English I is a subject aimed at developing students’ general knowledge and usage of English, as well as specific skills required in their academic field. The course is based on dynamic and interactive learning activities covering the four general skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This subject prioritises boosting communicative skills through task-based practice and feedback from the teacher.
At the end of the course, students who pass the subject will achieve a B2.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

- Read and understand different types of texts (articles, stories, dialogues,...)
- Use proper language structures and accuracy in speaking and writing
- Communicate in different real-life situations in English
- Understand and extract the necessary information from audiovisual sources
- Use formal or informal language according to the communicative tasks

The course is divided in different lessons throughout progressive units which include reading, listening, writing and speaking activities. Students will be working on the English book (see bibliography) in class and on the Workbook at home.
A weekly Online task will be assigned for extra practice. The classes are dynamic and promote students’ interaction.

The continuous assessment includes 2 written tests, 2 speaking tests and 3 Presentations.
All together, students must get an average of at least 5/10 in order to pass the subject.

Students who do not pass the continuous assessment can take a final exam, in which they are assessed on all the course content. The examination includes 4 parts covering the four language skills (writing, reading, listening and speaking). The final average will be calculated only if the students score at least 4,5/10 in each section and the subject will be passed from a 5/10 on.

• Latham-Koenig, C; Oxenden,C. English File B2.2. Student’s Book and Workbook. Fourth Edition. OUP. ISBN 978-0-19-403945-1

• English File Student’s Site: https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/upperint3/?cc=global&selLanguage=en
• Oficial Website British Council - Learn English:
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/
• The Business 2.0 Upper intermediate. MacMillan

- Students should have attained, at least, a B1 level of English before the beginning of this course.
- Presentations are compulsory and for them to be assessed students must complete all the Online Tasks.
- Late submissions will not be accepted
- Exams are only repeated in exceptional cases. In order to be able to opt for the repetition of a control, the reason for the absence must be justified by presenting a supporting document.