Overall objectives:

This course aims at enhancing the students knowledge of English both written and orally. The students will acquire information related to Madeira and Nature activities, as well as, practice and revise basic language structures and vocabulary. At the end of the course they will be able to talk about themselves and the features in Madeira. They will be able to describe places, give directions, engage in conversation, argue points, express opinions, solve problems and guide tours in Nature and the city. Students will be between a B2 and a C1 level, according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Syllabus:

1.The English Language

1.1. Grammar:

1.1.1. Sentence Structure

1.1.2. Verb Tenses

1.1.3. Punctuation

1.2. Vocabulary:

1.2.1. Extending vocabulary with affixation and compound words.

1.2.2. Collocations

1.2.3. Acquiring specific vocabulary and terminology.

1.3.Writing:

1.3.1. Summarizing

1.3.2. Expressing opinions and arguing points of view.

1.3.2. Writing reports, claims and letters.

1.4. Speaking:

1.4.1. Using the English language to recount, explain, and describe,

1.4.2. Using the English language to interact in specific and  in everyday situations.

1.4.1. Phonetics and pronunciation.

1.5. Reading:

1.5.1. Extracting information from different types of Texts.

 

2. Information about Madeira

2.1. History ? Important Events and Historical Details.

2.2. Cultural information ? Cuisine, People and Activities on Madeira.

2.2. Geography ? Geographical Features, Climate, Geology, Nature, Directions

2.3. The Environment ?Environmental issues and possible solutions

2.4. Customs, Traditions and Events ? Feasts and Festivals

2.5. Fauna and Flora ? Endemic, Introduced and Exotic Species

2.6. First Aid and Emergency Situations ? Body, Illnesses and Ailments

2.7. Tourism and the hotel industry.

Literature/Sources:

AAVV, Modern English Teacher, Abril de 2004, Nº 2, volume 13

AAVV, Passatempos de Inglês, 3º Volume, Porto, Porto Editora, 2003

ALEXANDER, L.G., Longman English Grammar Practice for intermediate students, Hong Kong, Longman, 1990

CASE, Doug, English Puzzles: 50 Puzzles and Games for practising Your English (1,2,3), Heinemann,1990 (M&A Thomson Ltd, Scotland)

COWTHER, Jonathan (ed), Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2000

DAVIES, Helen, e Holmes, Françoise, Dicionário de Inglês para Principiantes, Verbo, 1998 (Usborne publishing)

FERNANDES, Mª do Amparo, e Domingues, Mª Emília, Saber Inglês, Porto,  Edições ASA, 2001

GAIRNS, R. e Redman, S., True to Life ? English for Adult Learners, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press (class book and work book), 1987

---------------, True to Life - Pre-intermediate- Personal Study Book and Class Book, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1998

GOWER, Roger, Grammar in Practice 1 to 6 ? Self-study Grammar Exercises, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2006

GOWER, Roger, Vocabulary in Practice 1 to 6 ? Self-study Vocabulary Exercises, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2006

GRANGER, Collin, Play Games with English 1 ? Teacher?s Resource Book, Oxford, Heinemann Games Series, 1993

HADFIELD, Gill, Beginners? Communication Games, Oxford, Longman, 1988, Addison Wesley Longman, Ltd.

-----------------, Elementary Communication Games - A collection of games and activities for elementary students of English, Oxford, Longman, 1997, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd.

McCARTHY, Michael, and O?Dell, Felicity, English Vocabulary in Use (upper-intermediate and advanced) Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1999

McCARTHY, Michael, and O?Dell, Felicity, Grammar for Business (upper-intermediate and advanced) Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2009

MURPHY, Raymond, English Grammar in Use, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1987

MYLES, Jane (ed.), Timesaver Games, Mary Glasgow Magazines

-----------, Get the Picture, Mary Glasgow Magazines

REDMAN, Stuart, English Vocabulary in Use (pre-intermediate and intermediate), Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1997

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Students will be assessed by two written tests (30% + 30%) and an oral interview (30%). The remaining 10% is for attendance and punctuality (5%) and effort, interest and initiative in the classroom(5%).