English 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 B2.2 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 into 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. The classes are dynamic and promote students’ interaction.
One of the three weekly classes is an online task, which will include assignments posted by the teacher. These assignments are intended to reinforce language skills through written or oral comprehension and production such as readings, compositions or podcasts.

The continuous assessment includes 1 written test, 2 speaking tests, all the online tasks and an online test with a writing exercise.
All together, students must get an average of at least 6/10 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). Students must score at least 4,5/10 in each section, and get an average of 5/10 to pass the subject.

English File Intermediate Student’s Book. Third Edition. Christina Latham-Koenig and Clive Oxenden. Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-451979-3

English File Intermediate Workbook. Third Edition. Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden with Jane Hudson. Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-451984-7

Students should have attained, at least, a B2.1 level of English before the beginning of this course.
Missing an exam will automatically imply a 0/10 (Check the examinations calendar on your online Campus).