General English Upper Intermediate Step 1

This course is the first step of six progressive steps to complete our upper intermediate level in English.

In this course, which is taught in English, you will learn to talk about your identity and things that influence it, make tourist recommendations for your town and discuss personality traits.

You will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of learning activities in class and at home. Class-based activities include small-group role-plays, responding to short texts, listening to dialogues or watching video clips. Language learning requires regular practice, and you will consolidate your skills at home, with vocabulary, grammar and writing exercises.

You will need to buy a textbook (see below). You will also need access to a computer or another device with an internet connection to be able to use our learning platform.

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Talk about your identity and things that influence it
• Make tourist recommendations for your town
• Discuss personality traits

The above list is indicative and may be subject to change.  

You will need to buy the following book:

• Speakout (3ed) B2 Student's Book (with workbook included as online practice). ISBN: ‎ 978-1292359540

This course is the first step on our upper intermediate level and is open to anyone who completed English Intermediate Step 6 or equivalent. If you have previously learned English and are unsure of your level, you can self-assess.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support. 

You need to have completed English Intermediate Step 6 or equivalent. If you are unsure of your level, please assess your level. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website to access the course learning platform.