Intermediate online English lessons

Week 1 (March 1 to March 5)

Topic: Fashion & Identity

Language / Grammar:

Use Comparatives & superlatives (inc. modifying adverbs)

Use Relative clauses

Use Linking words – contrast, addition, cause

Structure an argument

Give opinions

Understand the skill of Interrupting

Use Study skills – noticing & recording vocabulary

Week 2 (March 8 to March 12)

Topic: Education & Traditions

Language / Grammar:

Use Narrative tenses

Understand the Present perfect vs past simple

Pronounce –ed endings

Use Linking words

Describe skills & abilities

Understand Study skills – different learner styles

Week 3 (March 15 to March 19)

Topic: Fame & Fortune

Language / Grammar:

Use Reported speech

Ask Reported questions

Use the Passives

Use Punctuation in direct speech

Check understanding

Understand Pronunciation – connected speech

Week 4 (March 22 to March 26)

Topic: The Natural World & Tourism

Language / Grammar:

Use the Future continuous & perfect

Use Articles

Complain & express concern

Give advice & make suggestions

Describe a process

Use Linking words – sequencers

Express Fact vs opinion

Write a formal email

Week 5 (March 29 to April 2)

Topic: Special Occasions & Socialising

Language / Grammar:

Use Gerunds & Infinitives

Use Question tags

Ask Indirect questions

Use language for Inviting

Use language for Persuading

Use Fillers, e.g. What was I saying?

Understand Pronunciation – contrastive stress

Listen for gist & specific information

Week 6 (April 5 to April 9)

Topic: Important Decisions & Significant Events

Language / Grammar:

Use the 2nd & 3rd conditionals

Use Must, have to, make, let, allow

Describe feelings & emotions

Use Skimming & scanning techniques

Understand Spelling rules

Use Study skills – using online dictionaries