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UNIT 1: WHAT ARE YOU LIKE?G: PRESENT TENSES; P: HEARING SOUNDS / / / / / /; V: CHARACTER DESCRIPTION;NEGATIVE PREFIXES; LINKING WORDS; L: WORKING IN A MAN’S WORLD (INTERVIEW); R:QUESTIONNAIRE; W: PERSONAL REPORTS; SP: COMPARING ANSWERS; F: MEETING PEOPLE

PAGE ACTIVITYNUMBER/TITLE

SKILL COMPETENCES LEVEL

6 SPEAKING COMPARING ANSWERS1 Can briefly give reasons and explanations for

opinions, plans and actions.SUSTAINED

MONOLOGUE:PUTTING A CASE (E.G. IN

A DEBATE)

B1.1

Can give or seek personal views and opinions indiscussing topics of interest.

INFORMALDISCUSSION (WITH

FRIENDS)

B1.1

2 Can briefly give reasons and explanations foropinions, plans and actions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

PUTTING A CASE (E.G.IN A DEBATE)

B1.1



FRIENDS)

B1.1

USING ADICTIONARY

DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES

3 Can find and understand relevant information ineveryday material, such as letters, brochures and

short official documents.

READING FORORIENTATION

B1.1

7 VOCABULARY CHARACTER DESCRIPTION4 Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional

unknown words from the context and deducesentence meaning provided the topic discussed

is familiar.

IDENTIFYING CUESAND INFERRING

(WRITTEN)

B1.1

Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some circumlocutions on most topics

pertinent to his/her everyday life such as family,hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current

events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

5 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some circumlocutions on most topics


events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

Can briefly give reasons and explanations foropinions, plans and actions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.1

Can express belief, opinion, agreement anddisagreement politely.


FRIENDS)

B1.1

6 Can extrapolate the meaning of occasionalunknown words from the context and deduce

sentence meaning provided the topic discussedis familiar.


(WRITTEN)

B1.1

Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some circumlocutions on most topics


events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

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events.Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of

frequently used ‘routines’ and patterns associatedwith more predictable situations.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

7 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns associated

with more predictable situations.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

8 READING QUESTIONNAIRE8 Can read straightforward actual texts on subjects

related to his/her field and interest with asatisfactory level of comprehension.

OVERALL READINGCOMPREHENSION

B1

9 Can give detailed accounts of experiences,describing feelings and reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1




(WRITTEN)

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out astructured interview, with some spontaneous

follow up questions.

INTERVIEWING ANDBEING

INTERVIEWED

B1.1

9/10 GRAMMAR PRESENT TENSES9 12 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

14 Can obtain more detailed information. INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1

Can describe events, real or imagined. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

10 15 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns associated


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforwardnarrative or description as a linear sequence of

points.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

Can relate the plot of a book or film and describehis/her reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

Can find out and pass on straightforward actualinformation.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1

11 FUNCTIONALLANGUAGE

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LANGUAGE17 Is aware of the salient politeness conventions

and acts appropriately.SOCIOLINGUISTIC

APPROPRIATENESSB1

Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate whatthey have just said.

ASKING FORCLARIFICATION

B1

18 Is aware of the salient politeness conventionsand acts appropriately.

SOCIOLINGUISTICAPPROPRIATENESS

B1

Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns associated


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



B1

Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of

personal interest.

TURNTAKING B1.1



B1

Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of

personal interest.

TURNTAKING B1.1

Can enter unprepared into conversation onfamiliar topics, express personal opinions and

exchange information on topics that are familiar,of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life(e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current

events).

OVERALL SPOKENINTERACTION

B1.1

12 PRONUNCIATION HEARING SOUNDS21 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a

foreign accent is sometimes evident andoccasional mispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

22 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if aforeign accent is sometimes evident and

occasional mispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

12/13 LISTENING WORKING IN A MAN’S WORLD12 23 Can understand straightforward factual

information about common everyday or jobrelated topics, identifying both general messages

and specific details, provided speech is clearlyarticulated in a generally familiar accent.

OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

24 Can understand straightforward factualinformation about common everyday or job

related topics, identifying both general messagesand specific details, provided speech is clearly

articulated in a generally familiar accent.

OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

13 27 Can extrapolate the meaning of occasionalunknown words from the context and deduce



(SPOKEN)

B1




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28 Can give straightforward descriptions on a varietyof familiar subjects within his/her field of interest.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

Can enter unprepared into conversation onfamiliar topics, express personal opinions and


events).


B1.1

13/14 WRITING PERSONAL REPORTS13 29 Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional

unknown words from the context and deducesentence meaning provided the topic discussed

is familiar.


(WRITTEN)

B1.1

Can identify the main conclusions in clearlysignalled argumentative texts.

READING FORINFORMATION AND

ARGUMENT

B1.2

30 Communicates with reasonable accuracy infamiliar contexts; generally good control thoughwith noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors

occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying toexpress.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequence of

points.

COHERENCE ANDCOHESION

B1

14 31 Communicates with reasonable accuracy infamiliar contexts; generally good control thoughwith noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

32 Can work out how to communicate the mainpoint(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting

any resources available and limiting the messageto what he/she can recall or find the means to

express.

PLANNING B1.1

Can write very brief reports to a standardconventionalised format, which pass on routine

factual information and state reasons for actions.

REPORTS ANDESSAYS

B1.1

14/15 GRAMMAR ANDFUNCTIONALLANGUAGE

REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Can describe events, real or imagined. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1



B1

Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns associated


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

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events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1



events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

15 PRONUNCIATION38 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

15 VOCABULARY REVIEW39 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself

with some circumlocutions on most topicspertinent to his/her everyday life such as family,hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current

events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

Shows good control of elementary vocabulary butmajor errors still occur when expressing morecomplex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics

and situations.

VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1

40 Can find out and pass on straightforward actualinformation.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

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UNIT 2: A NARROW ESCAPEG: PAST TENSES; P: SPELLING AND SOUNDS (SOME PRONUNCIATIONS OF ‘A’); V: STRONGERADJECTIVES; ADVERB + ADJECTIVE; L: PIRATES (NARRATIVE); R: OVERALLS (SAVEABANDONED SAILOR); W: HEADLINES AND NEWSPAPERS; SP: TELLING STORIES (STORYRECONSTRUCTION); F: GIVING OPINIONS



16/17 LISTENING PIRATES16 1 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself

with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinentto his/her everyday life such as family, hobbies and

interests, work, travel, and current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

Can extrapolate the meaning of occasionalunknown words from the context and deduce

sentence meaning provided the topic discussed isfamiliar.

IDENTIFYINGCUES ANDINFERRING

(SPOKEN)

B1

Can relate details of unpredictable occurrences,e.g. an accident.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

2 Can generally follow the main points of extendeddiscussion around him/her, provided speech is

clearly articulated in standard dialect.

UNDERSTANDINGCONVERSATION

BETWEEN NATIVESPEAKERS

B1

Can understand straightforward factual informationabout common everyday or job related topics,identifying both general messages and specific

details, provided speech is clearly articulated in agenerally familiar accent.

OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

3 Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknownwords from the context and deduce sentence meaningprovided the topic discussed is familiar.


(SPOKEN)

B1

Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some circumlocutions on most topics pertinentto his/her everyday life such as family, hobbies and


VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

4 Can understand straightforward factual informationabout common everyday or job related topics,identifying both general messages and specific

details, provided speech is clearly articulated in agenerally familiar accent.

OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

17 PRONUNCIATION SPELLING AND SOUNDS5 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign

accent is sometimes evident and occasionalmispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

6 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreignaccent is sometimes evident and occasional

mispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

17 LISTENING PIRATES7 Can describe events, real or imagined. SUSTAINED

MONOLOGUE:DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

17/19 VOCABULARY STRONGER ADJECTIVES17 8 Has a sufficient range of language to describe

unpredictable situations, explain the main points inan idea or problem with reasonable precision and

express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics suchas music and films.

GENERALLINGUISTIC

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LINGUISTICRANGE

Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some circumlocutions on most topics pertinentto his/her everyday life such as family, hobbies and


VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

9 Has a sufficient range of language to describeunpredictable situations, explain the main points inan idea or problem with reasonable precision and


GENERALLINGUISTIC

RANGE

B1.2

Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiartopics, express personal opinions and exchange

information on topics that are familiar, of personalinterest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family,

hobbies, work, travel and current events).


B1.1

18 10 Can identify unfamiliar words from the context ontopics related to his/her field and interests.


(SPOKEN)

B1

18 USING ADICTIONARY

WORD GRAMMAR

11 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiarcontexts; generally good control though with

noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur,but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can find and understand relevant information ineveryday material, such as letters, brochures and

short official documents.


B1.1

18 VOCABULARY STRONGER ADJECTIVES12 Has a sufficient range of language to describe



GENERALLINGUISTIC

RANGE

B1.2

Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiarcontexts; generally good control though with


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

19 13 Can give or seek personal views and opinions indiscussing topics of interest.

INFORMALDISCUSSION

(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.1


GIVING OPINIONS

14 Can perform and respond to a wide range oflanguage functions, using their most common

exponents in a neutral register.

SOCIOLINGUISTICAPPROPRIATENE

SS

B1


INFORMALDISCUSSION

(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.1

15 Can express and respond to feelings such assurprise, happiness, sadness, interest and

indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

Can perform and respond to a wide range oflanguage functions, using their most common



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B1




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16 Can give or seek personal views and opinions indiscussing topics of interest.

INFORMALDISCUSSION

(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.1

17 Can give or seek personal views and opinions indiscussing topics of interest.

INFORMALDISCUSSION

(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.1


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.1

19/20 GRAMMAR PAST TENSES19 18 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

20 19 Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforwardnarrative or description as a linear sequence of

points.

THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiarcontexts; generally good control though with


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2


points.

THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

21 Can find out and pass on straightforward actualinformation.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1


points.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

21/22 READING OVERALLS21 22 Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired

information, and gather information from differentparts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil

a specific task.


B1.2

23 Can read straightforward actual texts on subjectsrelated to his/her field and interest with a

satisfactory level of comprehension.

OVERALLREADING

COMPREHENSION

B1

22 24 Can identify unfamiliar words from the context ontopics related to his/her field and interests.

IDENTIFYINGCUES ANDINFERRING(WRITTEN)

B1.2

22 LANGUAGE INCHUNKS


sentence meaning provided the topic discussed isfamiliar.


B1.1

26 Has a sufficient range of language to describeunpredictable situations, explain the main points inan idea or problem with reasonable precision and


GENERALLINGUISTIC

RANGE

B1.2




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Shows good control of elementary vocabulary butmajor errors still occur when expressing more

complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics andsituations.

VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1

22 READING OVERALLS27 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar

contexts; generally good control though withnoticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur,

but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

22 SPEAKING TELLING STORIES28 Can describe events, real or imagined. SUSTAINED


EXPERIENCE

B1

29 Can describe events, real or imagined. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

30 Can describe events, real or imagined. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

23 WRITING HEADLINES AND NEWSPAPERS31 Can recognise significant points in straightforward

newspaper articles on familiar subjects.READING FORINFORMATION

AND ARGUMENT

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

33 Can recognise significant points in straightforwardnewspaper articles on familiar subjects.

READING FORINFORMATION

AND ARGUMENT

B1.1

34 Can scan longer texts in order to locate desiredinformation, and gather information from different

parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfila specific task.


B1.2

35 Can paraphrase short written passages in a simplefashion, using the original text wording and

ordering.

PROCESSINGTEXT

B1

24 GRAMMAR ANDFUNCTIONALLANGUAGE

REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

37 Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforwardnarrative or description as a linear sequence of

points.

THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

Can paraphrase short written passages in a simplefashion, using the original text wording and

ordering.

PROCESSINGTEXT

B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

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39 Shows good control of elementary vocabulary butmajor errors still occur when expressing more

complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics andsituations.

VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1

25 PRONUNCIATION40 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign

accent is sometimes evident and occasionalmispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

25 VOCABULARY REVIEW41 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar

contexts; generally good control though withnoticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur,

but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

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UNIT 3: WHAT SHOPPERS WANTG: QUANTIFIERS; P: SAME SOUND; V: SHOPPING COLLOCATIONS; L: RADIO COMMERCIALS; R:AT THE SUPERMARKET; W: PARAGRAPH CONSTRUCTION; SP: COMPARING OPINIONS(DISCUSSION ABOUT SHOPPING); F: GOING SHOPPING



26 SPEAKING COMPARING OPINIONS1 Can enter unprepared into conversation on

familiar topics, express personal opinions andexchange information on topics that are

familiar, of personal interest or pertinent toeveryday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel

and current events).


B1.1

2 Can give or seek personal views and opinionsin discussing topics of interest.

INFORMAL DISCUSSION(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.1

Can work out how to communicate the mainpoint(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting

any resources available and limiting themessage to what he/she can recall or find the

means to express.

PLANNING B1.1

Can convey information and ideas on abstractas well as concrete topics, check information

and ask about or explain problems withreasonable precision.

OVERALL WRITTENINTERACTION

B1

3 Can convey information and ideas on abstractas well as concrete topics, check information

and ask about or explain problems withreasonable precision.


B1

26/27 VOCABULARY SHOPPING COLLOCATIONS26 USING A

DICTIONARYNOUN TYPES

4 Can find and understand relevant informationin everyday material, such as letters,

brochures and short official documents.


B1.1

26 VOCABULARY SHOPPING COLLOCATIONS5 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express

him/herself with some circumlocutions onmost topics pertinent to his/her everyday lifesuch as family, hobbies and interests, work,

travel, and current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1

27 6 Shows good control of elementary vocabularybut major errors still occur when expressing

more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliartopics and situations.

VOCABULARY CONTROL B1

Can understand straightforward factualinformation about common everyday or job

related topics, identifying both generalmessages and specific details, provided

speech is clearly articulated in a generallyfamiliar accent.

OVERALL LISTENINGCOMPREHENSION

B1.2

7 Can exchange, check and confirminformation, deal with less routine situations

and explain why something is a problem.


B1.2

27/29 READING AT THE SUPERMARKET27 8 Can make his/her opinions and reactions

understood as regards possible solutions orthe question of what to do next, giving brief

reasons and explanations.

GOAL-ORIENTED CO-OPERATION (E.G.R ,

DISCUSSING A DOCUMENTORGANIZING AN EVENT)

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the question of what to do next, giving briefreasons and explanations.

REPAIRING A CAR,DISCUSSING A DOCUMENT

ORGANIZING AN EVENT)28 9 Can recognise significant points in

straightforward newspaper articles on familiarsubjects.


ARGUMENT

B1.1

10 Can identify the main conclusions in clearlysignalled argumentative texts.


ARGUMENT

B1.2


sentence meaning provided the topicdiscussed is familiar.

IDENTIFYING CUES ANDINFERRING (WRITTEN)

B1.1

Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions on

most topics pertinent to his/her everyday lifesuch as family, hobbies and interests, work,


VOCABULARY RANGE B1


12 Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions on



VOCABULARY RANGE B1

13 Can enter unprepared into conversation onfamiliar topics, express personal opinions and

exchange information on topics that arefamiliar, of personal interest or pertinent to

everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, traveland current events).


B1.1

29 READING AT THE SUPERMARKET14 Can summarise, report and give his/her

opinion about accumulated factual informationon familiar routine and non-routine matterswithin his/her field with some confidence.

REPORTS AND ESSAYS B1.2

Can paraphrase short written passages in asimple fashion, using the original text wording

and ordering.

PROCESSING TEXT B1

29/30 GRAMMAR QUANTIFIERS29 15 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of

frequently used ‘routines’ and patternsassociated with more predictable situations.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

16 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns

associated with more predictable situations.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

30 18 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE: PUTTING A

CASE (E.G. IN A DEBATE)

B1.1

Can express his/her thoughts about abstractor cultural topics such as music, films.


B1.2

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LANGUAGE30 19 Can cope with less routine situations in shops,

post offices, banks, e.g. returning anunsatisfactory purchase.

TRANSACTIONS TOOBTAIN GOODS AND

SERVICES

B1

Has enough language to get by, with sufficientvocabulary to express him/herself with somehesitation and circumlocutions on topics suchas family, hobbies and interests, work, travel,

and current events, but lexical limitationscause repetition and even difficulty with

formulation at times.

GENERAL LINGUISTICRANGE

B1.1

Can identify unfamiliar words from the contexton topics related to his/her field and interests.

IDENTIFYING CUES ANDINFERRING (SPOKEN)

B1

20 Shows good control of elementary vocabularybut major errors still occur when expressing



31 PRONUNCIATION SAME SOUND21 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1


GOING SHOPPING

22 Can collate short pieces of information fromseveral sources and summarise them for

somebody else.

PROCESSING TEXT B1

Shows good control of elementary vocabularybut major errors still occur when expressing



Can find out and pass on straightforwardactual information.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1

23 Can cope with less routine situations in shops,post offices, banks, e.g. returning an

unsatisfactory purchase.


SERVICES

B1

Can exploit a basic repertoire of language andstrategies to help keep a conversation or

discussion going.

CO-OPERATING B1.2

31/32 LISTENING RADIO COMMERCIALS31 24 Can understand the main points of radio news

bulletins and simpler recorded material aboutfamiliar subjects delivered relatively slowly

and clearly.

LISTENING TO AUDIOMEDIA AND RECORDINGS

B1.1

25 Can understand the main points of radio newsbulletins and simpler recorded material about

familiar subjects delivered relatively slowlyand clearly.

LISTENING TO AUDIOMEDIA AND RECORDINGS

B1.1

32 26 Can understand straightforward factualinformation about common everyday or job




B1.2




B1.1

Can express his/her thoughts about abstractor cultural topics such as music, films.


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B1.2



means to express.

PLANNING B1.1

Can write straightforward connected texts ona range of familiar subjects within his field ofinterest, by linking a series of shorter discrete

elements into a linear sequence.

OVERALL WRITTENPRODUCTION

B1

Can deliver short, rehearsedannouncements on a topic pertinent to

everyday occurrences in his/her field which,despite possibly very foreign stress and

intonation, are nevertheless clearlyintelligible.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS B1

33 WRITING PARAGRAPH CONSTRUCTION30 Can recognise significant points in



ARGUMENT

B1.1


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

32 Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequence of

points.


B1


points.


B1

34 Can reasonably fluently relate astraightforward narrative or description as a

linear sequence of points.

THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequence of

points.


B1

35 Can write short, simple essays on topics ofinterest.



REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Can give straightforward descriptions on avariety of familiar subjects within his/her field

of interest.


EXPERIENCE

B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Can give straightforward descriptions on avariety of familiar subjects within his/her field

of interest.

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EXPERIENCE

B1




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variety of familiar subjects within his/her fieldof interest.

MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

39 Can write straightforward connected texts ona range of familiar subjects within his field ofinterest, by linking a series of shorter discrete



B1

Can cope with less routine situations in shops,post offices, banks, e.g. returning an

unsatisfactory purchase.


SERVICES

B1

35 VOCABULARY REVIEW40 Shows good control of elementary vocabulary

but major errors still occur when expressingmore complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar

topics and situations.




PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

35 VOCABULARY REVIEW42 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Shows good control of elementary vocabularybut major errors still occur when expressing








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UNIT 4: AWAY FROM IT ALLG: COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES; P: PITCH AND INTONATION; V: (LISTENING)HOLIDAYS; L: HOLIDAY PREFERENCES (MINI-INTERVIEWS); R: WELCOME TOBACKPACKERLAND! W: COHERENCE AND COHESION; SP: A DEBATE; F: RECOMMENDATIONS



36/37 LISTENING HOLIDAY PREFERENCES36 1 Can briefly give reasons and explanations for

opinions, plans and actions.SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE:

PUTTING A CASE (E.G. IN A

DEBATE)

B1.1

Can compare and contrast alternativesdiscussing what to do, where to go, who or

which to choose, etc.


B1.2


SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE:PUTTING A CASE (E.G. IN A

DEBATE)

B1.1


related topics, identifying both generalmessages and specific details, provided speech

is clearly articulated in a generally familiaraccent.


B1.2


VARIETIES OF ENGLISH

3 Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, the mostsignificant differences between the customs,

usages, attitudes, values and beliefs prevalent inthe community concerned and those of his or

her own.


B1

37 LISTENING HOLIDAY PREFERENCES4 Can understand straightforward factual

information about common everyday or jobrelated topics, identifying both general

messages and specific details, provided speechis clearly articulated in a generally familiar

accent.


B1.2

5 Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions on mosttopics pertinent to his/her everyday life such asfamily, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and

current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1

38/39 READING WELCOME TO BACKPACKERLAND!38 6 Can recognise the line of argument in the

treatment of the issue presented, though notnecessarily in detail.


ARGUMENT

B1.2

39 7 Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field and interest with

a satisfactory level of comprehension.


B1

8 Can identify unfamiliar words from the contexton topics related to his/her field and interests.


B1.2

Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions on mosttopics pertinent to his/her everyday life such asfamily, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and

current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1




of 70


ACCURACY

Can identify unfamiliar words from the contexton topics related to his/her field and interests.


B1.2



current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE




39 READING WELCOME TO BACKPACKERLAND!12 Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated

factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his/her field with some

confidence.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE B1.2

39 SPEAKING A DEBATE13 Can work out how to communicate the main

point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploitingany resources available and limiting the

message to what he/she can recall or find themeans to express.

PLANNING B1.1

Can develop an argument well enough to befollowed without difficulty most of the time.

SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE:PUTTING A CASE (E.G. IN A

DEBATE)

B1.2

Can take part in routine formal discussion offamiliar subjects which is conducted in clearlyarticulated speech in the standard dialect and

which involves the exchange of factualinformation, receiving instructions or the

discussion of solutions to practical problems.

FORMAL DISCUSSION ANDMEETINGS

B1

40 GRAMMAR COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVEADJECTIVES



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can express thoughts on more abstract, culturaltopics such as films, books, music etc.


B1.2


RECOMMENDATIONS

41 17 Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequence of

points.


B1




of 70





B1.2

Can deal with most situations likely to arisewhen making travel arrangements through anagent or when actually travelling, e.g. askingpassenger where to get off for an unfamiliar

destination.


SERVICES

B1

18 Has enough language to get by, with sufficientvocabulary to express him/herself with some

hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such asfamily, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and

current events, but lexical limitations causerepetition and even difficulty with formulation at

times.


B1.1

Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1




times.


B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

42 20 Can deal with most situations likely to arisewhen making travel arrangements through anagent or when actually travelling, e.g. askingpassenger where to get off for an unfamiliar

destination.


SERVICES

B1

Has enough language to get by, with sufficientvocabulary to express him/herself with some



times.


B1.1

42 PRONUNCIATION PITCH AND INTONATION21 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1


RECOMMENDATIONS

23 Can deal with most situations likely to arisewhen making travel arrangements through anagent or when actually travelling, e.g. askingpassenger where to get off for an unfamiliar

destination.


SERVICES

B1

42/43 WRITING COHERENCE AND COHESION




of 70

42 24 Can work out how to communicate the mainpoint(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting


means to express.

PLANNING B1

25 Can recognise the line of argument in thetreatment of the issue presented, though not

necessarily in detail.


ARGUMENT

B1.2

43 26 Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field and interest with



B1

27 Can write accounts of experiences, describingfeelings and reactions in simple connected text.

CREATIVE WRITING B1


REVIEW




times.


B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Can find out and pass on straightforward actualinformation.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

44 VOCABULARY REVIEW31 Shows good control of elementary vocabulary

but major errors still occur when expressingmore complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar

topics and situations.


Communicates with reasonable accuracy infamiliar contexts; generally good control thoughwith noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

44 VOCABULARY REVIEW33 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in

familiar contexts; generally good control thoughwith noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can deal with most transactions likely to arisewhilst travelling, arranging travel or

accommodation, or dealing with authoritiesduring a foreign visit.


SERVICES

B1

Can carry out a prepared interview checking andconfirming information though he/she mayoccasionally have to ask for repetition if the

other person's response is rapid or extended.

INTERVIEWING AND BEINGINTERVIEWED

B1.2




of 70

confirming information though he/she mayoccasionally have to ask for repetition if the

other person's response is rapid or extended.

INTERVIEWED




of 70

UNIT 5: HOMEG: THE PRESENT PERFECT; P: STRESS IN PHRASES; V: HOMES AND HOUSES; L: MAKINGMYSELF HOMELESS (SONG); R: A DIFFERENT KIND OF HOME; W: LETTERS; SP: WHERE I LIVE(GAME); F: WELCOMING PEOPLE



45 SPEAKING WHERE I LIVE (GAME)1 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in

familiar contexts; generally good control thoughwith noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions on mosttopics pertinent to his/her everyday life such asfamily, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and

current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1



means to express.

PLANNING B1


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE: PUTTING

A CASE (E.G. IN A DEBATE)

B1.1

45/47 READING A DIFFERENT KIND OF HOME45 4 Can recognise the line of argument in the

treatment of the issue presented, though notnecessarily in detail.


ARGUMENT

B1.2

46 5 Can scan longer texts in order to locate desiredinformation, and gather information from

different parts of a text, or from different texts inorder to fulfil a specific task.


B1.2

6 Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field and interest with



B1


current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1

8 Can recognise the line of argument in thetreatment of the issue presented, though not



ARGUMENT

B1.2


9 Has a sufficient range of language to describeunpredictable situations, explain the main pointsin an idea or problem with reasonable precision

and express thoughts on abstract or culturaltopics such as music and films.


B1.2




B1.2




of 70

47 READING A DIFFERENT KIND OF HOME11 Can relate the plot of a book or film and

describe his/her reactions.SUSTAINED

MONOLOGUE:DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE

B1

47/48 GRAMMAR THE PRESENT PERFECT47 12 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

48 14 Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire offrequently used ‘routines’ and patterns


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

Can exchange, check and confirm information,deal with less routine situations and explain why

something is a problem.


B1.2

49/50 VOCABULARY HOMES AND HOUSES49 17 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express

him/herself with some circumlocutions on mosttopics pertinent to his/her everyday life such asfamily, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and

current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1

18 Can enter unprepared into conversation onfamiliar topics, express personal opinions and


events).


B1.1


DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES




(WRITTEN)

B1.1

VOCABULARY HOMES AND HOUSES49 20 Can enter unprepared into conversation on

familiar topics, express personal opinions andexchange information on topics that are familiar,of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life(e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current

events).


B1.1

50 21 Can extrapolate the meaning of occasionalunknown words from the context and deduce



(WRITTEN)

Has a sufficient range of language to describeunpredictable situations, explain the main pointsin an idea or problem with reasonable precision



B1.2

50/51 LISTENING MAKING MYSELF HOMELESS




of 70

50 22 Has a sufficient range of language to describeunpredictable situations, explain the main pointsin an idea or problem with reasonable precision



B1.2




B1.2

24 Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforwardnarrative or description as a linear sequence of

points.

THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

Can understand the main points of radio newsbulletins and simpler recorded material about

familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly andclearly.

LISTENING TO AUDIOMEDIA AND

RECORDINGS

B1.1

25 Can express and respond to feelings such assurprise, happiness, sadness, interest and

indifference.

CONVERSATION B1





B1.2

27 Can summarise and give his or her opinionabout a short story, article, talk, discussion,

interview, or documentary and answer furtherquestions of detail.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.2


WELCOMING PEOPLE



B1

Can generally follow the main points ofextended discussion around him/her, providedspeech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.



B1



B1



B1

51 PRONUNCIATION STRESS IN PHRASES31 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1


WELCOMING PEOPLE

33 Can exploit a basic repertoire of language andstrategies to help keep a conversation or

discussion going.

CO-OPERATING B1.2

52 WRITING LETTERS34 Can understand the description of events,

feelings and wishes in personal letters wellenough to correspond regularly with a pen

friend.

READINGCORRESPONDENCE

B1




of 70

friend.35 Can rehearse and try out new combinations and

expressions, inviting feedback.PLANNING B1.2



means to express.

PLANNING B1.1

Can write personal letters describingexperiences, feelings and events in some detail.

CORRESPONDENCE B1.1


REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1




B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

39 Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry outa structured interview, with some spontaneous

follow up questions.

INTERVIEWING ANDBEING INTERVIEWED

B1.1

Can write straightforward connected texts on arange of familiar subjects within his field of

interest, by linking a series of shorter discreteelements into a linear sequence.


B1

54 VOCABULARY REVIEW40 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express


current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1


current events.

VOCABULARY RANGE B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

54 VOCABULARY REVIEW43 Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple

elements into a connected, linear sequence ofpoints.


B1


points.


B1

Can write a description of an event, a recent trip– real or imagined.

CREATIVE WRITING B1




of 70

UNIT 6: LIVESG: THE PASSIVE; P: SHOWING INTEREST; V: DIFFERENT HISTORIES; L: A “WHODUNNIT”(DRAMA); R: THREE LIVES; W: A MINI-BIOGRAPHY; SP: INTERVIEWING A PORTRAIT; F: PAYINGCOMPLIMENTS



55/57 VOCABULARY DIFFERENT HISTORIES55/56 1 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express



VOCABULARY RANGE B1

57 2 Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions on



VOCABULARY RANGE B1

Communicates with reasonable accuracy infamiliar contexts; generally good controlthough with noticeable mother tongue

influence. Errors occur, but it is clear whathe/she is trying to express.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

3 Shows good control of elementaryvocabulary but major errors still occur when

expressing more complex thoughts orhandling unfamiliar topics and situations.

VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1


INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1


SAME WORD, DIFFERENT MEANINGS

4 Has a sufficient range of language todescribe unpredictable situations, explain the

main points in an idea or problem withreasonable precision and express thoughtson abstract or cultural topics such as music

and films.


B1.2

58/59 READING THREE LIVES58/59 5 Can read straightforward actual texts on

subjects related to his/her field and interestwith a satisfactory level of comprehension.


B1

Can paraphrase short written passages in asimple fashion, using the original text

wording and ordering.

PROCESSING TEXT B1

59 6 Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation (e.g. to bring up a new subject)but is very dependent on interviewer in the

interaction.


B1.1

Can paraphrase short written passages in asimple fashion, using the original text


PROCESSING TEXT B1





VOCABULARY RANGE B1




of 70


travel, and current events.8 Shows good control of elementary

vocabulary but major errors still occur whenexpressing more complex thoughts or

handling unfamiliar topics and situations.

VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1

Can narrate a story. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE

B1

59 READING THREE LIVES9 Can scan longer texts in order to locate

desired information, and gather informationfrom different parts of a text, or from different

texts in order to fulfil a specific task.


B1.2

10 Communicates with reasonable accuracy infamiliar contexts; generally good controlthough with noticeable mother tongue


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

11 Can give or seek personal views andopinions in discussing topics of interest.


FRIENDS)

B1.1

60 GRAMMAR THE PASSIVE12 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in

familiar contexts; generally good controlthough with noticeable mother tongue


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can reasonably fluently relate astraightforward narrative or description as a


THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

61 LISTENING A “WHODUNNIT”16 Can generally follow the main points of

extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in

standard dialect.



B1

17 Can generally follow the main points ofextended discussion around him/her,

provided speech is clearly articulated instandard dialect.



B1





B1




of 70


standard dialect.

CONVERSATIONBETWEEN NATIVE

SPEAKERS19 Can summarise and give his or her opinion

about a short story, article, talk, discussion,interview, or documentary and answer

further questions of detail.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.2





B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

22 Can relate the plot of a book or film anddescribe his/her reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1


PAYING COMPLIMENTS

61 23 Is aware of the salient politenessconventions and acts appropriately.


B1

Can generally follow the main points ofextended discussion around him/her,




B1

62 24 Is aware of the salient politenessconventions and acts appropriately.


B1




VOCABULARY RANGE B1

26 Can find out and pass on straightforwardactual information.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

27 Is aware of the salient politenessconventions and acts appropriately.


B1

Can enter unprepared into conversation onfamiliar topics, express personal opinions

and exchange information on topics that arefamiliar, of personal interest or pertinent toeveryday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work,

travel and current events).


B1.1

62 PRONUNCIATION SHOWING INTEREST28 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1




of 70

63 SPEAKING INTERVIEWING A PORTRAIT30 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can use a prepared questionnaire to carryout a structured interview, with some

spontaneous follow up questions.


B1.1

Can express and respond to feelings such assurprise, happiness, sadness, interest and

indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

63 WRITING A MINI-BIOGRAPHY31 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

32 Can carry out a prepared interview checkingand confirming information though he/she

may occasionally have to ask for repetition ifthe other person's response is rapid or

extended.


B1.2

33 Can summarise, report and give his/heropinion about accumulated factual

information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his/her field with some

confidence.

REPORTS ANDESSAYS

B1.2


REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can exchange, check and confirmaccumulated factual information on familiar

routine and non-routine matters withinhis/her field with some confidence.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.2

36 Can relate the plot of a book or film anddescribe his/her reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1

37 Can write straightforward connected texts ona range of familiar subjects within his field of

interest, by linking a series of shorterdiscrete elements into a linear sequence.


B1

Can perform and respond to a wide range oflanguage functions, using their most

common exponents in a neutral register.


B1




VOCABULARY RANGE B1




of 70


travel, and current events.65 PRONUNCIATION SYLLABLES AND STRESSES



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1




VOCABULARY RANGE B1

41 Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequence

of points.


B1




of 70

UNIT 7: GOOD INTENTIONSG: THE FUTURE; P: HOW SOUNDS CHANGE IN CONTRACTIONS; V: PHRASAL VERBS; L: NO ONE’SGETTING MARRIED ANY MORE (SONG); R: STICKING TO RESOLUTIONS; W: INVITATIONS; SP:MAKING ARRANGEMENTS; F: MAKING PROMISES



66/67 GRAMMAR THE FUTURE66 1 Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, the

most significant differences between thecustoms, usages, attitudes, values and

beliefs prevalent in the communityconcerned and those of his or her own.


SS

B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can understand the main points of clearstandard speech on familiar matters

regularly encountered in work, school,leisure etc, including short narratives.

OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.1

3 Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, themost significant differences between thecustoms, usages, attitudes, values and



SS

B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

66 PRONUNCIATION HOW SOUNDS CHANGE INCONTRACTIONS



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

67 GRAMMAR THE FUTURE67 7 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can work out how to communicate themain point(s) he/she wants to get across,

exploiting any resources available andlimiting the message to what he/she can

recall or find the means to express.

PLANNING B1.1




of 70

main point(s) he/she wants to get across,exploiting any resources available and

limiting the message to what he/she canrecall or find the means to express.

Can briefly give reasons and explanationsfor opinions, plans and actions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:PUTTING A CASE

(E.G. IN A DEBATE)

B1.1

67 SPEAKING MAKING ARRANGEMENTS10 Can compare and contrast alternatives

discussing what to do, where to go, who orwhich to choose, etc.

INFORMALDISCUSSION

(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.2

11 Can compare and contrast alternativesdiscussing what to do, where to go, who or

which to choose, etc.

INFORMALDISCUSSION

(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.2

67/70 VOCABULARY PHRASAL VERBS67 12 Can explain why something is a problem. INFORMAL

DISCUSSION(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.2


PHRASAL VERB TYPES



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

68 VOCABULARY PHRASAL VERBS68/69 15 Has a sufficient range of language to

describe unpredictable situations, explainthe main points in an idea or problem withreasonable precision and express thoughtson abstract or cultural topics such as music

and films.

GENERALLINGUISTIC

RANGE

B1.2

69 16 Communicates with reasonable accuracy infamiliar contexts; generally good controlthough with noticeable mother tongue


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

18 Can use a prepared questionnaire to carryout a structured interview, with some


INTERVIEWINGAND BEING

INTERVIEWED

B1.1

Can summarise and give his or her opinionabout a short story, article, talk, discussion,

interview, or documentary and answerfurther questions of detail.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.2

70/72 READING STICKING TO RESOLUTIONS70 19 Can briefly give reasons and explanations

for opinions, plans and actions.SUSTAINED

MONOLOGUE:P

(E.G. IN A DEBATE)

B1.1




of 70

PUTTING A CASE

(E.G. IN A DEBATE)20 Can identify the main conclusions in clearly

signalled argumentative texts.READING FORINFORMATION

AND ARGUMENTCan extrapolate the meaning of occasional

unknown words from the context anddeduce sentence meaning provided the

topic discussed is familiar.


B1.1

21 Can scan longer texts in order to locatedesired information, and gather information

from different parts of a text, or fromdifferent texts in order to fulfil a specific

task.


B1.2

Can relate the plot of a book or film anddescribe his/her reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

22 Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions onmost topics pertinent to his/her everydaylife such as family, hobbies and interests,

work, travel, and current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

24 Can maintain a conversation or discussionbut may sometimes be difficult to followwhen trying to say exactly what he/she

would like to.

CONVERSATION B1

72 READING STICKING TO RESOLUTIONS25 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

26 Can provide concrete information requiredin an interview/consultation (e.g. describesymptoms to a doctor) but does so with

limited precision.


INTERVIEWED

B1.2


MAKING PROMISES

72 27 Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, themost significant differences between thecustoms, usages, attitudes, values and



SS

B1

Can give straightforward descriptions on avariety of familiar subjects within his/her

field of interest.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

73 28 Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, themost significant differences between thecustoms, usages, attitudes, values and



SS

B1




of 70

beliefs prevalent in the communityconcerned and those of his or her own.Can describe events, real or imagined. SUSTAINED


EXPERIENCE

B1




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

30 Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequence

of points.


B1

Can rehearse and try out new combinationsand expressions, inviting feedback.

PLANNING B1.2

Can express his/her thoughts aboutabstract or cultural topics such as music,

films.

INFORMALDISCUSSION

(WITH FRIENDS)

B1.2

74 LISTENING NO ONE’S GETTING MARRIED ANYMORE



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

32 Can extrapolate the meaning of occasionalunknown words from the context and

deduce sentence meaning provided thetopic discussed is familiar.


(SPOKEN)

B1




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

Can relate the plot of a book or film anddescribe his/her reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

Can reasonably fluently relate astraightforward narrative or description as a


THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1




of 70

linear sequence of points.34 Can express thoughts on more abstract,

cultural topics such as films, books, musicetc.

OVERALLSPOKEN

INTERACTION

B1.2

75 WRITING INVITATIONS35 Can write notes conveying simple

information of immediate relevance tofriends, service people, teachers and

others who feature in his/her everyday life,getting across comprehensibly the points

he/she feels are important.

NOTES,MESSAGES &

FORMS

B1.1

Can express him or herself confidently,clearly and politely in a formal or informalregister, appropriate to the situation andperson(s) concerned.


SS

B2

36 Can express him or herself confidently,clearly and politely in a formal or informalregister, appropriate to the situation andperson(s) concerned.


SS

B2

Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions onmost topics pertinent to his/her everydaylife such as family, hobbies and interests,


VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

37 Can rehearse and try out new combinationsand expressions, inviting feedback.

PLANNING B1

Can write notes conveying simpleinformation of immediate relevance tofriends, service people, teachers and



NOTES,MESSAGES &

FORMS

B1.1


REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2


him/herself with some circumlocutions onmost topics pertinent to his/her everydaylife such as family, hobbies and interests,


VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

77 PRONUNCIATION




of 70



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1




B1.1

Can write personal letters giving news andexpressing thoughts about abstract or

cultural topics such as music, films.

CORRESPONDENCE

B1.2




of 70

UNIT 8: YOU CAN’T DO THAT HERE!G: PRESENT MODALS – OBLIGATION, RECOMMENDATION AND PERMISSION; P: DIFFERENTACCENTS; V: (SPEAKING) ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR; L: TANGO (DRAMA); R: GRAFFITI; W:COHESION; SP: COMPARING OPINIONS; F: ASKING FOR AND GIVING/REFUSING PERMISSION



78/79 LISTENING TANGO78 1 Can give straightforward descriptions on a

variety of familiar subjects within his/her fieldof interest.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

Can narrate a story. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1





B1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

79 PRONUNCIATION DIFFERENT ACCENTS5 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

79 LISTENING TANGO7 Can give or seek personal views and opinions

in discussing topics of interest.INFORMAL

DISCUSSION (WITHFRIENDS)

B1.1

79/80 SPEAKING COMPARING OPINIONS79 8 Has a sufficient range of language to describe

unpredictable situations, explain the mainpoints in an idea or problem with reasonable

precision and express thoughts on abstract orcultural topics such as music and films.

GENERALLINGUISTIC RANGE

B1.2


TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




of 70

though with noticeable mother tongueinfluence. Errors occur, but it is clear what

he/she is trying to express.79/80 SPEAKING COMPARING OPINIONS


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.1

Can give or seek personal views and opinionsin discussing topics of interest.


FRIENDS)

B1.1


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.1

Can give or seek personal views and opinionsin discussing topics of interest.


FRIENDS)

B1.1

80/81 GRAMMAR PRESENT MODALS - OBLIGATION,RECOMMENDATION AND PERMISSION



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

16 Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, themost significant differences between the

customs, usages, attitudes, values and beliefsprevalent in the community concerned and

those of his or her own.


B1

82/83 READING GRAFFITI82 17 Can read straightforward actual texts on



B1


from different parts of a text, or from differenttexts in order to fulfil a specific task.


B1.2




(WRITTEN)

B1.1

20 Can give or seek personal views and opinionsin discussing topics of interest.


FRIENDS)

B1.1


21 Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequ

points.


B1




of 70

elements into a connected, linear sequence ofpoints.

COHESION


ASKING FOR AND GIVING/REFUSINGPERMISSION

84 22 Can exploit a wide range of simple languageto deal with most situations likely to arise

whilst travelling.


B1.1

Can invite others to give their views on how toproceed.

GOAL-ORIENTEDCO-OPERATION

(E.G. REPAIRING A CAR,DISCUSSING A

DOCUMENT

ORGANIZING AN EVENT)

B1.1




B1




B1




B1

85 25 Can perform and respond to a wide range oflanguage functions, using their most common



B1

Has enough language to get by, withsufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some hesitation and circumlocutions ontopics such as family, hobbies and interests,work, travel, and current events, but lexical

limitations cause repetition and even difficultywith formulation at times.


B1.1

26 Can express belief, opinion, agreement anddisagreement politely.


FRIENDS)

B1.1

85 WRITING COHESION27 Can recognise significant points in



ARGUMENT

B1.1



THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1



means to express.

PLANNING B1

Can write straightforward connected texts ona range of familiar subjects within his field ofinterest, by linking a series of shorter discrete



B1


REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




of 70

he/she is trying to express.31 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

36 Can write straightforward connected texts ona range of familiar subjects within his field ofinterest, by linking a series of shorter discrete



B1

Can give a prepared straightforwardpresentation on a familiar topic within his/her

field which is clear enough to be followedwithout difficulty most of the time, and inwhich the main points are explained with

reasonable precision.

ADDRESSINGAUDIENCES

B1




of 70

UNIT 9: BODY TALKG: NOUN PHRASES; P: HOW MANY SYLLABLES; V: BODY LANGUAGE; L: LINE-UP (DRAMA); R:WHAT BODY LANGUAGE MEANS; W: WRITTEN STATEMENTS; SP: TEST YOUR MEMORY; F: USINGGESTURE TO EXPRESS MEANING



88/89 READING WHAT BODY LANGUAGE MEANS88 1 Can give detailed accounts of experiences,

describing feelings and reactions.SUSTAINED


EXPERIENCE

B1

2 Can adapt his/her expression to deal withless routine, even difficult, situations.

FLEXIBILITY B1.2

Can recognise significant points instraightforward newspaper articles on

familiar subjects.


ARGUMENT

B1.1

89 3 Can identify unfamiliar words from thecontext on topics related to his/her field

and interests.


(WRITTEN)

B1.2



task.


B1.2



task.


B1.2


6 Can identify unfamiliar words from thecontext on topics related to his/her field

and interests.


(WRITTEN)

B1.2

7 Shows good control of elementaryvocabulary but major errors still occur

when expressing more complex thoughtsor handling unfamiliar topics and

situations.

VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1

89/91 VOCABULARY BODY LANGUAGE89 USING A

DICTIONARYVERB COLLOCATION

89 8 Has enough language to get by, withsufficient vocabulary to express

him/herself with some hesitation andcircumlocutions on topics such as family,hobbies and interests, work, travel, and

current events, but lexical limitations causerepetition and even difficulty with



B1.1

90 VOCABULARY BODY LANGUAGE90 9 Has enough language to get by, with

sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some hesitation and

circumlocutions on topics such as family,hobbies and interests, work, travel, and




B1.1




of 70


formulation at times.10 Has enough language to get by, with

sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some hesitation and

circumlocutions on topics such as family,hobbies and interests, work, travel, and




B1.1

11 Has enough language to get by, withsufficient vocabulary to express





B1.1

91 12 Has enough language to get by, withsufficient vocabulary to express





B1.1

Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, themost significant differences between thecustoms, usages, attitudes, values and


SOCIOLINGUISTICAPPROPRIATENES

S

B1

91 PRONUNCIATION HOW MANY SYLLABLES?13 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

91 SPEAKING TEST YOUR MEMORY15 Can give straightforward descriptions on a

variety of familiar subjects within his/herfield of interest.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

Can write notes conveying simpleinformation of immediate relevance tofriends, service people, teachers and



NOTES,MESSAGES &

FORMS

B1.1

16 Can exchange, check and confirminformation, deal with less routine

situations and explain why something is aproblem.


B1.2


USING GESTURE TO EXPRESSMEANING


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

EXPERIENCE

B1




of 70

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.1

18 Can work out how to communicate themain point(s) he/she wants to get across,



PLANNING B1.1

19 Can use a prepared questionnaire tocarry out a structured interview, with

some spontaneous follow up questions.


INTERVIEWED

B1.1

Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation (e.g. to bring up a newsubject) but is very dependent on

interviewer in the interaction.


INTERVIEWED

B1.1

93 LISTENING LINE-UP20 Can relate details of unpredictable

occurrences, e.g. an accident.SUSTAINED


EXPERIENCE

B1




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2


associated with more predictablesituations.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

24 Can reasonably fluently relate astraightforward narrative or description as

a linear sequence of points.

THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

Can write straightforward, detaileddescriptions on a range of familiar subjects

within his/her field ofinterest.

CREATIVEWRITING

B1

93/94 GRAMMAR NOUN PHRASES93 25 Communicates with reasonable accuracy

in familiar contexts; generally good controlthough with noticeable mother tongue


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




of 70

94 26 Communicates with reasonable accuracyin familiar contexts; generally good control


he/she is trying to express.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

27 Communicates with reasonable accuracyin familiar contexts; generally good control



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

28 Can express the main point he/she wantsto make comprehensibly.

PROPOSITIONALPRECISION

B1.1

95 WRITING WRITTEN STATEMENTS29 Can read straightforward actual texts on



B1




OVERALLLISTENING

COMPREHENSION

B1.2

31 Can write a description of an event, arecent trip – real or imagined.

CREATIVEWRITING

B1

32 Can write very brief reports to a standardconventionalised format, which pass on

routine factual information and statereasons for actions.

REPORTS ANDESSAYS

B1.1

96 GRAMMAR ANDVOCABULARY

REVIEW




GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



VOCABULARYRANGE

B1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1




of 70

most topics pertinent to his/her everydaylife such as family, hobbies and interests,





of 70

UNIT 10: TECHNOCRAZYG: RELATIVE CLAUSES (DEFINING); P: FLUENT SPEECH; V: COMPUTERS; L: THE NEWS (NEWSBROADCAST); R: ARE COMPUTERS A WASTE OF MONEY? W: TXT MSGNG; SP: REACHINGAGREEMENT; F: ASKING FOR (TECHNICAL) HELP



98 SPEAKING REACHING AGREEMENT1 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express



VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

2 Can briefly give reasons and explanationsfor opinions, plans and actions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

PUTTING A CASE (E.G. INA DEBATE)

B1.1

3 Can develop an argument well enough tobe followed without difficulty most of the

time.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.2

Can express his/her thoughts aboutabstract or cultural topics such as music,

films.


FRIENDS)

B1.2

98/100

READING ARE COMPUTERS A WASTE OFMONEY?

98 4 Can develop an argument well enough tobe followed without difficulty most of the

time.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.2

5 Can understand the description of events,feelings and wishes in personal letters wellenough to correspond regularly with a pen

friend.


B1

99 6 Can identify the main conclusions in clearlysignalled argumentative texts.


ARGUMENT

B1.2

100 7 Can identify unfamiliar words from thecontext on topics related to his/her field and

interests.


(WRITTEN)

B1.2

8 Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field and interestwith a satisfactory level of comprehension.


B1

Can summarise, report and give his/heropinion about accumulated factual

information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his/her field with

some confidence.

REPORTS ANDESSAYS

B1.2

9 Has a sufficient range of language todescribe unpredictable situations, explainthe main points in an idea or problem with

reasonable precision and express thoughtson abstract or cultural topics such as music

and films.


B1.2




and films.


B1.2




of 70

describe unpredictable situations, explainthe main points in an idea or problem with


and films.

LINGUISTIC RANGE



and films.


B1.2

100/101

GRAMMAR RELATIVE CLAUSES (DEFINING)



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2


INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

101/102

VOCABULARY COMPUTERS

101 17 Can identify unfamiliar words from thecontext on topics related to his/her field and

interests.


(SPOKEN)

B1


DIFFERENT MEANINGS, DIFFERENTGRAMMAR

18 Has enough language to get by, withsufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some hesitation and circumlocutions

on topics such as family, hobbies andinterests, work, travel, and current events,but lexical limitations cause repetition andeven difficulty with formulation at times.


B1.1

102 VOCABULARY COMPUTERS19 Can understand clearly written,

straightforward instructions for a piece ofequipment.

READINGINSTRUCTIONS

B1.2




of 70

equipment.20 Can write straightforward connected texts

on a range of familiar subjects within hisfield of interest, by linking a series of

shorter discrete elements into a linearsequence.


B1

21 Can use a prepared questionnaire to carryout a structured interview, with some



INTERVIEWED

B1.1

103/104

FUNCTIONALLANGUAGE

ASKING FOR (TECHNICAL) HELP

103 22 Can invite others to give their views on howto proceed.

GOAL-ORIENTEDCO-OPERATION (E.G.

REPAIRING A CAR,DISCUSSING A

DOCUMENT ORGANIZING

AN EVENT)

B1.1

Can generally follow what is said and, whennecessary, can repeat back part of what

someone has said to confirm mutualunderstanding.



DOCUMENT ORGANIZING

AN EVENT)

B1.1

104 23 Can generally follow what is said and, whennecessary, can repeat back part of what

someone has said to confirm mutualunderstanding.



DOCUMENT ORGANIZING

AN EVENT)

B1.1

Can make his/her opinions and reactionsunderstood as regards possible solutions orthe question of what to do next, giving brief




DOCUMENT ORGANIZING

AN EVENT)

B1.1

Can invite others to give their views on howto proceed.



DOCUMENT ORGANIZING

AN EVENT)

B1.1

104 PRONUNCIATION FLUENT SPEECH24 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1


ASKING FOR (TECHNICAL) HELP



THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

28 Can convey information and ideas onabstract as well as concrete topics, check

information and ask about or explainproblems with reasonable precision.


B1




of 70

abstract as well as concrete topics, checkinformation and ask about or explainproblems with reasonable precision.

INTERACTION

Has enough language to get by, withsufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some hesitation and circumlocutions



B1.1

105 LISTENING THE NEWS29 Can understand the main points of radio

news bulletins and simpler recordedmaterial about familiar subjects delivered

relatively slowly and clearly.

LISTENING TOAUDIO MEDIA AND

RECORDINGS

B1.1

30 Can understand the main points of radionews bulletins and simpler recorded

material about familiar subjects deliveredrelatively slowly and clearly.


RECORDINGS

B1.1

31 Can understand the information content ofthe majority of recorded or broadcast audio

material on topics of personal interestdelivered in clear standard speech.


RECORDINGS

B1.2



SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

105/106

WRITING TXT MSGNG

105 33 Spelling, punctuation and layout areaccurate enough to be followed most of the

time.

ORTHOGRAPHICCONTROL

B1

106 34 Spelling, punctuation and layout areaccurate enough to be followed most of the

time.

ORTHOGRAPHICCONTROL

B1

Can link a series of shorter, discrete simpleelements into a connected, linear sequence

of points.


B1

35 Can produce continuous writing which isgenerally intelligible throughout.

ORTHOGRAPHICCONTROL

B1

106/107

GRAMMAR ANDFUNCTIONALLANGUAGE

REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field and interestwith a satisfactory level of comprehension.


B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can identify the main conclusions in clearlysignalled argumentative texts.


ARGUMENT

B1.2




of 70

ARGUMENTCan explain the main points in an idea or

problem with reasonable precision.PROPOSITIONAL

PRECISIONB1.2

38 Can make his/her opinions and reactionsunderstood as regards possible solutions orthe question of what to do next, giving brief




DOCUMENT ORGANIZING

AN EVENT)

B1.1

Can invite others to give their views on howto proceed.



DOCUMENT ORGANIZING

AN EVENT)

B1.1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, themost significant differences between thecustoms, usages, attitudes, values and



B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

107 VOCABULARY REVIEW41 Has enough language to get by, with

sufficient vocabulary to express him/herselfwith some hesitation and circumlocutions



B1.1

42 Can write straightforward connected textson a range of familiar subjects within his

field of interest, by linking a series ofshorter discrete elements into a linear

sequence.


B1




of 70

UNIT 11: PICTURES AND WORDSG: THE PAST OF MODALS; P: INTONATION FOR REACTIONS AND QUESTIONS; V: DESCRIBINGTHE ARTS; L: WALLPAPER; R: SHAKESPEARE? W: FIRST LINES (OF NOVELS); SP: TALKINGABOUT PICTURES; F: REACTING TO THINGS YOU ARE TOLD



108/109

LISTENING WALLPAPER

108 1 Can compare and contrast alternativesdiscussing what to do, where to go, who

or which to choose, etc.


FRIENDS)

B1.2





B1

3 Can understand straightforward factualinformation about common everyday or

job related topics, identifying bothgeneral messages and specific details,

provided speech is clearly articulated in agenerally familiar accent.


B1.2

Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions onmost topics pertinent to his/her everydaylife such as family, hobbies and interests,


VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

109 4 Can understand straightforward factualinformation about common everyday or

job related topics, identifying bothgeneral messages and specific details,

provided speech is clearly articulated in agenerally familiar accent.


B1.2

109 PRONUNCIATION INTONATION FOR REACTIONS ANDQUESTIONS

5 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even ifa foreign accent is sometimes evident

and occasional mispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

Can adapt his/her expression to deal withless routine, even difficult, situations.

FLEXIBILITY B1.2

6 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even ifa foreign accent is sometimes evident


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

109 LISTENING WALLPAPER7 Can express and respond to feelings

such as surprise, happiness, sadness,interest and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

110 SPEAKING TALKING ABOUT PICTURES8 Has a sufficient range of language to

describe unpredictable situations, explainthe main points in an idea or problemwith reasonable precision and expressthoughts on abstract or cultural topics

such as music and films.


B1.2

9 Can give straightforward descriptions ona variety of familiar subjects within

his/her field of interest.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1




of 70

EXPERIENCE

110/112

VOCABULARY DESCRIBING THE ARTS

110 10 Can relate the plot of a book or film anddescribe his/her reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

111 11 Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions onmost topics pertinent to his/her everydaylife such as family, hobbies and interests,


VOCABULARYRANGE

B1


PRONUNCIATION, COLLOCATIONAND GRAMMAR

12 Has a sufficient range of language todescribe unpredictable situations, explain

the main points in an idea or problemwith reasonable precision and expressthoughts on abstract or cultural topics



B1.2

Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even ifa foreign accent is sometimes evident


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

111 VOCABULARY DESCRIBING THE ARTS13 Can define the features of something

concrete for which he/she can’tremember the word.

COMPENSATING B1.2

Has a sufficient range of language todescribe unpredictable situations, explain




B1.2

112 14 Has a sufficient range of language todescribe unpredictable situations, explain




B1.2

15 Can summarise and give his or heropinion about a short story, article, talk,discussion, interview, or documentaryand answer further questions of detail.

INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.2

Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation (e.g. to bring up a newsubject) but is very dependent on

interviewer in the interaction.


INTERVIEWED

B1.1

112/114

READING SHAKESPEARE?

112 16 Is aware of, and looks out for signs of,the most significant differences betweenthe customs, usages, attitudes, valuesand beliefs prevalent in the communityconcerned and those of his or her own.


B1

Can reasonably fluently sustain astraightforward description of one of a

variety of subjects within his/her field ofinterest, presenting it as a linear

sequence of points.

OVERALL ORALPRODUCTION

B1




of 70

sequence of points.17 Can recognise the line of argument in the

treatment of the issue presented, thoughnot necessarily in detail.


ARGUMENT

B1.2

Can collate short pieces of informationfrom several sources and summarise

them for somebody else.

PROCESSING TEXT B1

18 Can scan longer texts in order to locatedesired information, and gather

information from different parts of a text,or from different texts in order to fulfil a

specific task.


B1.2

113 19 Can understand the description ofevents, feelings and wishes in personal

letters well enough to correspondregularly with a pen friend.


B1

Can recognise the line of argument in thetreatment of the issue presented, though

not necessarily in detail.


ARGUMENT

B1.2

20 Can scan longer texts in order to locatedesired information, and gather

information from different parts of a text,or from different texts in order to fulfil a

specific task.


B1.2

21 Can link a series of shorter, discretesimple elements into a connected, linear

sequence of points.


B1






B1.2





B1.2





B1.2

114/115

GRAMMAR THE PAST OF MODALS

114 25 Communicates with reasonable accuracyin familiar contexts; generally good

control though with noticeable mothertongue influence. Errors occur, but it isclear what he/she is trying to express.

GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

26 Communicates with reasonable accuracyin familiar contexts; generally good


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




of 70

clear what he/she is trying to express.115 27 Has a sufficient range of language to




B1.2

Can paraphrase short written passagesin a simple fashion, using the original text


PROCESSING TEXT B1


REACTING TO THINGS YOU ARETOLD

28 Can express and respond to feelingssuch as surprise, happiness, sadness,

interest and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

Can generally follow the main points ofextended discussion around him/her,




B1



CONVERSATION B1



CONVERSATION B1

31 Can give detailed accounts ofexperiences, describing feelings and

reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

Can express and respond to feelingssuch as surprise, happiness, sadness,


CONVERSATION B1

116 WRITING FIRST LINES (OF NOVELS)32 Can relate the plot of a book or film and

describe his/her reactions.SUSTAINED


EXPERIENCE

B1

33 Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field andinterest with a satisfactory level of

comprehension.


B1

34 Can recognise significant points instraightforward newspaper articles on

familiar subjects.


ARGUMENT

B1.1

35 Can write straightforward connected textson a range of familiar subjects within his

field of interest, by linking a series ofshorter discrete elements into a linear

sequence.


B1


REVIEW



CONVERSATION B1

Communicates with reasonable accuracyin familiar contexts; generally good


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




of 70

tongue influence. Errors occur, but it isclear what he/she is trying to express.

37 Can reasonably fluently relate astraightforward narrative or description as


THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1

Can perform and respond to a widerange of language functions, using their

most common exponents in a neutralregister.


B1

38 Can perform and respond to a widerange of language functions, using their

most common exponents in a neutralregister.


B1




VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

118 PRONUNCIATION40 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if

a foreign accent is sometimes evidentand occasional mispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

118 VOCABULARY REVIEW41 Has a sufficient range of language to




B1.2

42 Can work out how to communicate themain point(s) he/she wants to get across,



PLANNING B1

Can use a prepared questionnaire tocarry out a structured interview, with

some spontaneous follow up questions.


INTERVIEWED

B1.1

Can write very brief reports to a standardconventionalised format, which pass on

routine factual information and statereasons for actions.

REPORTS ANDESSAYS

B1.1




of 70

UNIT 12: NOT AN EASY GAMEG: CONDITIONALS (IF SENTENCES); P: INTONATION CLUES; V: PARTS OF THE BODY; INJURIES; L:FOOTBALL COMMENTARY; R: THE MANAGER; W: ACRONYMS; SP: TALKING ABOUT SPORT; F:ASKING HOW SOMEONE IS



119 SPEAKING TALKING ABOUT SPORT1 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express


current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

2 Can take part in routine formal discussion offamiliar subjects which is conducted in clearlyarticulated speech in the standard dialect and

which involves the exchange of factualinformation, receiving instructions or the

discussion of solutions to practical problems.

FORMALDISCUSSION AND

MEETINGS

B1

3 Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry outa structured interview, with somespontaneous follow up questions.


INTERVIEWED

B1.1

120 LISTENING FOOTBALL COMMENTARY4 Has enough language to get by, with sufficient

vocabulary to express him/herself with somehesitation and circumlocutions on topics suchas family, hobbies and interests, work, travel,




B1.1

5 Can understand the main points of radio newsbulletins and simpler recorded material about

familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly andclearly.


RECORDINGS

B1.1

6 Can understand the information content of themajority of recorded or broadcast audiomaterial on topics of personal interest

delivered in clear standard speech.


RECORDINGS

B1.2

7 Can identify unfamiliar words from the contexton topics related to his/her field and interests.


(WRITTEN)

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.1

120 PRONUNCIATION INTONATION CLUES9 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

120 LISTENING FOOTBALL COMMENTARY11 Can write straightforward connected texts on a

range of familiar subjects within his field ofinterest, by linking a series of shorter discrete



B1




of 70

Can develop an argument well enough to befollowed without difficulty most of the time.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1.2

121 GRAMMAR CONDITIONALS ( IF SENTENCES)12 Has a sufficient range of language to describe

unpredictable situations, explain the mainpoints in an idea or problem with reasonable

precision and express thoughts on abstract orcultural topics such as music and films.


B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




S

B1

14 Has a sufficient range of language to describeunpredictable situations, explain the main

points in an idea or problem with reasonableprecision and express thoughts on abstract or

cultural topics such as music and films.


B1.2




S

B1

15 Can write straightforward connected texts on arange of familiar subjects within his field of

interest, by linking a series of shorter discreteelements into a linear sequence.


B1

122/123

READING THE MANAGER

122 16 Can recognise the line of argument in thetreatment of the issue presented, though not



ARGUMENT

B1.2

123 17 Can recognise the line of argument in thetreatment of the issue presented, though not



ARGUMENT

B1.2




B1.2




B1.2



current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1




of 70



VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1

Has enough language to get by, with sufficientvocabulary to express him/herself with somehesitation and circumlocutions on topics suchas family, hobbies and interests, work, travel,




B1.1

124 VOCABULARY PARTS OF THE BODY; INJURIES22 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express


current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

23 Can provide concrete information required inan interview/consultation (e.g. describe

symptoms to a doctor) but does so with limitedprecision.


INTERVIEWED

B1.2


HOW A WORD IS USED




(WRITTEN)

B1.1

124 VOCABULARY PARTS OF THE BODY; INJURIES25 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express


current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1



VOCABULARYCONTROL

B1


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:

DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1


ASKING HOW SOMEONE IS

28 Can generally follow the main points ofextended discussion around him/her, provided

speech is clearly articulated in standarddialect.



B1




S

B1

Is aware of the salient politeness conventionsand acts appropriately.


S

B1




S

B1



S

B1




of 70

SCan express and respond to feelings such as

surprise, happiness, sadness, interest andindifference.

CONVERSATION B1


current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

31 Can explain why something is a problem. INFORMALDISCUSSION (WITH

FRIENDS)

B1.2




S

B1



S

B1

126/127

WRITING ACRONYMS

126 32 Can recognise significant points instraightforward newspaper articles on familiar

subjects.


ARGUMENT

B1.1




B1.2


current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

Is aware of, and looks out for signs of, themost significant differences between the

customs, usages, attitudes, values and beliefsprevalent in the community concerned and

those of his or her own.


S

B1

127 35 Has a sufficient range of language to describeunpredictable situations, explain the main

points in an idea or problem with reasonableprecision and express thoughts on abstract or

cultural topics such as music and films.


B1.2

127/128

GRAMMAR ANDFUNCTIONALLANGUAGE

REVIEW

127 36 Can perform and respond to a wide range oflanguage functions, using their most common



S

B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can make his/her opinions and reactionsunderstood as regards possible solutions orthe question of what to do next, giving brief


GOAL-ORIENTEDCO-OPERATION(E.G. REPAIRING A

CAR, DISCUSSING A

DOCUMENT

ORGANIZING ANEVENT)

B1.1




of 70

ORGANIZING AN

EVENT)128 37 Can perform and respond to a wide range of

language functions, using their most commonexponents in a neutral register.


S

B1



S

B1

Can express and respond to feelings such assurprise, happiness, sadness, interest and

indifference.

CONVERSATION B1



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

128/129

VOCABULARY REVIEW

128 39 Has a sufficient vocabulary to expresshim/herself with some circumlocutions on mosttopics pertinent to his/her everyday life such asfamily, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and

current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1


current events.

VOCABULARYRANGE

B1

Can write accounts of experiences, describingfeelings and reactions in simple connected

text.

CREATIVEWRITING

B1




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UNIT 13: MORE THAN MUSICG: VERB PATTERNS; P: STRESSED SYLLABLES; V: HOBBIES AND PROFESSIONS (WORDFORMATION); L: WHICH SUSAN? (INTERVIEW); R: A SPECIAL CONCERT; W: FOR AND AGAINST;SP: TALKING ABOUT MUSIC; F: SHOWING CONCERN



130/131

READING A SPECIAL CONCERT

130 1 Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field and interestwith a satisfactory level of comprehension.


B1

131 2 Can recognise significant points instraightforward newspaper articles on

familiar subjects.


ARGUMENT

B1.1

Can summarise and give his or her opinionabout a short story, article, talk, discussion,


INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.2

3 Can narrate a story. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING

EXPERIENCE

B1

Can read straightforward actual texts onsubjects related to his/her field and interestwith a satisfactory level of comprehension.


B1


4 Can identify unfamiliar words from thecontext on topics related to his/her field and

interests.


B1.2

5 Shows good control of elementaryvocabulary but major errors still occur when



131 READING A SPECIAL CONCERT6 Shows good control of elementary

vocabulary but major errors still occur whenexpressing more complex thoughts or

handling unfamiliar topics and situations.


131/133

VOCABULARY HOBBIES AND PROFESSIONS (WORDFORMATION)

131 7 Shows good control of elementaryvocabulary but major errors still occur when





GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can extrapolate the meaning of occasionalunknown words from the context and



B1.1

Shows good control of elementaryvocabulary but major errors still occur when






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handling unfamiliar topics and situations.132 PRONUNCIATION STRESSED SYLLABLES



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

133 VOCABULARY HOBBIES AND PROFESSIONS (WORDFORMATION)



VOCABULARY RANGE B1

Shows good control of elementaryvocabulary but major errors still occur when



12 Can describe dreams, hopes andambitions.


EXPERIENCE

B1

133 SPEAKING TALKING ABOUT MUSIC13 Can work out how to communicate the main

point(s) he/she wants to get across,exploiting any resources available and

limiting the message to what he/she canrecall or find the means to express.

PLANNING B1

14 Can reasonably fluently sustain astraightforward description of one of a

variety of subjects within his/her field ofinterest, presenting it as a linear sequence

of points.


B1

Can carry out a prepared interviewchecking and confirming information though

he/she may occasionally have to ask forrepetition if the other person's response is

rapid or extended.


B1.2

15 Can summarise and give his or her opinionabout a short story, article, talk, discussion,


INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.2

134 GRAMMAR VERB PATTERNS16 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Has a sufficient range of language todescribe unpredictable situations, explainthe main points in an idea or problem with


and films.


B1.2




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and films.18 Communicates with reasonable accuracy in



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



and films.


B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



and films.


B1.2

Can rehearse and try out new combinationsand expressions, inviting feedback.

PLANNING B1

135/136

LISTENING WHICH SUSAN?

135 20 Can write personal letters and notes askingfor or conveying simple information of

immediate relevance, getting across thepoint he/she feels to be important.


B1




B1.1





B1


HOW WORDS COMBINE AND CHANGE



and films.


B1.2

136 LISTENING WHICH SUSAN?136 23 Can generally follow the main points of


standard dialect.



B1

Can express and respond to feelings suchas surprise, happiness, sadness, interest

and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

24 Can identify unfamiliar words from thecontext on topics related to his/her field and

interests.


B1





B1.2




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information about common everyday or jobrelated topics, identifying both general

messages and specific details, providedspeech is clearly articulated in a generally

familiar accent.

COMPREHENSION




B1

136/137

FUNCTIONALLANGUAGE

SHOWING CONCERN

136 27 Can perform and respond to a wide rangeof language functions, using their most



B1

Is aware of the salient politenessconventions and acts appropriately.


B1


of points.


B1


and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

137 28 Has a sufficient range of language todescribe unpredictable situations, explainthe main points in an idea or problem with


and films.


B1.2


and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

Can perform and respond to a wide rangeof language functions, using their most



B1



and films.


B1.2


and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1




B1



and films.


B1.2


and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1




B1




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31 Can enter unprepared into conversation onfamiliar topics, express personal opinions

and exchange information on topics that arefamiliar, of personal interest or pertinent toeveryday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work,

travel and current events).


B1.1


and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1

138 WRITING FOR AND AGAINST32 Can reasonably fluently sustain a

straightforward description of one of avariety of subjects within his/her field of

interest, presenting it as a linear sequenceof points.


B1

Can take part in routine formal discussionof familiar subjects which is conducted inclearly articulated speech in the standard

dialect and which involves the exchange offactual information, receiving instructions or

the discussion of solutions to practicalproblems.

FORMAL DISCUSSIONAND MEETINGS

B1

33 Can work out how to communicate the mainpoint(s) he/she wants to get across,



PLANNING B1.1

34 Can work out how to communicate the mainpoint(s) he/she wants to get across,



PLANNING B1.1

35 Can rehearse and try out new combinationsand expressions, inviting feedback.

PLANNING B1.2






REVIEW



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2



and films.


B1.2


and indifference.

CONVERSATION B1




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as surprise, happiness, sadness, interestand indifference.




B1




VOCABULARY RANGE B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1



PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1




VOCABULARY RANGE B1


of points.


B1



THEMATICDEVELOPMENT

B1




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UNIT 14: GETTING ALONGG: DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH; P: MOVING STRESS; V: FRIENDS AND ENEMIES; L: HE HAD ANICE SMILE (MINI-NARRATIVES); R: RACHEL; W: ‘SMALL ADS’; SP: A SAD STORY (STORYRECONSTRUCTION); F: INVITING SOMEONE



141 LISTENING HE HAD A NICE SMILE (MINI-NARRATIVES)

1 Can relate details of unpredictableoccurrences, e.g. an accident.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1

Can understand straightforward factualinformation about common everyday or

job related topics, identifying both generalmessages and specific details, provided



B1.2

2 Can understand straightforward factualinformation about common everyday or

job related topics, identifying both generalmessages and specific details, provided



B1.2

141 PRONUNCIATION MOVING STRESS3 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if

a foreign accent is sometimes evident andoccasional mispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

4 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even ifa foreign accent is sometimes evident and


PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1

141 LISTENING HE HAD A NICE SMILE (MINI-NARRATIVES)


reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1

142 GRAMMAR DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH6 Communicates with reasonable accuracy

in familiar contexts; generally good controlthough with noticeable mother tongue


GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2




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INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1

143/144

VOCABULARY FRIENDS AND ENEMIES



VOCABULARY RANGE B1


GETTING AS MUCH INFORMATION ASPOSSIBLE


reasonable precision and expressthoughts on abstract or cultural topics



B1.2

12 Has enough language to get by, withsufficient vocabulary to express


current events, but lexical limitationscause repetition and even difficulty with



B1.1

144 VOCABULARY FRIENDS AND ENEMIES144 13 Has a sufficient vocabulary to express



VOCABULARY RANGE B1



VOCABULARY RANGE B1

15 Can obtain more detailed information. INFORMATIONEXCHANGE

B1.1

144 SPEAKING A SAD STORY (STORYRECONSTRUCTION)

16 Can narrate a story. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1

17 Can narrate a story. SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1


comprehension.


B1

Can express thoughts on more abstract,cultural topics such as films, books, music

etc.


B1.2


INVITING SOMEONE

19 Can perform and respond to a wide rangeof language functions, using their most



B1




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common exponents in a neutral register.Is aware of the salient politeness

conventions and acts appropriately.SOCIOLINGUISTIC

APPROPRIATENESSB1

Can link a series of shorter, discretesimple elements into a connected, linear

sequence of points.


B1

Can understand the main points of clearstandard speech on familiar matters

regularly encountered in work, school,leisure etc, including short narratives.


B1.1

20 Is aware of the salient politenessconventions and acts appropriately.


B1

Can make his/her opinions and reactionsunderstood as regards solutions to

problems or practical questions of whereto go, what to do, how to organise an

event (e.g. an outing).


FRIENDS)

B1.1

21 Can perform and respond to a wide rangeof language functions, using their most



B1





FRIENDS)

B1.1


sequence of points.


B1





FRIENDS)

B1.1




B1

146/147

READING RACHEL

146 23 Can recognise the line of argument in thetreatment of the issue presented, though

not necessarily in detail.


ARGUMENT

B1.2

147 24 Can extrapolate the meaning ofoccasional unknown words from the

context and deduce sentence meaningprovided the topic discussed is familiar.


(WRITTEN)

B1.1


comprehension.


B1

26 Spelling, punctuation and layout areaccurate enough to be followed most of

the time.

ORTHOGRAPHICCONTROL

B1

27 Spelling, punctuation and layout areaccurate enough to be followed most of

the time.

ORTHOGRAPHICCONTROL

B1



and interests.


(WRITTEN)

B1.2




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context on topics related to his/her fieldand interests.

AND INFERRING(WRITTEN)


and interests.


(WRITTEN)

B1.2





B1.2

147 READING RACHEL31 Can express thoughts on more abstract,

cultural topics such as films, books, musicetc.


B1.2

148 WRITING ‘SMALL ADS’32 Can scan longer texts in order to locate

desired information, and gatherinformation from different parts of a text,or from different texts in order to fulfil a

specific task.


B1.2



VOCABULARY RANGE B1

34 Can paraphrase short written passages ina simple fashion, using the original text


PROCESSING TEXT B1





B1.2

36 Can convey information and ideas onabstract as well as concrete topics, check

information and ask about or explainproblems with reasonable precision.


B1


REVIEW




GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can reasonably fluently relate astraightforward narrative or description as


SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1




GRAMMATICALACCURACY

B1.2

Can link a series of shorter, discretesimple elements into a connected, linear

sequence of points.


B1




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Can maintain a conversation ordiscussion but may sometimes be difficultto follow when trying to say exactly what

he/she would like to.

CONVERSATION B1


reactions.

SUSTAINEDMONOLOGUE:


B1




VOCABULARY RANGE B1

150 PRONUNCIATION41 Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if

a foreign accent is sometimes evident andoccasional mispronunciations occur.

PHONOLOGICALCONTROL

B1


sequence of points.


B1

List of abbreviations used:

G: grammarP: pronunciationV: vocabularyL: listeningR: readingW: writingSP: speakingF: function


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