B2 - Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives B2:

Source: vrij naar Strijker, A. (2010) Leerlijnen en vocabulaires in de praktijk (SLO)

You will work with learning objectives and goals during this period.

Choosing your own pathway and learning activities will hopefully result in you improving your English in a methodical and logical manner in the areas where you need it.

By achieving intermediate goals with different exercises, you will eventually achieve your goal, which would be B2 proficiency in English. This is where you have to be in year 5 and what you have to show your teacher.

Why are we doing this?
As a student, we believe you should be more in control of how and what you learn. This means that you will decide what you are going to do to improve your skills.

How are we doing this?

By doing various exercises, you will practice and showcase your English skills. In a document, you will keep track of your progress. During your English lessons, your teacher will have conversations with you regularly to discuss how you are managing your learning and what you can do/what you might need help with. The intermediate goals are chosen by us to safeguard you achieving your final goal and ensuring you end year 4 on the necessary level.

Every lesson/week/period, you will ask yourself and plan something like:

"I decided that I need to improve my reading skill. In the reading area, I have found five different intermediate topic (Orientating, Correspondence, Instructions, Gaining Information, and Leisure). Each topic has different activities and I decide to do several activities. However, I am mostly focused on 'Gaining Information', so I do all those activities."

After doing an exercise, you have to indicate in the Excel document that you did those activities and how it went. This will be the starting point for the conversations with your teacher.

Watching & Listening

Talking to me

Goals:

  • I can understand standard spoken language on both familiar and unfamiliar topics normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational life.
  • Only extreme background noise, inadequate discourse structure and/or idiomatic usage influence the ability to understand.
  • I can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech on both concrete and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  • I can follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar.

 

  1. Learn by example.
    Are you a learner at B2 English level (upper intermediate)? This section offers speaking practice to help you learn and practise useful phrases that will help you to speak English clearly and effectively. Each lesson has a preparation task and a video that introduces the language in context and gives you the opportunity to listen to and repeat the useful phrases. There are also tasks to check your understanding of the video and to practise the useful language.
  2. Cambridge speaking test preparation
    In the file in this link, you can find the preparation for the Cambridge exam speaking test. It consist of exercises, questions to help you reflect on your speaking skills and tips.
  3. Keep talking and nobody explodes

    You’re alone in a room with a bomb. Your friends, the “Experts”, have the manual needed to defuse it. But there’s a catch: the Experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out – fast! Put your puzzle-solving and communication skills to the test as you and your friends race to defuse bombs quickly before time runs out! Ask your teacher for the game.
    This game practices both listening and speaking

  4. Collaborative task
    This part is called the ‘collaborative task’ because the two candidates have to work together and have a discussion about a number of options, represented by photos or images. You should talk together about each photo/image and then come to a decision based on the question above the pictures. There's a video on this website that explains it as well.

Conversation between others

Do you have your headphones on?
Do you have your headphones on?

Goals:

  • I can keep up with an animated conversation between native speakers.
  • I can with some effort catch much of what is said around me, but I may find it difficult to participate effectively in discussion with several native speakers who do not modify their language in any way.
  • I can identify the main reasons for and against an argument or idea in a discussion conducted in clear standard language or a familiar variety.
  • I can follow chronological sequence in extended informal discourse, e.g. in a story or anecdote.

A lot of the websites below offer higher levels as well

 

  1. British Council - Teens
    On this website you can listen to short recordings of conversations about all kinds of different subjects. Keep in mind that some of the recordings can also help you improve some of the other listening sub-goals.
  2. British Council
    This website is very similar als the website of point 1. However, the subjects are a bit more mature. Keep in mind that some of the recordings can also help you improve some of the other listening sub-goals.
  3. Exam English
    This website has several different recordings about different subjects. Listen to the recordings and answer the questions. Keep in mind that some of the recordings can also help you improve some of the other listening sub-goals.
  4. Listening comprehension
    This website has several different recordings about different subjects. Listen to the recordings and answer the questions. Keep in mind that some of the recordings can also help you improve some of the other listening sub-goals.

  5. Listening B2
    This website has several different recordings in a B2 level, meaning they might be a tad more difficult than the ones in the websites above. Keep in mind that some of the recordings can also help you improve some of the other listening sub-goals.

Audience

Goals:

  • I can follow complex lines of argument in a clearly articulated lecture, provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
  • I can distinguish main themes from asides, provided the lecture or talk is delivered in standard language or a familiar variety.
  • I can recognise the point of view expressed and distinguish this from facts being reporting.

 

  1. TedEd TED-Ed
    The TedEd videos on youtube can help you achieve the goal: "I can follow a straightforward conference presentation or demonstration with visual support (e.g. slides, handouts) on a topic or product within his/her field, understanding explanations given." Find a video about a subject that interests you and make notes. You can combine this with either the writing or the speaking goal.
  2. Public Speaking Study Guide
    "The Listening Skills for Public Speaking chapter of this Public Speaking Study Guide course is the simplest way to master listening skills. This chapter uses simple and fun videos that are about five minutes long, plus lesson quizzes and a chapter exam to ensure you learn the essentials of listening skills for public speaking."
  3. Crash Course
    The Crash Course team has produced more than 32 courses on a wide variety of subjects, including organic chemistry, literature, world history, biology, philosophy, theater, ecology, and many more! Find a subject you're interested in and learn!
  4. Guided Tours
    The FreeToursbyFoot YouTube page provides different virtual tours in different cities. From Voodoo and Cemetry tours in #1 haunted city New Orleans to History or Harry Potter tours in London. Try to find a tour and a city you find interesting and watch it carefully.
  5. Stand up comedy
    If you do not want to have the additional benefits of learning other information/skills while practising your listening as an audience, you could watch stand up comedy. There are loads of stand up comedy shows on Netflix and Youtube, for example. If you write a review on the show you've seen, you can also practise your writing skills.

Announcements and instructions

Goals:

  • I can understand announcements and messages on concrete and abstract topics spoken in standard dialect at normal speed.
  • I can understand detailed instructions well enough to be able to follow them successfully.
  1. Learn to Beatbox10 Reasons to Learn Something New Everyday
    In audiofile below you'll be explained how to beatbox. Listen carefully and follow the instructions in the audiofile to learn how to make basic beat box sounds. Try to make a song!
  2. Learn to read palms
    What you need is a partner with hands. Listen to the following audiofile to explain to your partner what kind of person they are, based on their hand. Did you partner recognise themselves in your assessment?
  3. Listening at the airport
    Airplane flights come and go at airports everyday. What kinds of public announcements would you expect to hear at an airport while waiting for your flight? Listen to the recording and answer the corresponding questions.
  4. Music - Explained
    One of the things you need to be able to, is to understand explanation videos on Youtube. This is incredibly useful for when you don't know how something works. In this video, you will be explained how music works.

TV, video- and audio recordings

Goals:

  • I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes.
  • I can understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays and the majority of films in the standard form of the language or a familiar variety.

 

  1. CNN10
    You can watch the news program for youth of the CNN. There are new broadcasts every monday-friday with a wide variety of subjects and news items from around the world. The news items are very varied and selected for a young audience.
  2. EuroNews
    If you do not like watching CNN10; for example, if the reporter is too preppy for you, you can also watch Euronews. They're Europe’s leading international news channel, providing global, multilingual news with a European perspective to over 440 million homes in 160 countries. Unapologetically impartial, EuroNews believe all views matter, and we actively resist the temptation to bait clicks or views through bias, outrage, or sensationalism.
  3. Netflix - Explained
    In this reader, you will find the subjects and assignments you will discuss in the next few lessons. Each lesson is based on the popular Netflix series Explained or the subsequent The Mind, Explained. The series covers a wide range of topics and should include something interesting for everyone. We will cover the episodes on Memory, Monogamy, Cults, Astrology and Pandemics. Every lesson will include listening and watching, and the ‘after watching’ assignments will help you practice not only different English skills, but also skills you can use outside the classroom. You can find the needed episodes on Youtube or on Netflix.
  4. Films and series
    There are of course a plethora of films and series you could watch. Find a film or series that you find interesting and watch it. If you use a streaming service, you can often choose whether you do or don't want subtitles. You are allowed to have English subtitles, but of course you practise your listening skills a bit better if you do not have any subtitles. If you watch the same video with a partner, you can then talk about it (to practise your writing) or ask each other questions about what you've seen (to practise speaking). This way you can also check whether you've both understood what you've seen.
  5. Podchaser
    Podcasts are a great way to practise your listening as well. Podchaser is the most accurate and extensive podcast database known to man! Seriously! No matter what you're trying to find, including information about Spotify exclusive content, the website has everything you need. Filter the podcasts based on your interest, and discover ones you'll like.

Reading

Orientating

I can find and understand relevant information in everyday material, such as letters, brochures and short official documents. I can scan through straightforward, factual texts in magazines, brochures or on the Internet, and identify what they are about and whether they contain information that might be of practical use to me (for example in purchasing a video game, a CD or a hi-fi system.

  1. British Council
    This section offers reading practice to help you understand texts with a wide vocabulary where you may need to consider the writer's opinion. Texts include articles, reports, messages, short stories and reviews.

    Each lesson has a preparation task, a reading text and two tasks to check your understanding and to practise a variety of reading skills. Make a start today.

  2. English reading exercises with answers
    This website has several reading exercises with answers. The exercises are devided per can-do statement. You should also feel free to scroll down and practise the other skills on this website.

  3. Exam English
    This web site is for people studying for an English language exam. These pages contain free online practice tests for the most important international ESL (English as a Second Language) exams. You can use these exercises to improve your English

  4. WaspReporter
    The WaspReporter is a magazine that helps you improve your reading. Per text in the magazine there are some exercises that will focus on your reading skills, and some exercises that will focus on your vocab and grammar. You can decide which exercises need your focus, but you can also ask your teacher for advice. You'll find the magazine, the student file (exercises) and teacher's file (answers) below.
    Magazine
    Student file
    ​Teacher's file

     

 

Correspondence

I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters well enough to correspond with a pen friend. I can understand formal letters about participating in projects, conformation of arrangements, requests for information, etc.

1. ESLeschool

On this website you will find various short messages and your task is to check whether you understand the messages.

2. (Formal) Letters
Read several (at least 5) letters on this website. List a few thing which are typical of these types of letters. Try to list items about structure and vocabulary.

Instructions

I can follow clear, written instructions (for example for a game, the use of a cosmetic or when using a piece of electrical apparatus for the first time). I can follow written instructions for new experiments. I can understand most short safety instructions, for example, on public transport or in manuals for the use of electrical equipment.

  1. Crash Bandicoot - Game ManualKoop Crash Bandicoot - N'Sane Trilogy Remastered - Gratis verzending
    Read the manual and try to answer the following questions in your own words:
    a. How to make a Time Trial Run?
    b. How do I get customized assistance?
    c. Where and how do I get Gems and Keys?
  2. Hand Blender Manual

    Read the manual and try to answer the following questions in your own words:

    a. Am I allowed to pour my boling water in the beaker?
    b. I would like to prepare mayonnaise, do I have to use the XL chopper or handblender?
    c. Courgetti is a thing I really love. Which steps do I need to follow to create the best courgetti?
    d. Oh no, my appliance produces smoke, what should I do?  

  3. Paracetamol Package Leaflet

    Read the package leaflet and try to answer the following questions in your own words:

    Imagine that you have a child who is ill and you want to give your child a paracetamol.

    a. Your child is allergic to peanuts, are you allowed to give paracetamol to your child?
    b. Should your child swallow the pills with or without water?
    c. Your child has side effects that are not listed in this leaflet, what should you do?

  4. Fix Wi-Fi connection issues

    Read the information and try to answer the following questions in your own words:

    a. You are not able to see the network. What could be a possible solution to this problem?
    b. My signal is not strong enough, what should I do?
    c. What is the fastest way to solve Wi-Fi issues according to the site?

  5. Tie a Knot
    Ask your teacher for a string. Use the instructions on the WikiHow (focus on the reading part) to tie various knots.
  6. Which Colour season are you?
    Your colour season determines which kind of colours harmonise with you, so you know which clothes to wear for example. This knowledge is therefore of great benefit when creating your personal colour palette. But finding out which colour season you are can be tricky. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you determine which of the twelve colour seasons you fall into. Take notes while reading on what fits you, to also practise writing - note taking.

 

Gaining information

I can satisfactorily read and understand straightforward, factual texts on subjects relating to my own interests or to school subjects, such as geography. I can understand short texts on topical subjects or familiar subjects in which people give their opinions, assessment, points of view (for example critical contributions to a discussion forum on the Internet or readers’ letters to the editor). I can recognize the important points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects.

1. Eindexamensite

On this site, we would like to ask you to do a reading test. Please do exam havo 2013-2 and write an analysis after you have finished your exam. You should use this code to join the correct group:

4h2entl: OUMVA

2. ESLeschool

On this area of ESLeschool, you will find exercises where you have to find specific information in the text and then answer the questions.

3. The Guardian or CNN

Read an article on either The Guardian or CNN. Copy the article to a Word document and try to highlight the most important sentences in each paragraph.

4. Breaking News English Level 5 or Level 6 reading.
Choose a level 5 or level 6 reading exercise. Read the article and try to answer the questions.

5. Cambridge - Learning English
Choose a reading assignment and try to answer the questions.

6. News in Education
Read an article (there are more articles if you press on the date(s) on the left) and try to highlight the most important sentence in each paragraph.

 

 

Leisure

I can read newspaper / magazine accounts of films, books, concerts etc. written for a wider audience and understand the main points. I can understand simple poems and song lyrics written in straightforward language and style. I can follow the plot of stories, simple novels and comics with a clear linear storyline and high frequency everyday language, given regular use of a dictionary.

 

https://manybooks.net/

https://www.gutenberg.org/

https://rivetedlit.com/free-reads/

 

Writing

B1 - Schrijven leerdoelen
B1 - Schrijven leerdoelen

Notes

I can take notes while listening, for example when someone is asking for information or explaining a problem. I can write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance to friends, service people, teachers and others who feature in his/her everyday life, getting across comprehensibly the points I feels are important.

 

1. Podcasts

Listen to an English podcast via your favourite platform (Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, etc.). Choose a podcast about any topic you are interested in, such as; football, gaming, animals, make up, politics, etc. Take notes while you are listening. Write down who is talking, what they are talking about, and try to look at the topic through different perspectives.

 

2. Videos

Watch instructional or explanatory videos about a topic that interests you. ASAPscience is a YouTube channel that covers many different topics. Choose a topic that interests you and take notes while watching the video. Write down key elements from the video in which you summarise the main ideas.

 

3. Articles

Read an article on B1 level. For this, you can use the British Council , British Council for teens, or Breaking News English (read articles on Level 4). Choose an article that interests you and write down key elements with which you summarise the main idea.  

Forms

I can fill in extensive forms, such as damage claim forms and the ones you fill in when you want to report a crime. I can express my hopes and wishes.

 

1. Visa application form

You and your family are planning to go on far away vacation. That’s great! Together you’re thinking about where you would like to go to, and it’s either going to be Australia or China. Before you can actually go to one of the two destinations, you need to complete a visa application form. Fill out the visa application for Australia and/or China and save them.

 

2. Having foreign friends over

While abroad, on vacation or for an exchange project, you’ve made some new foreign friends. After finishing your time abroad together, your friend would like to come and visit you in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, they need to go through the trouble of applying for a Schengen Visa. Since you are such a good friend, you would like to help them by completing the visa application form.

 

3. Reporting a theft

During a fantastic road trip through the United States, your backpack was stolen. This happened in Dallas, Texas of all places! Your backpack contained some valuable items such as your laptop, Airpods, a swiss pocket knife and some clothes. You need to report this theft to the local authorities by completing the form.

 

4. London wasn’t as welcoming as expected

Together with some friends you went on a city trip to London. Unfortunately, one of your friends fell victim to a hate crime. This was a big disappointment, especially because you all had such a good time there. Since you think no crime should go unpunished, you decide to report the crime to local authorities. Therefore, you need to complete the Report Hate Crime Form.

 

5. Staying at a hotel

While on vacation in the Philippines, you would like to stay at the Pan Pacific hotel in Manila. While checking in, you are asked to complete a form in which you express your personal preferences in regard to your stay.

 

 

Report / proposal

I can write short, simple essays on topics of interest. I can write a text on a topical subject of personal interest, using simple language to list advantages and disadvantages, give and justify his/her opinion. I can summarize. I can present a topic in a short report or poster, using photographs and short blocks of text.

1. General writing practise

Take a look at the British Council Writing website for a wide array of controlled writing practise on the B1 level. Select an exercise that interests you and put your pen to good use!  

 

2. What do you think?

Write a short essay (200 – 300 words) on one of the topics on this list. While preparing your essay, take a look at this WikiHow to learn more about writing essays. Contact your teacher for feedback on your essay and hand it in when you’re done.

 

3. What sparks your interest?

Using 200 – 300 words, talk about something that really interests you. This can be a personal hobby, sport, culture, game, series, or any other personal interest you have and would like to talk about. In your report, (1) explain why this interests you, (2) how you found out about this interest and (3) what place it takes in your (daily) life.

Alternative assignment

Design a poster about one of your interests (see above). Use photos as well as short textual explanations of what’s to see or happening in the photos. Make this poster digitally on your computer or get old-school and display your creativity on paper.

Correspondence

I can ask for specific information in a letter. I can react to other people's stories in informal correspondence. I can write personal letters, asking for and giving news. I can write personal letters about abstract or cultural topics such as literature, music and films. I can engage in online transactions that require an extended exchange of information, provided the interlocutor(s) avoid complex language and are willing to repeat and reformulate when necessary.

  1. Pen Pals
    SLOWLY lets you meet pen pals from your smartphone! Match with someone that shares your passion, write a letter and collect stamps from around the world. Speak your mind – one letter at a time! Use this app to practise your informal letter writing with people from all over the world. 
     
  2. Wrong Tent (formal letter)
    Before writing, read through this information: how to write a (formal) letter.

    Je gaat in de vakantie samen met een aantal vrienden naar een festival in België. Jij hebt de taak gekregen om de tent te regelen. Op de website ‘www.amazon.com’ vond je onderstaande advertentie (foto 1), maar wat je ontving was iets héél anders (foto 2). In de tent die je hebt ontvangen is maar 1 bij 1 meter en dus niet geschikt voor jou en je 3 vrienden. Je hebt voor je tent 100 euro betaald en je voelt je dus behoorlijk belazerd. Je schrijft een brief om hierover te klagen. In dit document vind je wat je precies in je brief moet vermelden. Nadat je de brief hebt geschreven lever je deze in bij je expert Engels voor feedback.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  3.  

    Damn you, Domino's!

    Afgelopen weekend vierde je je 16e verjaardag. Je had je beste vrienden uitgenodigd, en s ’avonds voor iedereen pizza’s gekocht bij Domino’s Pizza, locatie Korvel, Tilburg. Echter, er was ontzettend veel mis met de bestelling: van de 10 pizza’s waren er vier koud, op de pizza salami zat maar 1 plakje salami, op een pizza zat geen kaas, en bij een pizza was er één punt opgegeten en de korst overgelaten. Toen je belde om te klagen kreeg je te horen dat ze niets voor je konden doen. Het hele gebeuren drukte zo de sfeer dat iedereen naar huis is gegaan uit teleurstelling, en je verjaardag meteen over was. Je hebt besloten om een klachtenbrief te schrijven naar het hoofdkantoor. In dit document vind je wat je precies in je brief moet vermelden. Nadat je de brief hebt geschreven lever je deze in bij je expert Engels voor feedback.




     

  4.  

    Review

     

    Write a review after having finished a book, watched a film or series, or after a visit to a museum, a zoo, or an exhibition. In your review, you have to summarise the story you’ve read or watched, explain what you saw in a museum or zoo, or what kind of exhibition you have visited. If you aren’t sure on how to start with your review, take a look at https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Review . After having finished your review, give it to your teacher in order to receive feedback.

     

  5. Online correspondence
    Do you ever engage in online interactions in English? For example while playing videogames or through Discord? Record these exchanges by taking a screenshot of the exchange on your computer or phone. You can also choose to record your spoken conversation and save it.
    Important notes:
    Always let your correspondence partner know that you will be sharing the conversation with other people. If they don’t agree with this, do not save the conversation.
    This assignment needs to be used for school and needs to be shared with your teacher. Therefore, it is important to think about the language you will be using and the topics you will be discussing. In other words: make sure you don’t swear or use foul language, and make sure that the topics you discuss are appropriate. 

 

 

Creative writing

I can write a simple review of a film, book or TV programme using a limited range of language. I can clearly signal chronological sequence in narrative texts. I can write simple, relatively short and relatively understandable texts on things I have experienced without any help (such as dictionaries). I can write a report on an important event or a personal experience in a school newspaper (for example my first journey without my parents, about moving house or on a meeting providing information about job opportunities or my future education).

 

1. Learning how to sequence

When writing a text, it is important to keep your reader engaged and willing to continue reading. One of the techniques you can use to make this happen, is the use of signal words to make clear in what order certain events took place. To learn more about the use of those signal words and how to use them correctly, take a look at this document. Read the explanation and practise with the exercises. Good luck!  

 

2. Review

Write a review after having finished a book, watched a film or series, or after a visit to a museum, a zoo, or an exhibition. In your review, you have to summarise the story you’ve read or watched, explain what you saw in a museum or zoo, or what kind of exhibition you have visited. If you aren’t sure on how to start with your review, take a look at https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Review . After having finished your review, give it to your teacher in order to receive feedback.

Those of you paying attention will have noticed that you can also find the ‘Review’ task under ‘Correspondence’. It goes without saying that you can write multiple reviews!

 

3. Report on a life event

Have you recently had an important life experience? Think about going on vacation without your parents, moving to a different house, applying for a (new) job, getting a new puppy, going on a (first) date with your boy/girlfriend, etc. Write a report about what happened, in which you give some background information and explain in a certain amount of detail what you did. Think about the signal words you can use (take a look at task 1 on this page) and try to not use a dictionary while writing. When you’re finished, give it to your teacher so you can receive feeback on your writing skills.

 

4. Finish the Story / Write the Prompt
A fun way to practise your creative writing, is by writing fiction. However, it can be quite daunting to come up with a completely original idea. Therefore, you can use the following websites to get you started. The websites contain writing prompts, which are brief passages of text (or sometimes an image) that provides a potential topic idea for an original piece of writing. Pick one that appeals to you and have fun writing!
https://self-publishingschool.com/fiction-creative-writing-prompts/  
https://hobbylark.com/writing/100-short-story-novel-prompts

 

 

Speaking

B1 - Spreken leerdoelen
B1 - Spreken leerdoelen

Find the exercise you need to hand in here:

Addressing

I can give a prepared presentation on a familiar topic within my field, outlining similarities and differences which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision. I can take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid.Need to deliver an A Grade speech? Follow this checklist. | contentgroup

 

  1. Speech - live
    Of course the best way to see whether you are proficient in this particiular sub-goal, is by actually addressing people. Give a prepared presentation of a topic of your choice to your class. Set a date with your teacher so they know when to expect your speech.
  2. Preparation - But how?
    To prepare for giving a speech, you of course need to know how to give a good speech. Please read the following articles to learn how to give a good speech. Fun fact; reading this will of course also improve your reading.
    Article 1
    Article 2
    Article 3
  3. Preparation - Follow the Example
    Below, we have collected a few examples of good speeches. Note down what the speakers do that make these speeches so good, and try to follow their example. Practise this behaviour while preparing your speech.
    Leonardo DiCaprio - Climate Crisis
    Darren Tay Wen Jie (2016 Word Champion of Public Speaking)
    Emma Watson - Feminism
  4. Addressing your audience. It is important to know how to speak to your specific audience. Look up a famous content creator/YouTuber/influencer. Analyse their content and figure out how the creator addresses their audience in terms of greeting, salutation, formal/informal speech. What's typically them? Take notes and explain. 
  5. Someone did the thinking? Look up a speech or public address by a public figure in the political field. Memorise the speech (up to 3 minutes long) and recite the speech to practice your pronunciation and speaking. This will help you focus on your presentation skills, tone and articulation, because the memorised content will come automatically. 

Telling something

I can give a clear explanation of familiar subject areas, such as personal experiences, school subjects, feelings and reactions, plots of books and films, hopes, dreams and ambitions. I can explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision, and how to use a piece of equipment.  

 

  1. Talk for a minute
    Pick a letter of the alphabet. Go to the page of that specific letter, and you'll see the subject about which you have to talk for a minute. Time yourself, or have a partner time you. If you work together, you can get feedback from your partner. They would also be practising their listening skills.
    Keep in mind: you have to be logged in with your DNS credentials to open this exercise. 
     
  2. Topics to talk about
    Work with a partner. On the website, you'll find different questions for different topics. Pick two topics from the website, and let your partner choose which of these two topics they would like to talk about. When they have chosen the topic, pick a question from that topic to ask them. For example, if they pick the topic daily routine, you can ask them "what time do you normally get up in the morning?'. Both you and your partner should talk about / answer this question. Make sure your answers are extended; in other words, try to talk for more than half a minute. When you've had your conversation about the picked question, you switch roles.
  3. #Goals. Prepare an interview in which you are the one coming up with and answering the questions regarding your goals and ambitions. You can focus the discourse on talking about i.e. academic goals, short term and long term goals, goals regarding a relationship, goals regarding skill-building and travel goals. Go in detail with every question as if you're intensely interested in the answers.
  4. Favourites. Pick your favourite movie or book. Practice speaking about it as if the person you are talking to has absolutely no idea what that movie or book is about. Explain what characters, plots and entertainment value it has.
  5. What's trending? Go to the Twitter or TikTok trending page/for you page. Take note of what the current topics are. Discuss these topics with a partner and explain what you think of them, what relevance they have for you or the world and if you think it deserves to be a trending topic or not.

 

Conversing

B1 - Gesprekken voeren leerdoelen
B1 - Gesprekken voeren leerdoelen

Formal meetings

I can take part in routine formal discussion of familiar subjects which is conducted in clearly articulated speech in the standard dialect and which involves the exchange of factual information, receiving instructions or the discussion of solutions to practical problems. I can follow argumentation and discussion on a familiar or predictable topic, provided the points are made in relatively simple language and/or repeated, and opportunity is given for clarification.

 

Ideas and topics to have a conversation about with someone else..

 

  1. Controversial topics
    This website gives you 125 controversial topics, so you can practise talking about your opinion and reacting to other people's opinions. Also, some of them can help your practise giving solutions to problems. Try to structure your speech so you have both arguments and support for those arguments. 

Planning and organising

I can explain why something is a problem, discuss what to do next, compare and contrast alternatives. I can give brief comments on the views of others. I can make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards possible solutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons and explanation. I can invite others to give their views on how to proceed.

 


  1. Role playing activities - complaining at a hotel
    Work with a partner. Decide who is an employee at the hotel and who is a guest (try to switch this up). Read through your roles, and act them out accordingly. Try to use your imagination to really give depth to your role; don't just read your role discription.

Conversation

I can express my thoughts about literature, music, films and art, and express simple opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area. In discussions, I can briefly express my own point of view with regard to opinions expressed by other people.

  1. Questions to ask each other
    Make sure you answer in full. In fact, try to aim for answers that include arguments and examples. Try to talk for about a minute. Also, ask your partner questions about their answer to keep the conversation going.
     
  2. Random picture generator
    This websites generates random pictures. Change the setting on the website so you get 5 or 6 pictures per round. Try to have a conversation about the pictures. You don't have to take the pictures literally; when you see a picture about confetti, for example, you can talk about what your favourite party ever was.
     
  3. Interactive converstion preparation exercises
    Practise your speaking with these interactive videos. Choose a subject that you think is interesting, and do the exercises.
     
  4. Interactive conversation preparation exercises - pt.2
    This is very similar to exercise 3, but the subjects you can choose from are a bit more 'grown up'.

Exchanging information

I can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his field with some confidence. I can summarise and give his or her opinion about a short story, article, talk, discussion interview, or documentary and answer further questions of detail. I can obtain more detailed information and offer advice on simple matters within my field of experience.

 

  1. Drawing blind 
    You and a partner are going to make a (simple) drawing. Don't show your partner what you've drawn. Then your partner is going to describe to you what they've drawn. You are going to draw what they've drawn, based on their instructions. When you're finished, switch roles. When you've both finished, compare drawings and reflect on what went well and what could have been better. This exercise also practises your listening skills.

Projects

To go to the wikiwijs that has the projects, please click the following link:

Wikiwijs - projects

Basics

Unlike previous years, we won't learn many new words or grammatical structures. We expect you to be able to use the right vocabulary and grammar to succesfully read, write, speak and listen in English. If, however, you feel like you want / need to improve on your vocabulary and grammatical knowledge, you're in the right spot. Below you'll find different websites/pdfs that will help you to improve the basis.

 

  1. Basis vocab (A2-B2)
    If you're doing the skills exercises and notice that your vocab is not sufficient enough, you might want to build on your basis vocabulary knowledge. In the PDF you'll find exercises from A2 level to B2 level. Some exercises might be a bit easy, but some might be a bit challenge. The answers to the exercises are also in the PDF file.
  2. Advanced vocab (B2+)
    If you feel like you have a good grasp of the English vocabulary already, and you want to go above and beyond, you can download the Advanced vocabulary exercises. These exercises will life your English beyond the B2 level. You can also find the answers in the PDF file.
  3. IdiomsQuotes and Jokes in Spanish | Spanish Mama
    A big part of being proficient in a language is being able to use expressions and idioms. You might want to do these exercises just for kicks, or to be able to give someone a piece of your mind. If you haven't got the foggiest what I mean, these exercises might be just for you!
  4. Word Order
    Word order refers to the way words are arranged in a sentence. The standard word order in English is: Subject + Verb + Object. The sequence of words is critical when communicating in English because it can impact the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The sentence, “The chicken crossed the road” and “The road crossed the chicken” take on two different meanings because the subject and object are inverted. The exercises under the link above go a bit further beyond the simple Subject + Verb + Object sentences, so it's a good practise for more difficult sentences.
  5. Grammar
    On the website linked under 'grammar', you'll find an overview of the grammatical structures we expect you to be able to use. You can then, on that website, click the grammatical structure you want to practise and it will lead you to a website to do so. You can also find some advanced structures that you don't need to know quite yet, but that might help you lift your English to the next level.
  6. WaspReporter
    The WaspReporter is a magazine that helps you improve your reading, but more importantly your vocab and grammar. You'll find the magazine, the student file (exercises) and teacher's file (answers) below.
    Magazine
    Student file
    ​Teacher's file

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