use make comparative and superlative sentences which include adverbs and modifiers, eg slightly, much, a great deal
use relative clauses to add information
structure an argument
use linking words to add information, contrast information, and describe cause and effect, eg furthermore, although, due to
express opinions, agreement and interrupt
notice and record vocabulary, especially collocations
Week B
I can…
talk about education and traditions
talk about memories and work
tell stories using past simple, past continuous and past perfect
understand the differences in use between the past simple and present perfect
pronounce –ed endings
use linkers to show time, eg first of all, then, following that, when, while
describe skills and abilities
show that I know what type of learner I am and if I learn in a visual, auditory or kinaesthetic way
Week C
I can…
talk about fame and fortune
talk about news and entertainment
use reported speech including reported questions
use passives
understand the rules of and use punctuation in direct speech
recognise and use connected speech
check my understanding of others and that they have understood me correctly
Week D
I can…
talk about the natural world and tourism
talk about trade and environmental issues
use the future continuous and future perfect
show that I have learnt how to use articles in a wider range of situations
complain and show that I am worried
give advice and make suggestions
describe a process or procedure
write a formal letter or email, eg a letter of application or an email of complaint
use linking words to describe a sequence of events, eg first, after that, next, lastly
tell the difference between fact and opinion
Week E
I can…
talk about special occasions and going out with friends
talk about shopping and my hobbies
understand the difference in use of gerunds and infinitives
use question tags and make indirect questions
stress different words in a sentence to emphasise different information, eg ‘I thought you were bringing the cake’ vs ‘I thought you were bringing the cake’.
say question tags with the correct intonation
record vocabulary
invite and persuade people to do something
use filler phrases when I need time to think, eg ‘What’s the word? Well, I suppose…’
show that I know how to listen for gist and specific information
Week F
I can…
talk about making important decisions
talk about different times and generations
talk about my family and friends
use the second and third conditionals
use must, have to, make, let and allow
describe your feelings and emotions
use skimming and scanning techniques when I am reading