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B2-Level English Curriculum

The B2-level English curriculum aims to develop students' independent language skills for effective communication across various contexts, focusing on complex grammar, vocabulary expansion, and writing and speaking proficiency. The course spans 16 weeks with 64 hours of instruction, covering topics such as life experiences, media, environment, health, work, and culture through interactive lessons and assessments. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand complex texts, interact fluently with native speakers, and produce detailed spoken and written content.

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B2-Level English Curriculum

The B2-level English curriculum aims to develop students' independent language skills for effective communication across various contexts, focusing on complex grammar, vocabulary expansion, and writing and speaking proficiency. The course spans 16 weeks with 64 hours of instruction, covering topics such as life experiences, media, environment, health, work, and culture through interactive lessons and assessments. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand complex texts, interact fluently with native speakers, and produce detailed spoken and written content.

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B2-Level English Curriculum

1. Curriculum Overview & Objectives

Overview:

The B2-level English curriculum helps students develop an independent language level, enabling them to
communicate fluently and effectively on a wide range of topics. It focuses on complex grammatical
structures, expanding vocabulary, and improving writing and speaking skills to engage in more detailed
discussions. This curriculum follows the CEFR framework and prepares students to interact confidently in
academic, social, and professional settings.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

 Understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics.
 Interact spontaneously and fluently with native speakers.
 Produce clear, detailed spoken and written texts on various subjects.
 Express opinions, defend arguments, and participate in discussions on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
 Write coherent essays and reports, organizing ideas logically and using appropriate transitions.

2. Structure & Duration

Estimated Duration:

 Course Length: 16 weeks


 Total Hours: 64 hours (4 hours per week)
 Sessions: 32 sessions (2 sessions per week, 2 hours each)

Session Breakdown:

 Session 1–4: Introductions, Life Events & Experiences


 Session 5–8: Media, Technology, and Society
 Session 9–12: Environment & Global Issues
 Session 13–16: Health & Well-being
 Session 17–20: Work, Business, and Career Plans
 Session 21–24: Culture, Traditions, and Travel
 Session 25–28: Review & Practice
 Session 29–32: Final Review, Testing, and Feedback
3. Syllabus Outline

Unit 1: Life Events & Experiences

 Grammar: Past perfect, narrative tenses, reported speech.


 Vocabulary: Life milestones, personal experiences, relationships.
 Speaking: Sharing life stories, describing experiences.
 Listening: Interviews and personal narratives.
 Reading: Articles and biographies.
 Writing: Writing about significant life events.
 Activity: Storytelling circle.

Unit 2: Media, Technology, and Society

 Grammar: Passive voice (all tenses), relative clauses, modal verbs of deduction.
 Vocabulary: Media, digital technology, social issues.
 Speaking: Discussing the impact of technology on society.
 Listening: News reports and tech-related podcasts.
 Reading: Opinion pieces and tech blogs.
 Writing: Argumentative essay on technology’s role in modern life.
 Activity: Debate on social media influence.

Unit 3: Environment & Global Issues

 Grammar: Future forms (future continuous, future perfect), conditionals (zero to third).
 Vocabulary: Environmental issues, global challenges, and solutions.
 Speaking: Discussing climate change and sustainability.
 Listening: Documentaries on environmental topics.
 Reading: Reports and articles on global issues.
 Writing: Writing a report on an environmental problem.
 Activity: Group project – Create a presentation on a global issue.

Unit 4: Health & Well-being

 Grammar: Gerunds and infinitives, modal verbs for advice and obligation.
 Vocabulary: Health, fitness, mental well-being.
 Speaking: Giving advice on health-related topics.
 Listening: Conversations with health professionals.
 Reading: Health magazines and wellness blogs.
 Writing: Writing a guide to healthy living.
 Activity: Role-play – Doctor and patient scenario.

Unit 5: Work, Business, and Career Plans

 Grammar: Reported speech, conditionals in business contexts, complex sentence structures.


 Vocabulary: Careers, business communication, job-related phrases.
 Speaking: Discussing career plans and job opportunities.
 Listening: Business meetings and interviews.
 Reading: Job descriptions and business case studies.
 Writing: Writing a cover letter or professional email.
 Activity: Mock job interviews.
Unit 6: Culture, Traditions, and Travel

 Grammar: Mixed conditionals, complex relative clauses, discourse markers.


 Vocabulary: Travel, cultural traditions, idiomatic expressions.
 Speaking: Sharing travel experiences and cultural insights.
 Listening: Travel documentaries and cultural podcasts.
 Reading: Travel guides and cultural articles.
 Writing: Writing a travel blog post.
 Activity: Cultural exchange presentation.

4. Detailed Lesson Plan (Sample)

Lesson 1: Sharing Life Experiences

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to use narrative tenses and descriptive language to
talk about personal experiences.

 Warm-up (10 mins): Discuss a memorable experience in pairs.


 Presentation (20 mins): Explain past perfect and narrative tenses with examples.
 Practice (20 mins): Students write and share a short story about a life event.
 Production (10 mins): Group discussion on lessons learned from experiences.
 Wrap-up (5 mins): Recap and assign homework (write a personal story using narrative tenses).

Lesson 2: Discussing Global Issues

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to discuss environmental challenges and propose
solutions.

 Warm-up (10 mins): Show images of environmental problems and brainstorm issues.
 Presentation (20 mins): Explain conditionals for expressing consequences and solutions.
 Practice (20 mins): Group work – students propose solutions to global problems.
 Production (10 mins): Present solutions to the class.
 Wrap-up (5 mins): Recap and assign homework (write a report on an environmental issue).

5. Assessment & Evaluation Framework

Types of Assessments:

 Formative Assessments: Classroom discussions, quizzes, writing assignments.


 Summative Assessments: Mid-term exam (Week 8) and final exam (Week 16).
 Speaking Assessment: Debates, presentations, and interviews.
 Writing Assessment: Reports, essays, and emails.
 Listening Assessment: Comprehension tasks from audio recordings.
Grading Criteria:

 Participation: 15%
 Quizzes and Homework: 20%
 Mid-term Exam: 25%
 Final Exam: 40%

6. Resources & Materials

 Core Textbook: [Suggested B2-level textbook, e.g., "English File Upper-Intermediate"]


 Supplementary Materials: Authentic texts, podcasts, and articles.
 Digital Resources: TED Talks, YouTube learning channels, apps like Quizlet and FluentU.
 Teacher Resources: Lesson plans, worksheets, and assessment guides.

7. Classroom Activities & Projects

 Debates: Practice argumentation and defending opinions.


 Group Presentations: Research and present on global issues.
 Listening Lab: Advanced listening tasks with authentic materials.
 Writing Workshops: Collaborative editing and peer feedback.

Conclusion

This B2-level curriculum fosters fluency and prepares students to use English independently in academic
and professional contexts. It equips them with the skills needed to express opinions, engage in meaningful
discussions, and handle complex communication tasks confidently.

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