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English Course Upper Intermediate

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Here are the main areas covered in the Upper Intermediate course:

Vocabulary Expansion: The course introduces a wide range of vocabulary across various topics, such as travel and adventure, culture, media, relationships, technology, and more. It focuses on enhancing students' vocabulary repertoire, enabling them to express themselves fluently and confidently in a variety of contexts.

Grammar: The Upper Intermediate course covers more complex grammar structures and concepts to deepen students' understanding and usage of English grammar. Topics may include advanced verb tenses, conditionals (mixed and unreal conditionals), reported speech (including mixed reporting), passive voice (including causative), relative clauses (including defining and non-defining), modal verbs (including speculation and deduction), and more.

Speaking and Listening: The course provides extensive opportunities for students to practice speaking and listening skills at an upper-intermediate level. It includes discussions, debates, presentations, role plays, and listening activities that encourage students to engage in extended and nuanced conversations, express opinions, negotiate, persuade, and comprehend English spoken by native speakers.

Reading: English File Upper Intermediate presents a variety of authentic reading texts, such as articles, essays, extracts from books, and news reports. The texts are designed to challenge students' reading comprehension skills and expose them to a wide range of topics, styles, and registers.

Writing: The course includes writing exercises and tasks that encourage students to develop their writing skills at an upper-intermediate level. These may involve writing formal and informal letters, reports, essays, summaries, reviews, and arguments, focusing on coherence, cohesion, accuracy, and advanced language use.

Pronunciation: Pronunciation practice continues in the Upper Intermediate level, aiming to refine students' pronunciation, intonation, and listening skills. It may include exercises on stress patterns, intonation in different contexts, rhythm, linking, and connected speech.

Cultural Awareness: In the course, cultural aspects of English-speaking countries and global cultures may be explored, offering students insights into different traditions, customs, and social issues.

 

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