B1- Pruebas de certificación - exam papers samples

• Pruebas certificación- Comunidad Valenciana here. (Click on part escrita y part oral)

1. pruebas escritas: reading, listening and use of language
2. listening - videos
3. keys
4. writing

• Pruebas certificación- Comunidad de Madrid 

 Comprensión lectora
Comprensión oral 
Expresión escrita
Expresión oral

• Pruebas certificación Canarias here.

B1 ( PET online practice)

PET = B1

Here's a list of links for Xtra practice.
Download sample papers here.
Computer-based exam samples

A1 ( Grammar + vocabulary) : FILE 7 --some, any, a/an, much, many and food,etc

For Xtra activities, please visit this link : http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/ELEMENTARY/unit11/page2.htm

B1 (THE FLATMATES BBC- Language point) : Giving advice

In file 3A we learnt that the modal verb " should " is used to give advice or opinion on a topic. In addition, there are other ways of giving advice. Please visit the links below and do the activities.
Giving advice-
Instructions for self- learning:
There are 3 links below with the activities. Follow the 3 steps and answer the question at the end of this post.

1  Listen to the first video and try to note down as many expressions as you can  used to give advice.
2. Click on number 2 below, listen and check your answers with the trascription. 
3. Finally, read the explanation and do the quizz below.
 
- 1. video ( hidden text)
- 2. video ( with transcription)
- 3. quizz.

QUESTION: What other new verbs do John and Helen use to give advice? ( You can submit your answers on the blog)

B1- B2: Connectors and Punctuation

Click on this link to read the explanation I found online on connectors and how to punctuate them.

 I'm sure it'll be useful.

Nivel Básico 1-A1- revision materials and extra practice for files 1 and 2

ELEMENTARY EXTRA PRACTICE- 

www.ompersonal.com.ar

Each unit covers different grammar, vocabulary and listening activities and topics.

In each unit you can click on página siguiente to learn more.

FILE 1 extra practice

• §  lesson 1-alphabet, what’s your name, introductions
• §  lesson 2- verb to be, numbers, indefinite article a/an( a/an extra practice beginners), demonstratives
• §  CAL groups lesson 2a- the classroom ( beginner)
• §  lesson 3- countries and nationalities, statements with to be ( review of lesson 1 New English File)

F    FILE 2 extra practice

• §  lesson 8- present simple
• § lesson 10- jobs-
• §  adjectives to describe jobs

BBEGINNER PRACTICE

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Extra listening exercise: BBC news: Devo Max

On Feb 17  we discovered  and read about Scotland and devo max.

What does devo max stand for?

You are going to listen to a BBC radio programme in which the political and economical independence of Scotland is analyzed.

Read the questions and listen once before answering the questions. Then, listen again and stop the recording at your convenience to answer the questions.
Listen to the news.

Questions

1. How many interviewers know what "devo max is? 
2. Who's Michael Moore? 
3. What does Michael Moore understand by the term "devo max"?
4. What are David Cameron's views on devo max?
5. Two government powers are excluded from "devo max", which are these? 
6. ( minute 12: 10). 
1. Which country is a good example of  how "devo max" would works? What exactly does the speaker mention? 
2. How is the economy in this region described?
7. Note down at least 3 advantages in Scotland if "devo max" is put forward.

Submit your answers ( as a comment)

Download the KEYS

FYI: learning with native speakers for free

For more information visit: http://www.myhappyplanet.com/

Use your language Passport

USE YOUR LANGUAGE PASSPORT AND SELF-EVALUATE YOUR SKILLS!

STEPS TO USE THE PASSPORT

1. Download the European Language Passport, print the self-assessment grid, and write a tick on the things you can do ( in each square for each level ( A1, A2, B1, B2, etc.) and skill ( Reading, listening,etc.) .

2. Download this document and fill in "impresos 1,2,3, 5 and 9". In this way, you'll be able to reflect on the following issues:

a. your language level;
b. your language learning and intercultural experiences, that is, experiences with the language in your country and abroad;
c. your future goals.

3. Finally, you should gradually complete each and every document in your passport (  self-assessment grid, language learning and intercultural experiences, certificates and diplomas).

Well done! You're now reflecting on language learning.

WRITING EMAILS

This is last Thursday's lesson.

First, have a look at this PowerPoint to start thinking about some writing routines.


 
In this lesson they will be emailing a tourist information centre in a city of your choice to get information about that place. Try to decide on a place in the world that you would  like to visit.

Follow these steps to learn how to write a successful semiformal email:
1. Now download these worksheets and read the semi-formal email as an example of a good
email (worksheet 2b) and a copy of the ‘bad email’ (worksheet 4).
2.Draw two columns on a piece of paper and write the headings Dos and
Don’ts at the top.
3. Then compare the two emails and try to discover the rules of writing a good email.
4. Finally, check your answers on the Dos and Don'ts answer sheet.

To learn more about email writing read this document.
To learn the differences between email and letter writing read this pdf.

Have a look at the grid below which sumarizes the different letter registers included in worksheets  1, 2, 2a, 3. 

Smartboard screen shot: LETTER WRITING STYLES

Once you've checked the correct answers, you are ready do the following task:

• Write an email  to the information centre of the city of their choice asking for any information you require. You can use the model email (worksheet 2b) as an example and to follow the list of rules you have.( write 150 words approximately). Send them via email.
• Deadline Thursday 2 Feb.

Revision: 1st term revision

 Dear students,
I've attached a document with the most common contents that should be revised after the test.
I hope you find it useful for improving writing and speaking skills.
Regards,
Elena

FYI: MODULES SUMMARIES AND LIST OF CONNECTORS

Hi, Fernando Lara, one of your classmates has sent me this summary and a huge list of connectors in English.
It's an excellent material compilation which can help you now and in the future.
Summary
Connectors
Thanks a lot Fernando, and see you later,
Elena