Semester 9 English at CU

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Semester 9 English at CU

• Student and teacher expectations
• M.E. Ellen Graber
• ellen_proballet_at_hotmail.com

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In this class you will

• Prepare for an international exam.
• Learn about culture and language
• Write timed essays using the writing process
• Apply everything you have learned in the language
  learning process to demonstrate your proficiency
  in English.
• Nothing will be the same!

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Assignments will include

• Completing homework and class work, even if you
  dont come.
• Timed reading assignments to improve vocabulary
  and use of English.
• All written essays will be timed to help you
  prepare for the FCE.
• Practicing, practicing and practicing
• Online
• Worksheets
• Discussion

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Growth as a language learner
Apply your skills
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What to expect in this class

• Practice to simulate exam-taking experiences
• Positive learning environment in which students
  participate as much as or more than the
  professor.
• Interpersonal relationships
• Courtesy and respect

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What instructor expects from students

• Responsibility for learning.
• Courtesy and respect.
• Ask for help if you need it.
• Listen attentively to all class members.
• Arrive on time.
• Work to solve problems, not create them. Avoiding
  them doesnt make them go away.

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What Students Can Expect from the Instructor

• Productive learning environment
• Courtesy and respect
• Assistance when needed
• Listen to suggestions for improving class
• Be reciprocal with students
• Inform students of assignments and syllabus
  changes.
• Solve problems as they arise.

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Grading policies

• The work you do in class will greatly affect your
  grade.
• The FCE exam is not a piece of cake.
• If you do not understand something, ask for help.
  Help will come in the form of tutorials and extra
  practice as well as teacher explanation.

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Writing grade policy

• To prepare for FCE, you will be graded on process
  and production
• Practice writing process
• Timed situation
• Around 250 words
• Letters and emails are popular tasks
• Situation-based writing tasks
• Prompts
• Articles, letters, essays, reports, reviews,
  short stories

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Grading policies

• Each written assignment will be graded following
  the Department of Languages Guidelines. These
  guidelines include
• Ideas and content
• Organization
• Use of language
• Sentence Fluency
• Vocabulary
• Use of conventions
• See student syllabus.

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Oral Grading Policies

• Understanding and Communication of Ideas
  understands and communicates at the required
  level. Are you sticking to the topic or not
  answering what you have been asked to discuss.
• Accuracy Makes a few (if any) noticeable e
  error so f grammar or word order.
•  Pronunciation and Intonation Always and easily
  intelligible. Words are pronounced correctly and
  proper intonation is used for English expression.
•  Vocabulary Always uses appropriate vocabulary
  and idioms for language level.
•   Fluency Speech is fluent and effortless. If
  student cannot remember a word, then uses a
  different means to express the same idea.

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New Component in Sinodal Exam

• Reading Strategies
• Skimming
• Scanning
• Vocabulary in Context
• Intensive Reading

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The Cambridge FCE Exam

• Cambridge First Certificate in English Exam
• Paper 1 Reading
• Paper 2 Writing
• Paper 3 Use of English
• Paper 4 Listening
• Paper 5 Speaking

Investigate and Fill in the chart Time limit.
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Ready for FCE Textbook

• Book contains relevant practice activities,
  language skills production
• Tips and useful information
• Advice and guidelines
• Important points to remember

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Evaluation Chart
List of FCE Practice Sites reading use of English listening writing immediate feedback gives explanations gives tutorials easy to use
1 http//www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/firstcertificateinenglish.html
2 http//www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/advanced.html
3 http//www.readingsoft.com/
4 http//www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/tsindex.htm
5 http//www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-exams-fce-listening-intro.htm
6 http//www.examenglish.com
7 http//www.cambridgeesol.org/resources/online-practice-tests
8 http//www.en.first-certificate.com
9 http//www.ompersonal.com.ar/firstcertificate/contenidotematico.htm
10 http//www.mansioningles.com/Ejercicios00.htm.
11 http//www.englishspeaker.com/index20-20FCE.html.
12 http//www,englishbaby.com
13 http//www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bfingles.htm
14 http//www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron/sounds/.
15 http//www.englishspeaker.com/examinations/FCE/usage/FCE20use2001-0120A.html.
16 http//www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-podcast-english-listening-downloads-archive.htm
17 http//www.internetenglishlearnonline.com/blog/
18 http//www.imparareinglese.co.uk/esercizi_inglese.htm
19 http//esl.about.com/od/englishlistening/English_Listening_Skills_and_ActivitiesEffective_Listening_Practice.htm
20 http//www.scribd.com/doc/13274131/Cambridge-FCE-Listening-Test-Metodo-Barnes-Recomendar http//www.scribd.com/doc/13274131/Cambridge-FCE-Listening-Test-Metodo-Barnes-Recomendar
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Are you up for the challenge?

• BRING IT ON! Your tools
• Your textbook
• Reading strategies booklet
• Phrasal verbs clinic
• Upstairs Downstairs
• Evaluation sheet for Websites