Berlitz English Level 3 This course is suited to those wishing to study English who have some knowledge of the language, with limited time to study. The course will include a Berlitz English book, audio CDs and website access. The course will also include use of DVDs and a Berlitz compiled magazine containing contemporary articles of cultural interest. The goals for each lesson will cover a range of pronunciation practice, vocabulary work, listening activities based on real life situations, reading tasks and writing exercises to help focus on accuracy and grammar to enhance effective communication. Supplementary material may be included according to the changing language needs of the learner. The course will include learning strategies to enable students to develop their language skills outside the classroom.
Orientation Welcome to the Berlitz Centre by staff Let’s get together! Sushi or Spaghetti?
Inviting someone out Extending invitations Offering congratulations Reported speech with statements and questions
Discussing deadlines Discussing project management Reporting the status of a project
Choosing a restaurant Discussing types of restaurants Expressing preferences As…..as / as much …..as / as many …..as
Opening a bank account Discussing personal finances Describing saving / spending habits Discussing payment options
Can we still meet the deadline?
Double pronouns over- / under- as prefixes
Learning Strategies Being an active learner
I’d like to open an account
Present perfect / already/ yet/ simple past vs. present perfect
Aisle or window!
Checking in for a flight Future progressive
Aisle or window!
Getting around the airport Asking to change seats In case / although / unless
Review Language review (grammar and vocabulary) DVD based lesson English Passport magazine lesson Role Play lesson Your turn presentations
How do I get to the beach?
Asking for directions Describing road conditions Talking about commuting alternatives Reported commands
Have you found a place yet?
Discussing apartment searches Describing properties Responding to an advertisement Reflexive pronouns
Tell me about yourself
Interviewing for a job Talking about skills, qualifications and qualities Conducting an interview Present perfect progressive/ prefixes – un-, in-, dis-, past to be
Outdoor fun
Discussing vacation options Talking about outdoor activities
Gerunds as subjects
Outdoor fun
Describing an outdoor experience Ever with present and present perfect / ever for emphasis
Are you alright?
Describing an accident Talking about emergencies Asking if someone is alright
Review Language review (grammar and vocabulary) and/or Role Play DVD based lesson English Passport magazine lesson Level Check Your turn presentations Leaving Certificates for students finishing course
Passive
Berlitz Language Centre
Lincoln House 296 – 302 High Holborn
London WC1V 7JH
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