Students entering PET will already have a strong base for conversation and comprehension. In this course students will learn more advanced vocabulary to help them express opinions, debate, and navigate real world situations. They will learn all six tenses in English to help them communicate proficiently. Students will learn modals of advice and conditional statements. In PET students will learn how to navigate longer texts and use a variety of sentence structures in their writing. This level shows the student has mastered the basics of English and possesses practical language skills for everyday use.
Course Overview
Target Learner
Intermediate
Course Focus
Connected writing, explaining opinions, dealing with travel situations.
Duration
12 months
Vocabulary Topics
- Education
- Environment
- Relationships
- Feelings
- Media
- Social interaction
Grammar Focus
- Second conditional
- Reported speech
- Past perfect
- Passive voice (all basic tenses)
- Connecting words (although, unless, despite)
Learning Outcome
Skills students will develop during this course.
Speaking
Can sustain a conversation and express opinions.
Example Task
Describing a photograph in detail for about one minute without interruption.
Listening
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech.
Example Task
Listening to a radio interview or announcement and identifying specific factual information.
Reading
Can read for gist and detail, understanding the writer's attitude.
Example Task
Reading an article and answering multiple-choice questions about the writer's specific purpose and opinions.
Writing
Can write straightforward, connected texts on familiar subjects.
Example Task
Writing an informal email or a story (approx. 100 words) expressing opinions, apologizing, or describing events.