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Macmillan Practice Online is the easy way to get all the benefits of online learning – and with over 100 courses to choose from, covering all competence levels and ranging from business English to exam practice and from academic to general English, you’re sure to find the one that suits your needs. Take a look at the syllabus below for a complete list of the resources offered by this Macmillan Practice Online course.
openMind 1 Practice Online This course accompanies 'openMind 1'. It corresponds to CEFR level A1. There are twelve units that mirror the units in the coursebook. Resources are grouped into 'Language Focus', 'Grammar Focus', 'Vocabulary', 'Listening', 'Pronunciation', 'Games' and 'Can Do' statements.
UNIT 1 English around the World This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to ask and answer personal questions with the verb 'be'. It also provides practice of the alphabet, numbers and the use of 'be' in questions and statements. Listening
Listening to a conversation between two students about their classmates. Listening to a conversation about cell phone numbers. Listening to four different sets of numbers and letters, and identifying which ones you hear.
Vocabulary
Practicing completing forms. Practicing ordinal numbers.
Language Focus
Practicing the question words 'what', 'who' and 'where'.
'Can Do' Statements
I can give basic personal information. I can use 'be' in statements and questions. I can use and understand information questions with 'be'. I can use and understand ordinal numbers. I can say and understand the letters of the alphabet. I can listen for simple specific information. I can complete simple forms and request assistance.
Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of how to use the affirmative form of the present tense of the verb 'be'. Checking your knowledge of how to form questions and short answers with the verb 'be'. Checking your knowledge of common uses of the verb 'be' in the present tense.
Question words
Language Exercise
Be : present simple affirmative
Grammar Reference Unit
Be : present simple interrogative
Grammar Reference Unit
Be : simple present use
Grammar Reference Unit
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Completing forms
Vocabulary Activity
Cell phone numbers
Listening Activity
Numbers
Vocabulary Activity
Letters and numbers
Listening Activity
Who's he?
Listening Activity
UNIT 2 What do You Do? This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about possession, jobs and the family. It also provides practice of articles and possessives. Language Focus
Practicing the possessive 's'. Practicing possessive adjectives: 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our', 'their'. Practicing the possessive adjectives: 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our'.
'Can Do' Statements
I can talk about family members and their occupations. I can use indefinite and zero articles. I can use and understand possessive pronouns. I can talk about family members and occupations. I can anticipate and listen for specific information. I can correctly stress occupations.
Listening
Listening to six people talking about what jobs they do.
Games
Matching nouns of opposite genders. Matching questions and answers related to exchanging personal information.
Vocabulary
Practicing words for family relationships. Practicing places of work.
Pronunciation
Identifying the main syllable stress in countries and nationalities within three pattern groups.
Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of the use of 'a' and 'an'. Checking your knowledge of the possessive case.
Possessive 's
Language Exercise
Places of work
Vocabulary Activity
This is my family
Language Exercise
Jobs
Listening Activity
Articles: a v. an
Grammar Reference Unit
Family relationships
Vocabulary Activity
Possessive case: form
Grammar Reference Unit
First day in the office
Language Exercise
Word stress
Pronunciation Activity
The family tree
Vocabulary Activity
Farmer Smith's Chickens
Game
The Neighborhood
Game
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UNIT 3 Down Time This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about hobbies and people. It also provides practice of likes and dislikes and the simple present. Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of how to form the affirmative form of the simple present. Checking your knowledge of how to form questions and short answers in the simple present.
Language Focus
Practicing 'have' and adjectives to describe people. Practicing the simple present. Practicing questions and negatives with 'like' and giving short answers. Practicing the question words 'when', 'why', 'what', 'how' and 'where'. Practicing personal pronouns and simple present verb forms.
Listening
Listening to four conversations about likes and dislikes. Listening to two people talking about the sports they like. Listening to someone being interviewed about their life and matching questions with their answers.
Vocabulary
Practicing types of hobbies. Practicing useful language to talk about hobbies.
'Can Do' Statements
I can use and understand statements and questions in the simple present. I can use and understand information questions in the simple present. I can describe myself and my interests. I can talk about free-time activities. I can talk about personality.
Pronunciation
Practicing the sounds /z/ and /s/ at the ends of words.
Present simple
Language Exercise
What sports do you like?
Listening Activity
Likes and dislikes
Language Exercise
Consonant sounds
Pronunciation Activity
Present simple: affirmative
Grammar Reference Unit
What's your hobby?
Vocabulary Activity
Present simple: interrogative
Grammar Reference Unit
Question words
Language Exercise
An interview with Pete
Listening Activity
My family and I
Language Exercise
Family possessions
Language Exercise
Likes and dislikes
Listening Activity
Talking about hobbies
Vocabulary Activity
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UNIT 4 Day In, Day Out This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about when things happen and to tell the time. It also provides practice of words indicating time. Language Focus
Listening to excerpts from four radio broadcasts to choose the correct time of day for each broadcast, and select a.m. or p.m. for each time. Practicing the prepositions of time 'in', 'on' and 'at'. Reading about someone's daily routine and putting events next to the time they happen. Practicing short answers to simple present questions.
Listening
Listening to conversations about times. Listening to two people talking about their daily routine in different countries.
Games
Matching prepositions connected with time.
'Can Do' Statements
I can talk about personal routines. I can use and understand prepositions of time. I can tell the time in a variety of ways. I can listen for specific information.
Vocabulary
Practicing words indicating time. Practicing telling the time. Practicing the days of the week. Practicing words for different types of jobs.
What time is it?
Language Exercise
Telling the time
Listening Activity
Prepositions of time
Language Exercise
My job
Listening Activity
Max's day
Language Exercise
Daily routine
Listening Activity
Getting the time right
Vocabulary Activity
What does Mrs. Bari do?
Language Exercise
What time is it?
Vocabulary Activity
What's your job?
Vocabulary Activity
Days of the week
Vocabulary Activity
Pret a Porter
Game
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UNIT 5 Here, There, and Everywhere This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about places and things to do in a city and ask for and give directions. It also provides practice of 'There is / are' and countable and uncountable nouns. Games
Following directions in a city.
Vocabulary
Practicing buildings and place names.
Pronunciation Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of the prepositions of place 'at', 'in', 'on' and 'under'. Checking your knowledge of prepositions of place 'behind', 'between', 'in front of', 'next to' and 'across (from)'. Checking your knowledge of the use of 'some', 'any', 'no' and 'a / an'.
'Can Do' Statements
I can use and understand 'There is' / 'There are'. I can give and understand directions. I can describe places / attractions in a city. I can use prepositions of place. I can talk about places in town.
Language Focus
Practicing the use of 'there is' and 'there are'. Practicing 'there is / are' + countable / uncountable nouns. Practicing the modal verb 'should'. Practicing the use of 'there is', 'there are', 'there isn't' and 'there aren't'. Practicing compound nouns. Practicing prepositions of place. Practicing 'a', 'some' and 'any'.
There is, there are
Language Exercise
Countable and uncountable nouns
Language Exercise
Modals of advice
Language Exercise
Is there a bank on this street?
Language Exercise
Directions
Language Exercise
Places and buildings Compound nouns
Prepositions of place 1
Grammar Reference Unit
Prepositions of place 2
Grammar Reference Unit
Prepositions of place 3
Grammar Reference Unit
Some, any, no, a /an
Grammar Reference Unit
Vocabulary Activity
Quantifiers
Language Exercise
Language Exercise
In my room
Language Exercise
Calling All Cars
Game
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UNIT 6 Different Strokes This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about lifestyles. It also provides practice of the use of the simple present and the present progressive. Language Focus
Contrasting the simple present and present progressive. Practicing the simple present and present progressive. Practicing the present progressive. Practicing recognition of the verbs that are not normally used in the progressive forms. Practicing the present simple and the present progressive.
Listening
Listening to a girl talking about her family and the environment. Listening to two teenagers talking about a healthier lifestyle.
'Can Do' Statements
I can understand and use descriptions of lifestyles. I can understand and produce the present progressive. I can differentiate between the present progressive and the simple present. I can talk about green lifestyles. I can describe different lifestyles.
Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of the difference between the use of the simple present and present progressive. Checking your knowledge of the present progressive affirmative, negative and interrogative forms. Checking your knowledge of the spelling rules for the present progressive.
Present simple and present progressive
Language Exercise
Present progressive: affirmative
Grammar Reference Unit
Present simple v. present progressive
Language Exercise
Present progressive: negative
Grammar Reference Unit
Present progressive
Language Exercise
Simple present vs. present progressive
Grammar Reference Unit
Present progressive: interrogative
Grammar Reference Unit
Healthy eating
Listening Activity
Present progressive: spelling
Grammar Reference Unit
Present progressive v. present simple
Language Exercise
The recycling center
Language Exercise
Good for the environment
Listening Activity
The Evil Doctor
Game
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UNIT 7 You Have Talent! This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about personalities, talents and abilities. It also provides practice of 'can' and adverbs. Listening
Listening to people talking about sports and putting the sports into the order you hear them. Listening to telephone messages.
Language Focus
Practicing the modal verb 'can / can't' for ability. Practicing adverbs with the present progressive. Practicing adjectives and adverbs. Practicing questions and negatives with 'like' and giving short answers.
Pronunciation
Identifying the words 'can' and 'can't' in simple sentences and questions.
'Can Do' Statements
I can use and understand 'can' to describe abilities. I can use 'can' and 'can’t' with adverbs of manner. I can use and understand positive adjectives. I can use and understand phrases to describe talents and abilities. I can correctly stress 'can' and 'can’t'.
Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of affirmative, negative and interrogative forms of 'can'.
Vocabulary
Practicing names of sports.
Can for ability
Language Exercise
I play volleyball
Listening Activity
Adverbs
Language Exercise
Can you do this?
Listening Activity
Ability: can
Grammar Reference Unit
Vowel sounds
Pronunciation Activity
What's your favorite sport?
Vocabulary Activity
Talents
Language Exercise
Likes and dislikes
Language Exercise
UNIT 8 Shopping Around This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about shopping habits and clothes. It also provides practice of adjectives, comparatives and demonstratives. Listening
Listening to conversations in a store. Listening to people asking about how much things cost. Listening to descriptions of what four people are wearing and matching the descriptions with pictures of the people. Listening to a conversation about preferences for colors and clothes.
Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of comparatives formed by adding '-er' to the adjective.
Language Focus
Practicing demonstrative adjectives. Practicing the demonstratives: 'this / these', 'that / those'. Practicing ways to ask for information in a store. Practicing the simple present of the verb 'be'.
'Can Do' Statements
I can ask to try on clothes in a store and respond to questions. I can use comparative adjectives. I can use and understand clothes words. I can listen to identify the cost of something.
Vocabulary
Practicing expressions that are useful when shopping. Practicing words and phrases used in stores. Practicing spelling words for clothes.
Buying things
Language Exercise
Can I help you?
Language Exercise
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Asking for information in a store
Language Exercise
Shopping
Listening Activity
Comparative adjectives: + - er
Grammar Reference Unit
Can I help you?
Listening Activity
Clothes
Vocabulary Activity
Shopping
Vocabulary Activity
Getting dressed
Language Exercise
Shopping around
Vocabulary Activity
My favorite clothes
Listening Activity
I don't like the color!
Listening Activity
UNIT 9 Let's Eat This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to make suggestions and to order food in restaurants. It also provides practice of words about food and diets. Listening
Listening to someone ordering food in a restaurant. Listening to two people ordering food and choosing the guest who orders each item. Listening to conversations at a supermarket and dragging words to the correct section.
Language Focus
Practicing using 'Let's' for suggestions.
'Can Do' Statements
I can use countable and uncountable nouns correctly. I can use infinitive phrases to express desire, invitations and obligations. I can talk about food. I can order food from a menu.
Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of uncountable nouns that represent food.
Games
Matching words and drawings related to fruit and vegetables.
Vocabulary
Practicing words and phrases used in restaurants. Practicing words and phrases used in restaurants. Practicing words about food.
Suggestions with Let's
Language Exercise
What's on the menu?
Listening Activity
Eating out
Vocabulary Activity
Food
Vocabulary Activity
Restaurants and eating out
Listening Activity
At the supermarket
Listening Activity
Uncountable nouns: food
Grammar Reference Unit
Mr. Fletcher's Grocery Store
Game
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UNIT 10 Speaking of the Past This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about past events and journeys. It also provides practice of regular and irregular verbs in the simple past and adjectives. Language Focus
Practicing the simple past. Practicing irregular forms of the simple past.
Grammar Focus
hecking your knowledge of the use of the simple past. Checking your knowledge of how to use irregular verbs in the simple past. Checking your knowledge of adjectives ending in '-ed' and '-ing.' Checking your knowledge of how to spell simple past regular endings.
'Can Do' Statements
I can describe a past experience. I can form affirmative statements in the simple past. I can form questions and negative statements in the simple past. I can understand and use '-ed' and '–ing' adjectives. I can use set phrases to talk about past experiences. I can understand the main idea of a simple conversation.
Listening
Listening to a conversation about a vacation trip and choosing the correct words to complete questions. Listening to John talking to Pam about her weekend and keying in the missing words to complete questions and short answers.
Last winter ...
Language Exercise
Different hobbies
Language Exercise
Past simple
Language Exercise
Language Exercise
Simple past regular: use
Grammar Reference Unit
What did you do last weekend? On vacation
Listening Activity
Simple past irregular: use
Grammar Reference Unit
Past simple regular: spelling
Grammar Reference Unit
Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing : list
Grammar Reference Unit
Tell me about your weekend
Listening Activity
UNIT 11 Great Lives This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about past historical events and experiences. It also provides practice of the simple past and object pronouns. Listening
Listening to a teacher from Mozambique talking about important events in his life and completing sentences with specific information about him.
Language Focus
Practicing the simple past and simple present verb forms of irregular verbs. Practicing the simple past. Practicing object pronouns. Practicing questions in the simple past.
Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of object pronouns.
'Can Do' Statements
I can understand and use object pronouns. I can name historical events. I can talk about major life events.
Past and present hobbies
Language Exercise
Past simple
Language Exercise
A vacation in Rio
Language Exercise
Object pronouns: pronoun reference
Grammar Reference Unit
Cabinda's life
Listening Activity
Questions in the past simple
Language Exercise
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A singer's story
Language Exercise
UNIT 12 In the Near Future This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about future plans and arrangements. It also provides practice of the present progressive with future meaning and practice of the future with 'going to'. Grammar Focus
Checking your knowledge of the use of the future with 'going to'. Checking your knowledge of the interrogative form of the future with 'going to'. Checking your knowledge of the negative form of the future with 'going to'. Checking your knowledge of the affirmative form of the future with 'going to'.
Pronunciation 'Can Do' Statements
I can understand and use the present progressive with future meaning. I can use 'going to' to talk about intentions. I can use phrases with 'go'. I can use phrases with 'start' and 'stop' to talk about intentions.
Games
Practicing the simple past and present progressive.
Vocabulary
Practicing using 'play', 'go' and 'do' with different sports.
Listening
Listening to somebody talk about changed arrangements. Listening to a telephone conversation about two people meeting.
Future with going to : use
Grammar Reference Unit
Future with going to : interrogative
Grammar Reference Unit
I do aerobics
Vocabulary Activity
What's happening this week?
Listening Activity
Future with going to : negative
Grammar Reference Unit
Future arrangements
Listening Activity
Future with going to : affirmative
Grammar Reference Unit
Astro Explorer - Easy
Game
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