Unit (1)

  • talk about how people do things.
  • describe people’s personalities.
  • make descriptions stronger.
  • use always+ continuous verb to say what people do a lot.
  • use at least to point out positive things.
  • understand people talking about people they admire .
  • predict what people will say next.
  • read online student profile.
  • write a personal profile.

 

Unit (2)

  • talk about my dreams.
  • describe experiences I’ve had or haven’t had.
  • keep a conversation going.
  • show interest with Have you?, Do you?, etc.
  • understand people talking about experiences.
  • understand a conversation about travel.
  • read a travel blog.
  • write a blog about my travel experiences.

 

Unit (3)

  • talk about the best, worst, and most beautiful things in my city and country.
  • describe natural features.
  • use short responses to be a supportive listener.
  • emphasize my opinions and feelings using superlatives.
  • understand a quiz about natural features.
  • understand an interview about someone’s travel experiences.
  • read an article about world records.
  • write a factual article about my country.

 

Unit(4)

  • talk about my family life and habits.
  • share my memories of growing up.
  • describe things that happened in the past that don’t happen now.
  • give my opinions.
  • use expressions like Absolutely, Definitely, etc.
  • understand people talking about demands their parents make on them.
  • understand people discussing things they used to do .
  • read a blog about family meals.
  • write a blog entry about a family memory.

 

Unit (5)

  • talk about quantities of food and eating habits.
  • discuss different ways to cook food.
  • respond to suggestions by letting the other person decide.
  • use expressions like I’m fine to refuse offers.
  • understand people offering and accepting or refusing food.
  • understand conversations about snacks.
  • read about snacks around the world.
  • write about a dish from my country.

 

Unit (6)

  • talk about the future.
  • ask for and give advice about personal situations.
  • end phone calls with expressions like I’d better go.
  • say good – bye in a friendly, informal way.
  • understand people discussing invitations .
  • understand people discussing time management.
  • read a blog about multitasking .
  • write some advice about time management.

 

Unit (7)

  • describe people and things using relative clauses.
  • talk about friends and romantic relationships.
  • soften comments with expressions like sort of.
  • use though to give contrasting ideas .
  • understand descriptions of people .
  • understand a conversation about old friends.
  • understand someone talking about losing touch with people .
  • read an article about online dating.
  • write about my circle of friends.

 

Unit (8)

  • talk about wishes and imaginary situations .
  • say how I would deal with everyday dilemmas.
  • give advice with expressions like If I were you,…
  • use That would be to comment on a suggestion or possibility.
  • understand people talking about their wishes.
  • understand people giving advice.
  • read a blog about regrets.
  • write an article about how I would change my life .

 

Unit (9)

  • talk about problems with technology.
  • ask and describe how things work.
  • give different opinions using expressions like On the other hand…..
  • ask someone to agree with me using expressions like you know what I mean?
  • understand a conversation about the Internet .
  • understand people talking about the pros and cons of technology.
  • read an article about email scams .
  • plan and write an article about protecting my personal information.

 

Unit (10)

  • catch up with friends and tell them my news.
  • say how long things have been happening.
  • describe different kinds of movies.
  • ask someone for a favor politely .
  • use All right, OK, Sure to agree to request.
  • say All right, OK, and So to change topic.
  • understand people asking for favors.
  • understand people talking about going to see a show .
  • read a movie review.
  • write a review.

 

Unit (11)

  • speculate about people and things .
  • describe situations and people’s feelings.
  • use must to show that understand .
  • use you see to explain something and I see to show that I understand .
  • understand people talking about their situations.
  • understand conversations about charities.
  • read an article about El Sistema .
  • write an email to the founder of a charity.

 

Unit(12)

  • talk about news events.
  • talk about natural disasters.
  • use expressions like Guess what?.to tell news.
  • introduce ideas with expressions like the thing is……
  • understand news stories.
  • listen to people telling personal news .
  • read an interview with a journalist.
  • write a report including statistics.