LINGUA INGLESE LIVELLO B2
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Il corso è strutturato in due parti: GRAMMAR e ESP, acronimo di English for Specific Purposes.
La parte GRAMMAR consiste di video con slide di grammatica a livello B2 CEFR per introdurre gli studenti e le studentesse ai principali aspetti fonetici, morfologici, sintattici e semantici della Lingua Inglese. Gli esercizi svolti durante le lezioni si riferiscono al testo English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press). Alla fine di ogni argomento è presente un breve quiz con lo scopo di testare il vostro livello di conoscenza e prepararvi all'esame finale.
La parte ESP consiste di una serie di attività interattive che riguardano l'inglese specialistico del campo di studio del corso per fornire agli studenti e alle studentesse strumenti descrittivi e metalinguistici che possano fornire loro consapevolezza linguistica e una riflessione sulla lingua inglese attraverso materiali autentici relativi al campo di studio e ai campi professionali. Le attività sono organizzate per argomenti e includono esercizi di Listening Comprehension con video interattivi; Reading Comprehension e attività per l'apprendimento del Lessico specifico (Vocabulary).
Condizioni per considerarare completate le attività ESP:
- Video lezioni: accedere alla lezione.
- Attività di Listening, Reading e Vocabulary: svolgere l'attività e ricevere un feedback (non necessariamente positivo).***
The course is organised in two main parts: GRAMMAR and ESP, wich stands for English for Specific Purposes.
The GRAMMAR part consists of video slides with grammar instruction at the B2 CEFR level to introduce students to the main phonological, morphological, syntactical and semantic aspects of the English language. The related excercises refer to the textbook English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press). At the end of each topic there is a short quiz designed to test your level of knowledge and prepare you for the final exam.
The ESP part consists of a series of interactive activities regarding English for the specific field of the course to provide students with the descriptive and metalinguistic tools to foster language awareness and reflection on the English language by means of the study of authentic materials related to their field of study and to possible applications in professional domains. The activities are organised by topics and include Listening Comprehension activities with interactive videos; Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary activities.
Conditions for considering ESP activities completed
Video lessons: Access the lesson.
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Getting ready for final exam: Present tenses revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Past tenses revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Future tenses revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Modals revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Passive form revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Questions and auxiliaries revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Relative clauses revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Adjectives and adverbs revision quiz.
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Getting ready for final exam: Conditionals revision quiz.
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Video-lesson + interactive activities: 2 hours.
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Lesson 1 - The Scientific Community
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Read this text about English as lingua franca and fill-in the gaps.
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What is the career progression in academia? Put the roles in the correct order.
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Could you tell the job from the description of what these people do?
Read each description and identify the correct academic or non-academic role.
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Can you use the correct 'titles', in English and in Italian?
Drag the correct title for each person based on their academic achievement/position.
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Read scenarios about job roles and answer the questions.
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Drag the words to complete the definitions about the main branches of Chemistry.
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Are these words singular or plural?
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Video lesson + interactive activities: 2 hours.
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Lesson 2 - Doing a Literature Review
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All clear about how to do a Literature review? Let's check it with a short quiz.
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Match the database with their description.
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For each scenario, select whether the source should be considered reliable or questionable for a literature review.
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Do you know how to use linking words? Answer the questions.
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2 Video lessons + Article reading + Interactive activities: 5 hours
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Lesson 3, part 1 - Reading an Article
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All clear about how to read a scientific article? Let's check it with a short quiz.
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Lesson 3, part 2 - Reading an Article
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All clear about how to read a scientific article? Let's check it with a short quiz.
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Match each part of IMRAD with its main function.
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Look at the first page of the scientific article by Mitdank et al.
Click with your mouse on the following elements:
- Journal name;
- Corresponding author information;
- Copyright information;
- DOI and peer review dates.
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Match the words with their function in an abstract.
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Put the different sections of the abstract in the correct order.
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How to cite? Find three different ways the authors of the introduction use to cite other works and type the text in the corresponding section.
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Read the introduction of a scientific article.
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Video lesson + interactive activities: 2 hours.
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Lesson 4 - In the Laboratory
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All clear about Laboratory? Let's check it with a short quiz.
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Match sentences of lab procedures.
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Listen to the video and complete the exercise.
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Look at the image and answer the questions.
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Drag the verbs in the correct position.
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Match the beginning and the ending of sentences related to laboratory equipment.
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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
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Complete the sentences with the appropriate glassware.
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Complete the sentences with the correct verb.
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Match the terms with their definitions.
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Write the correct definition for each figure.
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Indicate whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
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Complete the sentences with the correct safety term.
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Video lesson + interactive activities: 3 hours.
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ESP Lesson | Describing data and processes Contenuto Interattivo
Lesson 5 - Describing Data and Processes
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Quiz | Data and processes Description Contenuto Interattivo
All clear about how to do data description? Let's test your understanding.
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Vocabulary | Numbers and Units Contenuto Interattivo
Insert the correct number and unit in the sentences.
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Vocabulary | Decimal and Thousands Contenuto Interattivo
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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Vocabulary | Percentage Terms Contenuto Interattivo
Match the terms on the left with their definitions on the right.
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Vocabulary | The International System of Units Contenuto Interattivo
Match the SI unit to its abbreviation in column and the quantity it measures.
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Vocabulary | SI Units Contenuto Interattivo
Fill in the gaps with the correct SI unit and abbreviation.
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Listening | Numbers and Units Contenuto Interattivo
You are going to listen to 8 short extracts in which a scientist discusses her work. While you listen to each extract, choose the correct number you hear.
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Listening | Understanding numbers Contenuto Interattivo
Short number dictation.
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Vocabulary | Identifying Graph Types Contenuto Interattivo
Match the graph type with its primary use.
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Reading | Graph Description (1) Contenuto Interattivo
Put the following sentences in a logical order to describe a graph.
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Reading | Graph Description (2) Contenuto Interattivo
Use the provided words to complete the graph description.
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Vocabulary | Describing States and Processes Contenuto Interattivo
Match the beginnings to the endings to create correct definitions.
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Reading | The Scientific Method Contenuto Interattivo
Read this text about the Scientific Method and do the related exercise.
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Reading | Scientific research Contenuto Interattivo
Choose the correct word to complete the headings about different research approaches.
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Video lesson + interactive activities: 2,5 hours.
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ESP Lesson | Attending a Conference Contenuto Interattivo
Lesson 6 - Attending a Conference
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Quiz | Attending a Conference Contenuto Interattivo
All clear about how to attend a conference? Let's test your understanding.
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Vocabulary | Key elements of a conference Contenuto Interattivo
Conference vocabulary: complete the sentences and match the definitions.
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Reading | About a conference Contenuto Interattivo
Which are the key elements of a conference? Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
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Reading | Preparing a poster Contenuto Interattivo
Match the definition on the left with the correct term on the right.
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Vocabulary | Useful sentences during a presentation Contenuto Interattivo
How do you say...
Complete the sentences with the correct form.
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Reading | Presentation Order Contenuto Interattivo
Decide the best order to do the following things during a presentation.
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Listening | Conference presentation Contenuto Interattivo
Listen to the opening of a PhD student's conference presentation and do the exercise.
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Video lesson + interactive activities: 2,5 hours.
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ESP Lesson | Writing an abstract Contenuto Interattivo
Lesson 7 - Writing an Abstract
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Quiz | Writing an Abstract Contenuto Interattivo
All clear about how to write an abstract? Let's test your understanding.
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Reading and Writing | The main parts of an abstract Contenuto Interattivo
Read the abstract and find main parts of it. Type the text in the corresponding section.
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Reading | Abstract Structure Identification Contenuto Interattivo
Match each section of the abstract with its function.
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Reading | Rearrange the abstract Contenuto Interattivo
How to write an abstract? Put the different sections of the abstract in the correct order.
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Vocabulary | Key elements of an abstract Contenuto Interattivo
Complete the sentences with the missing key elements of an abstract.
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Vocabulary | Linking words in an abstract Contenuto Interattivo
Match the linking words on the left with their function on the right.
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Reading | Abstract characteristics Contenuto Interattivo
Indicate whether the statements about the abstract are true or false.
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Vocabulary | Tense usage Contenuto Interattivo
Fill in the gaps with the correct tense (past or future) for each type of abstract.
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Reading | Abstract structure (1) Contenuto Interattivo
Reorder the sentences to form a mini abstract.
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Reading | Identifying Abstract Sections Contenuto Interattivo
Read the abstract excerpts and identify the section it belongs to.
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Reading | Keyword Identification Contenuto Interattivo
Identify, by clicking on the image, at least 5 keywords in the abstract that would be useful for database searches.
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Video lesson + interactive activities: 2 hours.
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ESP Lesson | Applying for a job Contenuto Interattivo
Lesson 8 - Applying for a job
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Quiz | Applying for a Job Contenuto Interattivo
All clear about how to apply for a job? Let's test your understanding.
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Reading | CV Contenuto Interattivo
Decide whether the following statements about CVs are true or false.
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Vocabulary | CV Sections Contenuto Interattivo
Drag the words in the correct position to complete the CV sections correctly.
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Reading | CV Characteristics Contenuto Interattivo
Drag the words in the correct position.
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Vocabulary | Action Verbs Contenuto Interattivo
Complete the sentences with the correct action verbs.
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Reading | Skill Categories Contenuto Interattivo
Drag the verbs to match the corresponding skill category.
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Reading | Cover Letter Contenuto Interattivo
Decide whether the following statements about Cover Letter are true or false.
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Vocabulary | Cover Letter - Useful Expressions Contenuto Interattivo
Complete the cover letter with the correct words.
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Vocabulary | Email Etiquette Rules Contenuto Interattivo
Drag the words to complete the email etiquette rules correctly.
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Reading | Job Interview Contenuto Interattivo
Decide whether the following statements about job interviews are true or false.
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Interactive activities and excercises: 2 hours.
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Watch the video and answer true or false questions.
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Leggi il testo e fai gli esercizi correlati.
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Leggi il testo e fai gli esercizi correlati.
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Match the words with the correct definition.
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Do you know how the correct definitions for properties of materials?
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Complete the text with the correct word.
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Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
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Combine the words in brackets with suitable SUFFIXES to complete the sentences.
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Write the plural form of the words in italics.
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Use the correct prepositions to complete the text.
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Complete the text with the correct word.
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Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
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Choose the correct words to describe states of matter.
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Choose the correct subject to complete the sentences.
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Interactive activities: 1 hour.
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Review | Literature Review Structure Contenuto Interattivo
What is the correct structure for a Literature review? Put the sections in the right order.
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Review | Reading an Article Contenuto Interattivo
Drag the definition in the correct position.
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Review | In the Lab Contenuto Interattivo
Let's revise the terms for glassware and lab equipment!
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Review | The Scientific Method Contenuto Interattivo
Which are the correct steps that the Scientific Method should follow?
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Review | Attending a Conference Contenuto Interattivo
Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
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Review | Abstract Structure Contenuto Interattivo
Put the sentences in the correct order to write an abstract.
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Review | Cover Letter Structure Contenuto Interattivo
Put the sentences in the correct order to write an cover letter.
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