English Lower Intermediate B1.1
Welcome. This is the first of our 2 courses in English to take you to a B1 level of competence. English is the most important international language for the workplace and for study. The varied learning activities on this course will enable you to communicate effectively in a variety of situations and on a range of important topics like daily life, travel and food. This course will help you become an independent user of the English language, able to cope with practical situations while abroad, such as finding work, accommodation and creating a social network.
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- Level Professional
- Duration 22 hours
- Course by Università di Napoli Federico II
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Welcome. This is the first of our 2 courses in English to take you to a B1 level of competence. English is the most important international language for the workplace and for study. The varied learning activities on this course will enable you to communicate effectively in a variety of situations and on a range of important topics like daily life, travel and food. This course will help you become an independent user of the English language, able to cope with practical situations while abroad, such as finding work, accommodation and creating a social network.Modules
Before you start
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Share your knowledge!
1
Videos
- Welcome to this course!
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Readings
- Common European Framework for Languages
Language focus
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3
Videos
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2
Readings
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3
Assignment
3
Assignment
- Let's practice - Use of the present tenses
- Vocabulary - The symbolic meaning of colors
- Let's practice - Adverbs of frequency
3
Videos
- Language focus: Nice to meet you
- Time and frequency
- Pronunciation: Consonants
2
Readings
- Grammar focus - Present tenses
- Vocabulary focus: days of the week
Practical situations
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Readings
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PeerReview
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Applying for a Summer School
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Peer Review
- Let's practice - Introducing yourself
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- Introducing yourself
- Instagram profiles
Skills development
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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5
Assignment
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Assignment
- Reading skills - Online learning
- Reading skills - Online learning
- Listening skills - The color of my week
- Listening skills - The color of my week
- Nice to meet you!
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Discussions
- Writing skills - How to learn English
2
Readings
- Speaking skills: what to expect in the Cambridge P.E.T. exam
- Downloadable Dictionary
Language focus
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4
Videos
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Readings
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4
Assignment
4
Assignment
- Vocabulary focus: Personality adjectives
- Vocabulary focus: Describing relationships
- Relative pronouns and clauses
- Let's practice: "have" collocations
4
Videos
- Do I look like my mum?
- Personality adjectives - negative
- The verb "Have"
- Pronunciation - individual vowel sounds
1
Readings
- Grammar focus: relative pronouns and clauses
Practical tasks and situations
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2
Readings
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4
Assignment
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Assignment
- Let's practice: Au Pair, host families
- Au Pair, host families
- Let's practice: describing job candidates
- Describing job candidates
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Readings
- Au Pair: host families
- Candidates for a job
Skills development
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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3
Assignment
3
Assignment
- Listening skills: Omena talks about Felix
- Reading skills: Making new friends when you move
- People and relationships
1
Discussions
- Writing skills: Someone important
2
Readings
- Speaking skills for international exams
- Downloadable dictionary
Language focus
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
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5
Assignment
5
Assignment
- Vocabulary focus: free time activities
- Let's practice: activities and equipment
- Let's practice: The right adverb
- Let's practice: Do, Go, Play
- Let's practice: Present perfect and present perfect continuous
3
Videos
- What shall we do this afternoon?
- The present perfect
- Pronunciation - Fricative consonants
3
Readings
- Grammar focus: Adverbs of manner
- Grammar focus: Do, Go, Play
- Grammar focus: Since and for
Practical situations
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3
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Let's practice: Organising a trip
2
Discussions
- Let’s practice: write an email
- Find out which hobby suits you best!
3
Readings
- What shall we do this afternoon?
- Tandem Learning
- Starting a new hobby
Skills development
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1
Videos
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Readings
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1
Discussion
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4
Assignment
4
Assignment
- Listening Skills
- Reading skills: match the person to the program
- Interview with a football player: video comprehension
- Free time activities
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Discussions
- Writing: Free time
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Videos
- Watching: interview with a football player
2
Readings
- Speaking skills: P.E.T. exam
- Downloadable Dictionary
Language focus
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3
Videos
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4
Readings
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Let's practice: past tense
- Let's practice: get + participle
3
Videos
- Nostalgia alert: holiday photos
- The Past Simple
- Pronunciation - Consonants (extras)
4
Readings
- What type of holiday do you prefer?
- Listening activity - My favorite type of holiday
- Grammar focus: past tenses
- Vocabulary focus: get + participle
Practical situations
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5
Assignment
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Assignment
- Where did you go on holiday last year?
- Problem-solving abroad
- Booking accommodation
- Hiring a car
- Transport announcements
Skills development
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Readings
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1
Discussion
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3
Assignment
3
Assignment
- Listening skills - Describing a place
- Reading skills - What vaccines do you need to travel in Africa?
- Holidays and travel
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Discussions
- Writing skills: What is your favorite summer song?
2
Readings
- Speaking skills - Giving an opinion and reasoning
- Downloadable Dictionary
Language focus
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3
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4
Assignment
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Assignment
- Vocabulary focus: Food and meals
- Let's practice: Expressing quantities
- Let's practice: Imperative
- Let's practice: Vocabulary for cooking processes
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Videos
- Lunch together!
- Expressing quantities
- Pronunciation - Long vowel sounds
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Readings
- Pronunciation focus: fruit and vegetables
- Grammar focus: Expressing quantities
- Grammar focus: Imperative
Practical situations
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2
Discussion
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Assignment
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- Cooking instructions
- Become a chef!
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Discussions
- Eating healthily
- Restaurant menus
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- Following a recipe
Skills Development
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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3
Assignment
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Assignment
- Listening: Let's talk about fast food!
- Reading Skills : Cooking habits today
- Food and cooking
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Discussions
- Writing: My favorite dish
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- Speaking: Food & drinks
- Downloadable Dictionary
Language focus
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
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5
Assignment
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Assignment
- Vocabulary focus: Types of houses
- Vocabulary focus: Describing features of houses
- Vocabulary focus: Describing locations
- Let's practice: Comparative and Superlative
- Let's practice: Make or Do
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Videos
- Are you ready for the viewing?
- Comparative and Superlative adjectives
- Pronunciation - Diphthongs
3
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- Grammar focus: Comparatives and Superlatives
- Household Chore List
- Grammar focus: Make or Do
Practical situations
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Let's practice: Household planner
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- Ways to Find Apartments for Rent
- When you’ve found a place
Skills Development
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Discussion
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3
Assignment
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- Listening skills: Sharing an apartment
- Reading skills: Which house is best?
- Home and living
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Discussions
- Writing: My dream house
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- Speaking: The house of your dreams
- Downloadable Dictionary
Auto Summary
Unlock the power of effective communication with the "English Lower Intermediate B1.1" course, designed to elevate your English proficiency to a B1 level. Focused on practical language skills essential for the workplace and academic settings, this course offers a diverse array of learning activities that prepare you for real-world interactions. From navigating daily life and travel to enjoying culinary experiences, you'll gain the confidence to handle various situations independently. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, this comprehensive course spans 1320 minutes of immersive content, ensuring thorough understanding and practice. Whether you're looking to find work, secure accommodation, or build a social network abroad, this course equips you with the necessary skills to succeed. Flexible subscription options include a Starter plan for beginners and a Professional plan for those seeking advanced learning. Ideal for professionals and students aiming to enhance their English language capabilities, this course is your gateway to becoming a proficient user of the world's most important international language. Join now and start your journey towards mastering English today.
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