OBJECTIVE B2
The objective of this course is to develop the four language skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking in order for the student to achieve the B2 level in English.
CONTENTS B2
Corresponding to the B2 level as described in the “MARC Europeu Comu de Referència de les Llengües”.
READING
Students will be able to understand authentic texts in different styles on a range of subjects and the general meaning of more specific articles.
LISTENING
Students will be able to understand in a general way, a range of language and arguments expressed on radio and TV programmes, videos and podcasts.
WRITING
Students will be able to write reports, articles, blogs, formal and informal letters and emails that communicate the desired message.
SPEAKING
Students will be able to summarize and present ideas on a given topic, maintain conversations of a casual nature for an extended period of time and discuss cultural and current events topics with a degree of fluency and a somewhat limited range of expression.
METHODOLOGY
The classes follow a communicative approach and the student is expected to participate actively and undertake between 2 and 4 hours a week of complementary study.
EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION
Students will be evaluated at the end of the course with a final examination which evaluates the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. To receive a certificate for the course students must pass this final exam.
ATTENDANCE
You are recommended to attend a minimum of 80% of the classes. Students can sit the final exam regardless of the number of classes they have attended.