departments talking

- To listen to three conversations

- To speak about their job and about the things they do

- To speak about the differences about a general contractor and a subcontractor

- To speak about consortiums

- To write a CV

- To write a short covering letter

- To talk about roles and responsibilities

- To explain how an organization works

- To describe their job and experience

- To use the present simple

- To use the present continuous

- To make questions with the verb To Be

- To make questions with do/does/did

- To know the form and use of the question words

- To know vocabulary about jobs

- To know vocabulary about roles and responsibilities

- To know the name of the departments in an organization

- To use collocations with prepositions

- To know expressions to describe their work experience

- To know vocabulary about the new developments

- To discuss roles in an international construction project

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading a CV

- Reading the description of an organization

- Reading some extracts about a new development in Seoul

- Reading an organization chart

- Listening to a conversation between two reporters

- Listening to the heads of seven departments talking

- Listening to three conversations

- Speaking about their job and about the things they do

- Speaking about the differences about a general contractor and a subcontractor

- Speaking about consortiums

- Writing a CV

- Writing a short covering letter

- Talking about roles and responsibilities

- Speaking about their job and experience

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Present simple

- Present continuous

- Questions with be

- Questions with do, does, did

- Question words

B. Vocabulary

- Jobs

- Roles and responsibilities

- Departments in an organisation

- Collocations with prepositions

- Expressions for describing work experience

- New developments

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in economy

- To think and talk about the labour market

- To show interest in CVs and covering letters

- To debate about different responsibilities

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To greet and introduce people

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To debate about the crisis

To debate about responsibilities

Education for peace

To respect different countries

Road Safety

To use the car carefully

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: present simple, present continuous, questions, CVs, covering letters. 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 11

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 11

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 11

UNIT 2: DESIGN

I. AIMS

- To read a text about the representation of a house

- To read a text about estimating

- To read an email

- To read a text about the light tubes in Postdamer Platz

- To speak about different types of drawing

- To speak about an ideal house

- To speak about the costs for building a garage on the side of a house

- To speak about improvements to a room they are in

- To speak about improvements to constructions

- To speak about light tubes

- To listen to an architect describing a house

- To listen to a contractor talking about estimating

- To listen to a conversation about building a swimming pool

- To listen to two site managers talking about plans for a new office block

- To describe technical drawings

- To write a description for technical drawings

- To discuss ideas and improvements

- To speak about dimensions (imperial and metric)

- To know the form and use of the Zero conditional

- To know how to express dimensions

- To know how to introduce and respond to ideas

- To know vocabulary to talk about 2D and 3D shapes

- To know vocabulary related to technical drawing

- To know collocations related to estimating

- To know vocabulary about office features

- To know vocabulary about light tubes

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading a text about the representation of a house

- Reading a text about estimating

- Reading an email

- Reading a text about the light tubes in Postdamer Platz

- Speaking about different types of drawing

- Speaking about an ideal house

- Speaking about the costs for building a garage on the side of a house

- Speaking about improvements to a room they are in

- Speaking about improvements to constructions

- Speaking about light tubes

- Listening to an architect describing a house

- Listening to a contractor talking about estimating

- Listening to a conversation about building a swimming pool

- Listening to two site managers talking about plans for a new office block

- Describing technical drawings

- Writing a description for technical drawings

- Discussing ideas and improvements

- Speaking about dimensions (imperial and metric)

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Dimensions (imperial and metric)

- Zero conditional

- Introducing ideas

- Responding to ideas

B. Vocabulary

- 2D and 3D shapes

- Relating to technical drawing

- Collocations relating to estimating

- Office features

- Light tubes

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in improving the environment

- To show interest in discovering and developing new ideas

- To think and talk about technology

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To greet and introduce people

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To debate about the crisis

Education for peace

To respect different countries

Environment education

To respect the environment

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: dimensions, zero conditional, introducing and responding to ideas. Dimensions. Technical drawings. Office features. 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 19

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 19

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 19

UNIT 3: EQUIPMENT

I. AIMS

- To read some extracts from manufacturer’s sales brochures

- To read the operating instructions for a piece of equipment

- To read the project of a skyscraper in the very centre of London

- To listen to a description of a construction equipment

- To listen to two engineers talking

- To listen to a supervisor giving instructions about some repairs

- To speak about equipment they are familiar with

- To speak about a damaged piece of equipment

- To speak about the difference between maintain and repair

- To explain faults

- To deal with repairs

- To ask and answer questions about equipment

- To know the passive voice with be and get

- To use get + adjective

- To use need to (+ inf)

- To use need (+ ing)

- To know vocabulary about equipment and its uses

- To know vocabulary to talk about faults

- To know vocabulary to talk about repairs

- To know vocabulary to talk about tower constructions

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading some extracts from manufacturer’s sales brochures

- Reading the operating instructions for a piece of equipment

- Reading the project of a skyscraper in the very centre of London

- Listening to a description of a construction equipment

- Listening to two engineers talking

- Listening to a supervisor giving instructions about some repairs

- Speaking about equipment they are familiar with

- Speaking about a damaged piece of equipment

- Speaking about the difference between maintain and repair

- Explaining faults

- Asking and answering questions about equipment

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Passive with be and get

- Get + adjective

- Need to (+inf)

- Need (+ing)

B. Vocabulary

- Equipment and its uses

- Faults

- Repairs

- Tower construction

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in improving the environment

- To show interest in discovering and developing new ideas

- To think and talk about technology

- To debate about equipment

- To show interest in discovering faults

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To debate about the crisis

Education for peace

To respect different countries

Environment education

To respect the environment

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: passive with get, be. Neet to (inf); need (+ ing). 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 27

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 27

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 27

UNIT 4: MATERIALS

I. AIMS

- To read a delivery note

- To read a consignor’s copy

- To read an email

- To read a text about one of the greatest construction projects in history

- To read a text about the quantities of materials

- To speak about building materials

- To speak about a driveaway to a house

- To speak about important properties in building roads

- To speak about materials

- To speak about artificial grass

- To listen to a contractor describing two types of driveaway construction

- To listen to a contractor talking about the key properties of asphalt

- To listen to three conversations about delivery problems

- To know how to order materials

- To describe properties of materials

- To explain delivery problems

- To discuss problems and solutions involving materials

- To know the form and use of the passive voice

- To know the form and use of the comparatives

- To ask for clarification

- To know vocabulary about ordering materials

- To know the properties of the materials

- To know vocabulary to talk about delivery problems

- To know the names of materials

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading a delivery note

- Reading a consignor’s copy

- Reading an email

- Reading a text about one of the greatest construction projects in history

- Reading a text about the quantities of materials

- Speaking about building materials

- Speaking about a driveaway to a house

- Speaking about important properties in building roads

- Speaking about materials

- Speaking about artificial grass

- Listening to a contractor describing two types of driveaway construction

- Listening to a contractor talking about the key properties of asphalt

- Listening to three conversations about delivery problems

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Passive

- Comparatives

- Asking for clarification

B. Vocabulary

- Ordering materials

- Properties of materials

- Delivery problems

- Materials

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in improving the environment

- To show interest in the materials used

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To use proper materials to respect the environment

Education for peace

To respect different countries

Environment education

To respect the environment

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: passive, comparatives, asking for clarification. 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 35

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 35

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 35

UNIT 5: PROCESSES

I. AIMS

- To read emails

- To read a text about purchasing

- To read two articles about emergency housing in China and Japan

- To read a flowchart

- To speak about straight lines on a construction site

- To speak about a flowchart

- To speak about how organizations recruit new employees

- To speak about the recruitment process

- To speak about emergency housing

- To listen to a surveyor describing the process of setting out a straight line

- To listen to the conversation about recruiting a new structural engineer

- To listen to a contractor talking about his company

- To listen to a contractor talking about how his companies handles invoices now and in the past

- To write an email

- To know how to sequence events

- To know how to plan a process

- To explain changes using proper expressions

- To discuss emergency housing construction

- To use the present continuous to talk about the future

- To use used to

- To know vocabulary to describe processes

- To know vocabulary to talk about recruitment

- To know vocabulary to talk about purchasing

- To know vocabulary about purchasing housing construction

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading emails

- Reading a text about purchasing

- To read two articles about emergency housing in China and Japan

- Reading a flowchart

- Speaking about straight lines on a construction site

- Speaking about a flowchart

- Speaking about how organizations recruit new employees

- Speaking about the recruitment process

- Speaking about emergency housing

- Listening to a surveyor describing the process of setting out a straight line

- Listening to the conversation about recruiting a new structural engineer

- Listening to a contractor talking about his company

- Listening to a contractor talking about how his companies handles invoices now and in the past

- Writing an email

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Sequencing

- Present continuous to talk about the future

- Used to

B. Vocabulary

- Processes

- Recruitment

- Purchasing

- Emergency housing construction

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in improving the environment

- To show interest in the materials used

- To debate about emergency housing construction

- To talk about changes

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To use proper materials to respect the environment

Education for peace

To respect different countries

Environment education

To respect the environment

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: sequencing, present continuous to talk about the future, used to. Processes, recruitment, purchasing. 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 43

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 43

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 43

UNIT 6: PROJECTS

I. AIMS

- To read some extracts about new projects

- To read a text about construction work

- To read an email

- To read a text about contracts

- To speak about different projects

- To speak about money, time and costs

- To speak about meetings

- To make telephone calls

- To speak about contracts

- To listen to a project manager talking in a meeting

- To listen to a consultant explaining three types of contract

- To know how to highlight key issues

- To know how to manage tasks

- To discuss types of contract

- To talk about the scope of a project

- To use the present perfect with now, just, alredy

- To know the form and use of most

- To know vocabulary to talk about projects

- To know vocabulary about project meetings

- To know collocations relating to contracts

- To know vocabulary about troll motorways

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading some extracts about new projects

- Reading a text about construction work

- Reading an email

- Reading a text about contracts

- Speaking about different projects

- Speaking about money, time and costs

- Speaking about meetings

- Speaking about contracts

- Listening to a project manager talking in a meeting

- Listening to a consultant explaining three types of contract

- Speaking about the scope of a project

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Present perfect + just, now, already

- Most

B. Vocabulary

- Projects

- Project meetings

- Collocations relating to contracts

- Toll motorways

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in improving the environment

- To show interest in managing tasks

- To think and talk about different types of contract

- To debate about pollution, environment and motorways

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To use proper materials to respect the environment

Environment education

To respect the environment against pollution

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

Road safety

To use the car carefully

Consumer education

To debate about different ways to spend money

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: present perfect, most; types of contracts. 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 51

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 51

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 51

UNIT 7: DOCUMENTATION

I. AIMS

- To read different types of documents

- To read a control procedure

- To read some emails

- To read an article about a castle golf design and the build process

- To listen to a manager showing a new employee around the company

- To listen to a conversation about a document management system

- To listen to a telephone conversation

- To explain document control procedures

- To speak about amendments

- To speak about different types of documents

- To give specific information about documents

- To discuss project documentation

- To use have to

- To punctuate texts

- To know the form and use of the relative clauses

- To know vocabulary about documentation

- To know nouns and verbs relating to amending documents

- To know collocations relating to documents

- To know vocabulary about the design and build process

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading different types of documents

- Reading a control procedure

- Reading some emails

- Reading an article about a castle golf design and the build process

- Listening to a manager showing a new employee around the company

- Listening to a conversation about a document management system

- Listening to a telephone conversation

- Speaking about amendments

- Speaking about different types of documents

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Have to

- Punctuation

- Relative clauses

B. Vocabulary

- Documentation

- Nouns and verbs relating to amending documents

- Collocations relating to documents

- Design and build process

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in improving the environment

- To debate about control procedures

- To debate about ammendments

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To use proper materials to respect the environment

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

Consumer education

To debate about different ways to spend money

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: have to. Punctuation. Relative clauses. Documentation, amendments. 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 59

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 59

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 59

UNIT 8: Health and safety

I. AIMS

- To read an advise from a supervisor

- To read speed limits

- To read an article about a hurricane preparation

- To speak about health and safety

- To speak about traffic control and site safety regulations

- To speak about injuries and construction

- To speak about precautions to prevent injuries

- To speak about constructions and bad weather

- To listen to a presentation about health and safety

- To listen to a site supervisor giving instructions

- To listen to six conversations about accidents

- To write a story following some illustrations

- To report instructions and advice

- To communicate health and safety guidelines

- To describe incidents

- To discuss hurricane preparations

- To give instructions for traffic control

- To give instructions using need

- To use the past simple

- To use the past continuous

- To know collocations relating to advice

- To know vocabulary about traffic control

- To know vocabulary about injuries

- To know vocabulary to talk about hurricane preparations

- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language

- To improve the intonation of the English Language

II. CONTENTS

Communication Skills

- Reading an advise from a supervisor

- Reading speed limits

- Reading an article about a hurricane preparation

- Speaking about health and safety

- Speaking about traffic control and site safety regulations

- Speaking about injuries and construction

- Speaking about precautions to prevent injuries

- Speaking about constructions and bad weather

- Listening to a presentation about health and safety

- Listening to a site supervisor giving instructions

- Listening to six conversations about accidents

- Writing a story following some illustrations

Language reflections

A. Language and grammar functions

- Reporting instructions and advice

- To give instructions using need

- Past simple

- Past continuous

B. Vocabulary

- Collocations relating to advice

- Traffic control

- Injuries

- Hurricane preparations

Sociocultural Aspects

- To show interest in improving the environment

- To debate about traffic control

- To think and talk about hurricans

- To debate about safety at work

- To think and talk about different injuries

CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS

Moral and civic education

To talk about other countries with respect and interest

To use proper materials to respect the environment

To debate about injuries and the labour market

Education for equality

To respect men and women when having what is considered non-typical positions for their sex

Road safety

To use the car carefully

Environmental education

To debate about hurricans

BASIC COMPETENCES

- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: reporting advices, need to give instructions, past simple, past constructions. Injuries. Traffic control. Advices. 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. Partner Files, pages 68, 69

- Students’ Book. Review, page 67

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

II. Language reflections

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 67

III. Sociocultural aspects

- Students’ Book. CD-ROM

- Students’ Book. Review, page 67

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