TEENS/ SENIOR 3

CEFR A2+ Basic User to Independent User

FUNCTIONS GRAMMAR

Talking about past experiences Present perfect simple: still/ just/ already/
for/ since/ ever/ never

E.g. I’ve been Paul’s friend for almost 10 years.

She’s just arrived.

Talking about the past Contrast: Past simple & Past continuous
Past simple & Present perfect

E.g. I was reading yesterday at 3pm vs I read a

book yesterday.
Yesterday, I lost my glasses vs I’ve lost my
glasses- I can’t read.

Talking about the future Contrast: Will/ Going to future & Present
continuous for future arrangements

E.g. It’ll rain tomorrow. (prediction)

I’m going to be a doctor. (plan)
She’s visiting a friend on Friday. (fixed
arrangement)

Giving more information about a Relative pronouns

person, object or place Relative clauses (that/which/who/whose/
where/when)

E.g. That’s the app that I use to photoshop.

She’s the girl whose sister has become famous.

Talking about quantities Too/ too much/ too many/ enough

 E.g. She’s too young to decide what to do.
There were too many people in the workshop.
I haven’t got enough money to get a new
phone.

Comparing Comparative and superlative adjectives and

adverbs
(not) as ….. as
much

E.g. She’s as intelligent as her mom.

I walk more quickly than you.

Using adverbs of degree A bit/ very/ really/ incredibly

E.g. I’m a bit shy.

This waterpark is incredibly fun.

Talking about rules Have to/ must/ mustn’t

E.g. You have to wear a uniform.

You mustn’t eat in class at school.

Expressing lack of necessity Don’t have to

It’s not necessary

E.g. You don’t have to bring anything for dinner.

It’s not necessary to wear a uniform at work.

Expressing conditions First conditional

Second conditional

E.g. You will pass the test if you study hard.

If I were you, I would talk to him.

Changing focus Present and past passive

E.g. Hundred of emails are sent every day in

this company.
The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo Da
Vinci.
Expressing ability Can/ could/ be able to

E.g. After some training, I’ll be able to use

English efficiently.

Confirming information Question tags

E.g. You’re the new teacher, aren’t you?

She won’t come to the meeting, will she?
 Using conjunctions Although/ In addition/ However

E.g. Although we’ve walked many kilometres,

we aren’t tired.

Expressing modality Used to/ Could- was, were able to/ May,
might/ Don’t- didn’t have to

Using indefinite pronouns Everyone/ something/ nowhere/ etc.

E.g. Everyone left.

I have something to tell you.

Structures
Verb patterns
▪ Verbs with infinitive or gerund: (can) afford, agree, decide, expect, hope, manage,
offer, promise, refuse, seem, want, admit, avoid, can’t stand, deny, enjoy, fancy,
finish, give up, keep, look forward to, not mind, miss, practise, stop, suggest
▪ Verbs followed by infinitive and gerund: hate, like, love, prefer and start.}

Linkers and text organizers

ADDITION CAUSE AND ALTERNATIVE CONTRAST SEQUENCERS TIME
CONSEQUENCE
And So Or But First/At first, Last
Too Because then, suddenly, week, In
next, after the
(that), morning,
afterwards, etc.
before (that),
finally

Communication

▪ Making arrangements: inviting, accepting, refusing (with excuses)

E.g. Would you like to go to ...? / Do you fancy going to a music festival? / Yes, that
sounds great. / I’m afraid I can’t. I’m busy. / I’d like to, but … / I don’t really fancy it,
but thanks. / Thanks for asking, but I don’t think I can.

▪ Talking about problems

E.g. You look worried / fed up. What’s the matter? / What’s up? / I’m a bit worried
about … / I don’t know what to do about .../ I’ve just had some bad news about … / I
see. Well, why don’t we …? / Maybe you should … / I don’t think you should ….

▪ Asking for and giving directions

 E.g. Excuse me / Sorry to bother you. / Can you tell me the way to …, please? / How
do I get to …? / Where’s the nearest ..., please. / Go left out of .../ Turn right at ... /
Take the second turning on the left. / It’s next to ….

▪ Showing interest
E.g. Really? / How exciting! / Why/ Why not? / Echo questions.

▪ Giving and reacting to opinions

E.g. I (don’t) think … / In my opinion, …/ I can’t stand/prefer … / Yes, you’re
right/that’s true. / I know, …/ I agree. / I think so, too. / I don’t think so. / I’m afraid /
sorry, but I disagree. / I know/see what you mean, but … / Actually, I think you’re
wrong.

▪ Reminding, promising/reassuring, offering and responding

E.g. Don’t forget to … / Make sure you … / Don’t worry, I won’t forget. / I promise I
won’t forget. / Shall I …? / Would you like me to …?/ Yes, please. That would be
great. / Don’t worry. There’s no need.

▪ Speaking on the phone

E.g. Hello? /Hello. Luke speaking. / Hello. This is Tom. / Hi. It’s Andy here. /
Can/Could/May I speak to …, please? / Speaking. / Who’s calling. / Just a minute. /
Hang on. I’ll get him/her. / I’m afraid he/she’s out. / Can I take a message?

▪ Making suggestions, responding and expressing preferences

E.g. Let’s watch … /Do you fancy watching …? / Why don’t we watch …? / Shall we
watch …? / What/How about watching …? / OK, that sounds good. / I don’t really
fancy that. / I’d rather (not) watch … / I’d prefer (not) to …

▪ Saying goodbye
E.g. Have a safe trip. / Thank you. / Look after yourself. / I will. / Let us know when
you get there. / Don’t forget to keep in touch. /No, I won’t. / See you soon! /Yes, I
hope so.

Vocabulary & Topics

▪ City life
▪ Clothes
▪ Computer language
▪ Concerts
▪ Feelings
▪ Festivals/ Music festivals
▪ Holidays
▪ House and furniture
▪ Household jobs
▪ Jobs
▪ Landscape and the environment
▪ Living abroad
 ▪ Materials
▪ Past habits
▪ Music and films
▪ Mysteries: fact or fiction
▪ Online bullying
▪ Opinion adjectives
▪ Personality adjectives
▪ Places in town
▪ Relationships and family
▪ Sport (equipment, people and actions)
▪ Tourism
▪ Types of music and musical instruments
▪ Traditions around the world
▪ Transport
▪ Types of TV programmes
▪ Wonders of nature
▪ Measurement adjectives and nouns: age, cost, depth, distance, height, length, size,
speed, width, big, deep, expensive, far, fast, high, long, old, wide.
▪ Collocations with MAKE and DO: MAKE a decision/a difference/a drink/a cake/ a
sandwich/ a meal/ a mess/ a mistake/ a noise/ an appointment (with)/ friends (with)/
make (some) money. DO a subject/ nothing/something/ some exercise/ some
shopping/ the shopping/ your best/ your homework/ some work/ the housework.
▪ Verbs of action: carry, drop, fall, float, jump, land, lift, pull, push, sink, slip, take off,
trip.
▪ -ed and -ing adjectives: amazed/amazing, amused/amusing, annoyed/annoying,
bored/boring, disappointed/disappointing, embarrassed/embarrassing,
excited/exciting, frightened/frightening, interested/interesting, shocked/shocking,
surprised/surprising, tired/tiring.
▪ Adjectives with prepositions: good/bad/surprised at, fed up/bored/angry/annoyed
with, tired/scared/frightened/proud of, similar to, excited/upset/worried about,
interested in, impressed by, different from, famous/responsible for, keen on

Writing
Students will be asked to write:
▪ An informal email/letter (e.g. to invite a friend to an event such as a concert or a
party; a thank you letter)
▪ A postcard
▪ A blog entry (e.g. about a place you went to on holiday, a day out you really enjoyed,
a short review or an article, some advice on a problem page, your favourite object in
your house or any other appropriate topic)
▪ A text for a tourist brochure/website about a town, city, building or landscape feature
▪ A description of a person (someone you know/have just met/admire) including
physical appearance, clothes and personality
▪ A story
▪ An anecdote (e.g. an outdoor experience, a school outing)
▪ A book or film review.