PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

English 5 Group: 07

• Timetable: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 03.00 to 05.30 pm.
• First part of the class: from 03.00 to 04.10 pm.
• Break time: from 04.10 to 04.30 pm.
• Second part of the class: from 04.30 to 05:30 pm.
• Books:



• Latham-Koenig, C. and Oxenden, C. English File third edition Intermediate Student's Book with iTutor. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Latham-Koenig, C., Oxenden, C., and Hudson, J. English File third edition Intermediate Workbook without key. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

CALENDAR

• Last day for dropping out: 26 August.
• Holidays: Monday 31 October, Wednesday 2 November, Monday 21 November, and Monday 12 December.
• Christmas holidays: from 22 December to 04 January 2017.
• End of the course: Wednesday 14 December (Second partial exam check)
• School reports delivery: 10 and 11 January 2017.
• Assessment: The final grade is the average of the two exams.
• 1st partial exam (Files 1-3A): 03 and 05 October.
• 2nd partial exam (Files 3B-5): 05 and 07 December.

ASSESSMENT

• Assessment of 5 skills:
• Reading (20%)
• Writing (20%)
• Use of English (20%)
• Listening (20%)
• Speaking (20%)
• Passing grade: 80 pts. and 80% of attendance (=22 sessions; 06 absences maximum)
• But 5 consecutive absences cause dropping out.

CLASS RULES

• You cannot be in class without your material, i.e. your Student's Book.
• Punctuality and use of English in class is really important!
• If you are late, you cannot join an activity in progress, you should wait and take part in the next activity.
• You cannot use your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, etc. in class unless the teacher asks you to use it for an activity; please, put your gadget away and turn it off or put it on mute.

OTHER ASPECTS

• A bilingual dictionary is recommended, especially for use at home.
• The use of the Workbook is mainly at home. Be ready for its checking.
• Assessment: Completion and accuracy.
• Grades: Very good, Good, Acceptable, and More Work Needed.

USEFUL SITES

• Facebook: CELe UAEMex
• Twitter: @CELe UAEMex
• www.oup.com/elt/englishfile
• Blog: http://englishfile507.blogspot.mx
• Group on Fb: CELe507 (secret group)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Murphy, R. (2004). English Grammar in Use: A self-study reference and practice for intermediate students of English, with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: CUP.
• Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: CUP.
• Swan, M. (2005). Practical English Usage. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.