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1 Blended 1 / Br. English - Advanced Summary of Learning Path contents Unit 1b Unit 1a Welcoming tourists At reception Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Welcome to London. Is everyone here?” Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Welcome, sir. Can I help you?” Words & Functions Simple preterit/preterit continuous/simple past perfect Subject pronouns/prepositions of place/possessive pronouns/objective pronouns/conjunctions Key Grammar Explanations Prepositions at the end of a clause Use of the present perfect Use of the preterit Key Grammar Explanations Relative pronouns and adverbs Regular superlatives Will – to be going to Grammar Practice Small smaller Disrespectful more disrespectful Grammar Practice He (to change) he’s changed You (to leave) you’ve left Picture/Word Association A hotel reception, a double room, a single room, a bath The Right Word (Never mind) means it doesn’t matter. (Remaining) is a way of saying to be left. (Seminar) rooms are small meeting places. Word Association Single room double room Word Order I’ll just park my car and get my suitcase. Fortunately, we kept a few rooms back. A single room with a bath will be fine. The motorway hotel always has vacancies. Could you arrange a light lunch for six? etc. Video and Questions At reception (same as Intermediate+ 12) BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Words & Functions Superlative adjectives/adverbs of manner/ comparative adjectives/adverbs of frequency Simple preterit/preterit subjunctive/present conditional/present subjunctive Picture/Word Association A bell, a soloist, a departure date, a cruise, a cockpit, a plane, a ticket The Right Word (Westminster) is where British politicians work. (Prestigious) means important, reputable. Word Association Expensive cheap Word Order Our guides are very knowledgeable people. Parliament’s clock tower is London’s most famous… Tonight’s concert in St. Paul’s should be marvellous. If you give me your passport, I’ll fetch your… You can relax before the flight in the VIP lounge. etc. Fill-in-the-Blanks We’re (raring) to go! Your (conduct) is extremely unprofessional. That was the holiday (when) we tried… etc. Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05 2 Unit 1c Unit 1d A car trip On the motorway Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Fasten your seatbelts, everyone, please!” Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “It’s easier on a four-lane road, isn’t it?” Words & Functions Subject/verbal group/direct object Adverbs/descriptive adjectives/modal auxiliaries Words & Functions Interjections/descriptive adjectives/nouns Present indicative/preterit continuous/simple preterit/ infinitive Key Grammar Explanations Verbs: reactions and preferences Meaning and use of “so” Verbs without a continuous form Use of compound nouns Grammar Practice To prefer (to leave) to prefer leaving Can’t stand (to pay) can’t stand paying Picture/Word Association A seatbelt, a road map, a motorway, a number plate, a sunroof, a steering wheel, a breakdown truck, a petrol station The Right Word (Motorways) make long journeys shorter. (Number plates) are like a car’s “passport.” Word Association Brand new second-hand To drive to park Word Order You have to fasten your seatbelt, it’s the law. It’s so much more relaxing taking the scenic route. I hope we’ve got the right tools to repair a puncture. If the weather gets better, I’ll open the sunroof. Stop at the next petrol station and ask the way. I should’ve taken the ring road because it’s quicker. etc. Video and Questions A car trip Key Grammar Explanations For how long – since when Construction of the present perfect continuous Use of the present perfect continuous Verbs without continuous forms: exceptions Grammar Practice He (to wash) he has been washing We (to hope) we have been hoping Sentence Practice They (to have) driving licences (three years) We (to live) together (1996) We have been living together since 1996. She (to begin) working there (4 years) She began working there four years ago. The Right Word A (dual carriageway) is a four-lane road. (Radar traps) stop people from speeding. (Insurance) is needed in case of an accident. (Headlights) help you drive at night. Word Order People are still driving too fast, despite the fog. Make sure you fill her up with unleaded petrol. You risk having an accident because the tyre… Let’s hope the police don’t pull us over for… The speed limit is seventy miles per hour in Britain. etc. Fill-in-the-Blanks It’s easier on a (four)-(lane) road, isn’t it? Can I see your (driving) licence, please? Put the headlights (on)! etc. Cultural Texts Giant’s Causeway The Industrial Revolution BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05 3 Unit 1e At the airport Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Where can I park the car?” Video and Questions At the airport Words & Functions Present indicative/present continuous/present perfect Verbs/prepositions/possessive determiners Key Grammar Explanations The possessive: a plural use Strong probability with “must” Everybody – somebody - nobody Grammar Practice She (to help) she was helped Picture/Word Association A plane, suitcases, a rucksack, a passport, a customs form The Right Word (Cabin staff) are the stewards and hostesses. (Take off) is the opposite of land. (Charter flights) have the cheapest tickets. Word Association Destination point of departure Safety belt seat belt Word Order Find a trolley to put our bags on. Why don’t they open another check-in desk? Can I have another baggage tag, this one’s torn? The luggage allowance is stated on the ticket. I’d like a window seat if it’s at all possible. We’ve got plenty of time; they’re not boarding till two etc. BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05 4 Unit 2a Unit 2b On the plane At the station Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “I can’t find my seat! Where’s number 65?” Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Good afternoon. Could I have a ticket to Chambéry?” Words & Functions Adverbs/definite articles/conjunctions/possessive determiners Present perfect continuous/infinitive/present perfect Key Grammar Explanations May – might Construction of the present conditional Absence of necessity Key Grammar Explanations “How” + adjective or adverb How long Grammar Practice We (to tell) we got told Picture/Word Association A life jacket, an airhostess, a folding table, a window seat, a meal tray The Right Word (Upright) means vertical. (Turbulence) is caused by air pockets. A (nuisance) is something annoying. Mystery Phrase On the rocks / refreshments / air pocket / headset / shuttle / sip / pushchair Word Order I hope the in-flight entertainment is good. Fortunately, I don’t have any problems with jet lag. Why is my suitcase always the last to arrive? Let’s hope the return trip is just a problem-free. etc. Text Transformation (Passive voice) The pilot is flying the aeroplane bound for Paris. BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Grammar Practice You (to ask) you would ask They (to swim) they would swim Cake made at home home-made cake Office for buying tickets ticket office A girl who is confident in herself a selfconfident... A chase at high speed high-speed chase Text Transformation (Tense & mood) Jane is always (to have) to run for her trains. Word Association Remote isolated To proceed to to go to Cultural Texts British cheese British newspapers Words & Functions Prepositions/conjunctions/possessive determiners/ object pronouns Verbal group/direct object/subject Picture/Word Association A train, an information desk, a train compartment, a departures board, a credit card, a platform The Right Word (High-speed) trains in Britain are the same as the French TGV. (Indicator panels) show departure times. Word Order I’m not sure if I need a return ticket after all. Bad weather means there will be some delays. You don’t need to reserve at this time of the year. A second-class ticket will be fine, thank you. I want a window seat so I can watch the countryside. The express train is leaving in ten minutes from… etc. Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05 5 Unit 2c Unit 2d On the train Customs checks Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Yes, just a minute…it’s in my bag. “ Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Good morning” Words & Functions Nouns/verbs/descriptive adjectives/prepositions Prepositions/adverbs/conjunctions Words & Functions Simple preterit/simple past perfect/infinitive Articles/descriptive adjectives/conjunctions Key Grammar Explanations “Always” + present continuous Future with “be” + infinitive Compound adjectives Construction of compound nouns Key Grammar Explanations For – since – ago Definite article with geographical names Nouns and adjectives of nationality Negation of the indefinite article Grammar Practice Monument (ancient/stone) ancient stone monument Francs (French/four) four French francs Grammar Practice He (to be) he had been Picture/Word Association A club sandwich, a railway station, a doubledecker bus The Right Word (Through trains) don’t stop at small stations. (Time flies) means things go quickly. (Carry on) means to continue. (On time) means on schedule. Word Association To catch to miss To reserve to book Word Order I don’t fancy any of the food in the bar-buffet. I like the train because it rocks me to sleep. I’ve missed the through connection because of… Overnight trains make me think of Agatha Christie. etc. Video and Questions At the station Cultural Text Ironbridge BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Picture/Word Association French, Russian, German, British, Egypt, a photo The Right Word The (Caribbean) is always hot and sunny. (Remote) means far away. (Canberra) is the capital of Australia. Word Association To search to look through Word Order Would you mind opening your suitcase, madam? My parents left Turkey when I was very young. After a few years you get to recognise nationalities. I advise you to get a new passport soon. I’m afraid you’ll have to have a full body search. If you had less luggage, you’d have fewer problems. etc. Mystery Phrase Norwegian / Dutch / form / identity card / suitcase / Peking / Sri Lanka / nationality / accent Video and Questions Customs checks Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05 6 Unit 2e The luggage search Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “No, I don’t!” Words & Functions Infinitive/present perfect/conditional perfect Auxiliaries/prepositions/subject pronouns/adverbs of frequency Key Grammar Explanations Emphatic “do” Sequence of tenses Grammar Practice It (to rain) it had rained Sentence Practice Does Lisa need to leave? Oh yes, she does need to leave. Do you know Dawn? Oh yes, I do know her. Do they have a blanket? Oh yes, they do have one. Words & Topics Packaging/necessity, ability, and difficulty/quantity Accessories/thought processes/agreement, disagreement/business & commerce/work environment The Right Word A (trunk) is a very large suitcase. To (smuggle) means to import illegally. etc. Word Association Exempt applicable China Beijing Word Order I’ve nothing to declare except that I had a great… I would be grateful if you took care of the wrapping... I know it doesn’t look like it, but the diamonds are… etc. Text Transformation (Present indicative) We did have to go through customs before we went to the hotel. BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05 7 Unit 3a Unit 3b Hotel reservations Staying in a hotel A camping trip Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Do you have a room, please?” Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “I thought I saw a swimming pool.” Video and Questions Hotel reservations Words & Functions Adverbs of frequency/superlative adjectives/ question tags Simple preterit/preterit continuous/infinitive Key Grammar Explanations Irregular verbs Anaphoric “to” Words & Functions Demonstrative, possessive, and cardinal numeral determiners/prepositions of time Present perfect/present indicative/simple preterit Key Grammar Explanations Use of the present conditional Use and omission of “the” Grammar Practice To know knew To drive drove Sentence Practice Does he have to take the key? Yes, he has to. She (to stay) there all summer. She’s been straying there all summer. He (to try) to phone you all day. He’s been trying... I’ve been here for 12 months. How long have you been here for? We lived here for 12 years. How long did you live here for? etc. Picture/Word Association A hotel, a double room, a staircase, a lift, breakfast, a washbasin The Right Word (Chambermaids) clean hotel rooms. Word Association Vacant free Word Order There’s a guesthouse with vacancies over there. We’re quite happy to share a single room. A double room with a bath would be perfect. Let’s just hope room service hasn’t stopped… The dawn sunshine makes the rooms look… We’re only planning to stay a few nights. etc. BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Dialog (Comprehension) “I was wondering if you had any space left for our tent.” Grammar Practice To build built To feel felt Picture/Word Association A reception desk, a pool, a racket The Right Word (Irregular verbs) are annoying but must be learnt. To sleep (like a log) means to sleep well. To (head back) means to return. To (check out) means to leave a hotel. (Not sleep a wink) means to sleep badly. Word Association To confirm to cancel Right away immediately Word Order This leaflet will tell you about the local sights. If you’re interested, I can find a tennis partner. Ask the chambermaid to leave the tray at the door. Don’t worry about the coffee stain, it’ll come out. etc. Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05 8 Unit 3c Unit 3d A tour of the town Tour of the castle Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Medieval? Is it really medieval?” Dialog (Expression & Comprehension) “Do we have to pay a fee to get in?” Words & Functions Irregular verbs/modal auxiliaries/regular verbs Present indicative/infinitive/present perfect/simple preterit Words & Functions Proper nouns/adverbs/descriptive adjectives/ common nouns Gerund/present indicative/imperative Key Grammar Explanations Conditional perfect The impersonal structure Still - yet Key Grammar Explanations Construction of the passive Use of the passive Wishing and regret Grammar Practice She (to prefer) she would have preferred They (to be afraid) they would have been afraid She (to notice) she’d have noticed They (to use) they’d have used Grammar Practice Boots for skiing ski boots Office for tourist information tourist office Picture/Word Association An abbey, a tower, a windmill, a cathedral, a rampart, a four-poster bed, an amphitheatre, a stained-glass window The Right Word (People) think it always rains in Britain. (Someone’s) calling you, Sylvia. Look! (Cathedrals) contain the bishop’s official throne. (Windmills) turn wheat into flour. (Amphitheatres) are ancient Greek theatres. Word Association Castle fortress Word Order The city was badly damaged during the hurricane. If we have time, there’ll be a gallery visit. It’s only a short walk up to the castle. You can find a few gifts at the flea market. Restoration began at the end of the last century. More than a million people have visited the abbey. etc. Video and Questions A tour of the town BerlitzOnline – Blended 1 Text Transformation (2nd Person Singular) They say that the castle’s first stone was laid in 1224. Sentence Practice I’d like to learn to drive I wish I could learn to drive She’d have liked to see the golf course on holiday She wishes she’d seen the golf course on holiday etc. Words & Topics Vacations & travelling/religion/Fine Arts/materials Construction/tourist activities/security & defence/ personality & feelings/other suggested replies Picture/Word Association A grave, a statue, a tapestry, a castle, a drawbridge Word Association Remarkable commonplace To admire to marvel at Word Order The town centre is the most interesting place to visit. The drawbridge is still fully operational. The castle has been classified since the late thirties. etc. Advanced Learning Paths / Br. English 03-20-05