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Assignments
Important Notes:
Unit 1: DUE DATE: Please skip Writing

UNIT 1 Grammar Nov 3 Section at the back of
exercises the book and
3 Can ask and answer questions to get to know someone whom she/he has about Pronunciation and
“question Speaking sections
just met.
form’ ‘ and exercises in the
Can ask for and provide personal information. frequency unit.
Can chat in simple language with peers, colleagues or members of a host words and
family, asking questions and understanding the answers relating to most phrases’ HW:
routine matters. ‘indefinite Grammar Hub 1.1,
5 Can talk about online experiences, exchanging opinions and impressions pronouns’ 1.2, 1.3
with friends. will be given. Pg.123
Can exchange opinions and compare things and people using simple
Vocab Hub
Language Hub Pre-Intermediate

language.
1.1, 1.2
(October 31 - November 3)
7 Can describe someone’s personality in simple terms.
Unit 1 :Relationships
Can give a simple description or presentation of people, living or working Unit review (10)
conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of simple
WEEK 5
phrases and sentences linked into a list.
9 Can greet people, exchange personal information and make introductions.
Can establish social contact: greetings and farewells; introductions; giving .
thanks.
1
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Assignments
Unit 2: Grammar Please skip

UNIT 2 exercises about “ Writing Section
adverbs of degree’ at the back of
‘present simple the book and
13 Can talk about the neighbourhood where she/he lives, describing its
and present cont’ Pronunciation
amenities and its character. and Speaking
‘past simple
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within sections and
regular and
her/his field of interest. exercises in the
irregular verbs’ will
15 Can talk about her/his life and routine, describing her/his living be given. unit.
conditions, social life and habits.
Can describe plans and arrangements, habits and routines, past activities HW:
and personal experiences.
Grammar Hub
17 Can talk about important events in her/his life.
2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Can describe events, real or imagined. pg.125
19 Can ask for and give advice on familiar, practical matters.
(November 6 – 10)
Can offer advice on simple matters within her/his field of experience. Vocab Hub
Unit 2: Living
2.3
WEEK 6
Unit review (20)
2
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Assignments
UNIT 3 Unit 3: Grammar WEXT Please skip

23 Can follow the structure of a formal argument in a lecture, presentation exercises about “all, Writing Section at
some, most, non’ DUE DATE: the back of the
or discussion.
‘past cont and past book and
Can describe plans and arrangements, habits and routines, past activities and Nov 19
simple’ ‘verb+ing Pronunciation
personal experiences. and to+ infinitive’ and Speaking
25 Can tell the story of a journey. will be given. sections and
Can form longer sentences and link them together using a limited number of exercises in the
cohesive devices, e.g. in a story. unit.
Can narrate a story.
HW:
27 Can take part in a discussion to plan a holiday with others. Grammar Hub
Can make her/his opinions and reactions understood as regards solutions to 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
problems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, how to organise pg.127

an event (e.g. an outing).
29 Can obtain the information that she/he needs to make journeys by public Vocab Hub
Unit
(November 13 - 17)
transport.
3.3
Unit 3: Travel
Can give and follow simple directions.
WEEK 7
Can get simple information about travel, use public transport: buses, trains,
and taxis, ask and give directions, and buy tickets. PRACTICE FOR
THE MIDTERM
3
Essential Self-
Assignments
(November 20 - 24)
Midterm Week
WEEK 8
4
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Assignments
Unit 4: Grammar .
UNIT 4 exercises about DUE DATE: Please skip
33 Can take part in a discussion to plan free time activities with others. “be going to + Dec 1 Writing Section
Can discuss what to do in the evening, at the weekend. infinitive and at the back of the
Can tell others about her/his plans. present cont for book and
future’ ‘will, might, Pronunciation
Can ask and answer questions about plans and intentions.
may to make and Speaking
35 Can speculate about future developments and give reasons for predictions’ sections and
my predictions. ‘subject and object exercises in the
Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions. questions’ will be unit.
37 Can ask and answer questions about preferred free time activities. given.
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with Unit review
some spontaneous follow-up questions. (30)
39 Can make and respond to invitations.
(November 27 - December 1)
Grammar Hub
Can make and respond to invitations, suggestions and apologies. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Can discuss when and where to meet when making arrangements.
Unit 4: Socialising
Pg.129
Can discuss what to do, where to go and make arrangements to meet.
WEEK 9
Vocab Hub
4.2, 4.3
Unit review
(40)
5
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Assignments
Unit 5: Please skip

Grammar DUE DATE: Writing
UNIT 5 exercises Dec 1 Section at
43 Can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different jobs. about “can, the back of
Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics, express personal could, and be
the book
able to for
opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal and
ability’ ‘must, Midterm Make-
interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and have to, can for Pronunciati
current events). up Exams
obligation, on and
45 Can discuss rules for the workplace or classroom. necessity and Speaking
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest. permission’ sections
Can formulate simple rules and regulations. ‘present perfect and
47 Can present information about her/his work or her/his area of expertise. with for and exercises in
Can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within since’ will be
the unit.
given.
her/his field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of

the time and in which the main points are explained with reasonable HW
precision. Grammar
(December 4 – 8)
Can ask and answer questions about professional matters or aspects of Hub
Unit 6: Health
Unit 5: Work
people’s professional expertise. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
WEEK 10
Can find out and pass on straightforward factual information. p.131
49 Can answer questions about her/his qualifications and experience in a
job interview. Vocab. Hub
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and nonroutine 5.3
matters related to her/his interests and professional field.
Unit review
UNIT 6.1, 6.2 (50)
53 Can prepare and deliver a short presentation on the subject of healthy
living.
Can give a short, rehearsed presentation on a topic pertinent to her/his
everyday life, and can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions,
plans and actions.
Can offer advice on simple matters within her/his field of experience.
55 Can take part in a discussion to organise an event.
Can discuss what to do next, making and responding to suggestions, asking
for and giving directions.
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Assignments
Unit 6: Grammar
exercises about DUE DATE: Please skip
UNIT 6.3, 6.4 “quantifiers too and Writing Section
enough’ ‘ ing forms’ Dec 15 at the back of
57 Can take part in a discussion to draft a leaflet giving advice.
Can discuss what to do next, making and responding to suggestions, asking ‘ present perfect the book and
with just, already Pronunciation
for and giving directions.
and yet’ will be and Speaking
Can offer advice on simple matters within her/his field of experience. given. sections and
59 Can describe common symptoms when talking to a healthcare exercises in the
professional. Unit 7: Grammar unit.
Can describe symptoms in a simple way and ask for advice when using exercises about
health services; can understand the answer, provided this is given clearly in “articles’ ‘used to’
everyday language. ‘zero article’ will be
given. HW
UNIT 7 Grammar

63 Can take part in a discussion about the things that make her/him happy. Hub 6.1, 6.2,
(December 11 - 15)
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of 6.3 p.133
interest.
Unit 6: Health
Unit 7: Mind
WEEK 11
65 Can write coherent posts to contribute to an online discussion on a topic Vocab. Hub
of general interest. 6.2, 6.3
Can post a comprehensible contribution in an online discussion on a
familiar topic of interest, provided that she/he can prepare the text Unit review
beforehand and use online tools to fill gaps in language and check accuracy. (60)
67 Can give a short presentation about a famous person’s life and
achievements. Grammar
Can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within Hub Unit 7.1,
her/his field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of 7.2, 7.3
the time and in which the main points are explained with reasonable P:135
precision.
Can narrate a story. Vocab. Hub
69 Can describe everyday objects, explaining what they are used for. Can 7.1, 7.2
use simple descriptive language to make brief statements about and
compare objects and possessions. Unit review
(70)
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Assignments
UNIT 8 Unit 8: DUE DATE: Please skip

73 Can talk about my favourite pieces of music and explain what she/he Grammar Dec 22 Writing Section
likes about them. exercises at the back of
about the book and
Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films,
“reflexive Pronunciation
books, music, etc. pronouns’ and Speaking
75 Can give a short presentation about a work of art and her/his reactions ‘infinitive of sections and
to it. purpose’ ‘first exercises in the
Can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic conditional’ will unit.
within her/his field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty be given.
most of the time and in which the main points are explained with
reasonable precision. HW
Can clearly express feelings about something experienced and give
Grammar Hub
reasons to explain those feelings.

8.1, 8.2, 8.3
77 Can discuss films or books. P:137
(December 18 - 22)
Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films,
Unit 9.: Money

books, music, etc. Vocab Hub
WEEK 12
Unit 8: Art
79 Can show interest in reaction to things that someone tells her/him. 8.1, 8.2.
Can express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness,
interest and indifference. Unit review (80)
Grammar Hub
UNIT 9.1, 9.2
9.1, 9.2, 9.3
83 I can say how I would act in various hypothetical situations. B1 Has a P:139
sufficient range of language to describe unpredictable situations, explain
the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision and
express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as music and films. B1
Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to
go, who or which to choose, etc.
85 I can take part in a discussion on a topic of general interest. B1 Can
give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
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DUE DATE: Please skip

UNIT 9.3, 9.4 Dec 29 Writing
87 I can negotiate a straightforward agreement regarding the purchase or Unit 9: Section at
Grammar the back of
exchange of goods or services. B2 Can state requirements and ask detailed
exercises about the book
questions regarding more complex services, e.g. rental agreements. and
89 I can explain a problem with something that I have bought and ask for a “second
Pronunciatio
refund. B1 Can cope with less routine situations in shops, post office, bank, conditional’ n and
e.g. returning an unsatisfactory purchase. ‘defining Speaking
relative clause’ sections and
UNIT 10 ‘gerunds’ will exercises in
93 Can describe and compare personal possessions. be given. the unit.
Can use simple descriptive language to make brief statements about and
compare objects and possessions. Unit 10:
Unit10: Science and technology

Grammar HW:
95 Can talk about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of
technology. exercises about
Vocab Hub
(December 25 - 29)
Can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various options. “Comparatives
Unit 9.: Money

9.3
96 Can take part in a discussion aimed at evaluating problems and and
WEEK 13
identifying the personal characteristics needed to solve them. superlatives’ Unit review
Can explain why something is a problem, discuss what to do next, compare ‘as…as’ ‘the (90)
and contrast alternatives. same/
99 Can explain a practical problem on the phone and ask for help. different…’ Grammar
Can give important details over the phone concerning an unexpected ‘need to’ will be Hub 10.1,
given. 10.2, 10.3
incident (e.g. a problem in a hotel, with travel arrangements, with a hire
P:141
car).
Vocab Hub
10.1
Unit review
(100)
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Assignments
Unit 11: DECEMBER 30-

UNIT 11 Grammar MACMILLAN Please skip
103 Can give a presentation in which she/he describes a special place and exercises about ONLINE Writing
explain why it is important. “present and HOMEWORK Section at
DUE DATE the back of
Can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within past passive’
the book
her/his field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of ‘adj+ to+ January 1st and
the time and in which the main points are explained with reasonable infinitive’ ‘even’ Pronunciatio
precision. will be given. n and
105 Can take part in a discussion aimed at comparing different images and Speaking
evaluating them according to certain criteria. sections and
Can express her/his thoughts about abstract or cultural topics such as exercises in
music, films. Unit 12: Grammar the unit.
exercises about HW:
Can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various options
“reported speech’
107 Can take part in a discussion aimed at evaluation of different Grammar
‘past perfect’

approaches to a topical issue. Hub 11.1,
‘shall’ will be
Can outline an issue or a problem clearly, speculating about causes or 11.2, 11.3
Unit 11: Natural World

given
consequences and weighing advantages and disadvantages of different P:143
Unit 12: Media

(January 1-5)
approaches.
WEEK 14
109 Can tell a true story about something that happened in her/his life. Vocab Hub
Can narrate a story. 11.1, 11.2
UNIT 12 Unit
113 Can conduct a prepared interview as part of an opinion survey. Review
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with (110)
some spontaneous follow-up questions.
115 Can argue her/his case in a debate on a familiar topic, giving reasons Grammar
for her/his opinions. Hub 12.1,
Can develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty 12.2, 12.3
most of the time. P:145
Can give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic.
117 Can take part in a discussion aimed at planning a project. Unit
Can outline an issue or a problem clearly, speculating about causes or Review
consequences and weighing advantages and disadvantages of different (120)
approaches. January
119 Can express my opinion in a discussion. 1st: New
Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely. Year
Can agree or disagree with someone politely. Holiday
10
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Assignments
(January 8-12)
WEEK 15
REVISION
11
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Assignments
(January 15-19)
FINAL EXAM
WEEK 16
12
Essential Self-
Assignments
Final Make-
up Exams
(January 22-26)
OPAE PROFICIENCY WEEK
WEEK 17
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Unit 1: DUE DATE: Please skip Writing

Language Hub Pre-Intermediate

Unit 2: Grammar Please skip

Language Hub Pre-Intermediate

UNIT 3 Unit 3: Grammar WEXT Please skip

Language Hub Pre-Intermediate

Unit 5: Please skip

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Language Hub Pre-Intermediate

UNIT 8 Unit 8: DUE DATE: Please skip

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Unit 9.: Money

DUE DATE: Please skip

Language Hub Pre-Intermediate

Unit10: Science and technology

Unit 9.: Money

Unit 11: DECEMBER 30-

Language Hub Pre-Intermediate

Unit 11: Natural World

Unit 12: Media

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