English 1 Group: 40
- Timetable: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 05.30 to 08.00 pm.
- First part of the class: from 05.30 to 06.40 pm.
- Break time: from 06.40 to 07.00 pm.
- Second part of the class: from 07.00 to 08.00 pm.
- Books:
- Oxenden, C., Latham-Koenig, C. and Seligson, P. English File Elementary Student's Book. Third Edition. Oxford: Oxord University Press.
- Oxenden, C., Latham-Koenig, C. (et.al). English File Elementary Workbook. Third Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Group changes: 18 and 19 February.
- Last day for dropping out: 24 February.
- Holidays: 03 March and 10 May.
- End of the course: 28 June (2nd partial exam check).
- School reports delivery: 06 and 07 July.
- Easter holidays: from 21 to 28 March.
- Evaluation: The final grade is the average of the two exams.
- 1st partial exam (Files 1-3): 19 and 21 April.
- 2nd partial exam (Files 4-6): 21 and 23 June.
- Assessment of 5 skills:
- Reading (20%)
- Writing (20%)
- Use of English (20%)
- Listening (20%)
- Speaking (20%)
- Passing grade: 80 points and 80% of attendance (=20 sessions; 05 absences maximum).
- 5 consecutive absences cause dropout.
- You cannot be in class without your material (your Student's Book).
- Punctuality and use of English in class is really important!
- If you are late, you cannot join an activity in progress.
- You cannot use your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, etc. unless the teacher asks you to use it for a particular activity; please, put it away and turn it off or put it on mute.
- A bilingual dictionary is recommended.
- The use of the Workbook is mainly at home. Be ready for its revisions.
- Assessment: Completion and accuracy.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: CUP.
Murphy, R. (2007). Essential Grammar in Use: a self-study reference and study book for elementary students of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: CUP.