Title: Study PrepProg - Improve Your English from B1 to B2 Level

General
  Opettajan käsikirja
  Opettajan käsikirja - liitekansio
  Teacher bulletins
  Questions and Answers
  Learning outcomes
  Course schedule - update as needed!
  Study Instructions and Assessment
Orientation
  Materials
  Course curriculum
  Tools used in this course
  Improve your English from B1 to B2 - course description (PPT)
  Addressing people (PPT)
  Confusing words (opens in a new window)
  Education, Education in Finland
  Education System Vocabulary
  Your Education Discussion
  Ukrainian Education Resources
  Learning tasks
  Introduction Template
  Introducing yourself (dead-line XX.)
  Creating a learning schedule
  On-line meeting discussion/lecture topics (TEACHERS ONLY)
Taking part in interactive education
  Materials World-leading higher education instituti...
  Taking part in interactive education
  How to Express Your Opinion in English (by Learning English) (opens in a new window)
  Task A- YouTube Video: 6 communication truths that everyone should know (TedTalk by Antoni Lacinai) (16 min, opens in a new window)
  Learning tasks
  Homework 1: Introduction of a Finnish university/UAS (DL XX)
  Meeting Assignment Groups
  Homework 2: Meeting assignment (group communication) - to be assessed (DL XX)
  Meeting task for class, part 1 (.docx)
  Meeting task for class, part 2 (.docx)
  Task A - Orientation and warm-up (PDF)
  Task B - Finnish education system, vocabulary exercise (.docx)
  Task C - Education and work (PDF)
  Task D - Impromptu speeches, instructions (PDF)
  Task D - Peer feedback on impromptu speeches (.docx)
  On-line meeting discussion/lecture topics (TEACHERS ONLY)
Language learning strategies
  Materials
  12 Successful Language Learning Strategies (by Opti Lingo) (opens in a new window)
  The most effective language learning strategies (opens in a new window)
  Language learning strategies (.ppt)
  Learning tasks
  Discussion: Who are you as a language learner? DL XX
  Learning task: Trying a new language learning strategy
  Learning task: Trying a new learning strategy DL XX
  Questions about languages
  Discussion topics (TEACHERS ONLY)
Information retrieval
  Materials How to spot fake research (opens in a ne...
  Reliable sources (PPT)
  Evaluating Research Sources Solutions (.docx)
  Learning tasks
  Learning task: Finding reliable information - DL XX
  Are the following considered ethically correct in higher education studies?
  Media literacy - questions about the podcast with Mark Curcher
  Media literacy - 15 minute podcast (only audio, no video) with expert Mark Curcher (opens in a new window)
  Group discussion on the articles (DL XX)
  Evaluating Research Sources (.docx)
  Task, elephants and cheese (.docx)
  Task, elephants and cheese, KEY (PDF)
  Information retrieval - preparing a presentation (PDF)
  Vocabulary task, Student A (.docx)
  Vocabulary task, Student B (.docx)
  Vocabulary task, Student C (.docx)
  Vocabulary task, Student D (.docx)
  ALIAS - follow-up of the vocabulary task (PDF)
  Paraphrasing task (.docx)
  Paraphrasing task SOLUTIONS (.docx)
  Higher Education Ethics Discussion (for class)
  On-line meeting discussion/lecture topics (TEACHERS ONLY!!)
Reading and writing academic texts
  Materials
  Writing Steps
  The Writing Process
  Paragraph Development
  Referencing Basics (BASED ON SAVONIA'S STANDARD)
  Paraphrasing
  Capitalisation Rules (by Grammarly) (opens in a new window)
  Writing Assignment: Steps and Resources
  Title Verbs
  Academic Phrases (PDF)
  Phrases for Introductions (by University of Manchester) (opens in a new window)
  Academic Phrases for Writing Introductions (by Ref-n-Write) (opens in a new window)
  Academic Phrases for Writing Conclusions (by Ref-n-Write) (opens in a new window)
  Linking words a.k.a. connectors or transition words (by English at Home) (opens in a new window)
  Academic Style Checklist
  Learning tasks
  Academic Writing Discussion
  Task: Topic and mind map of the academic research paper (DL XX & YY)
  Writing an academic research paper
  Transition signals (.docx)
  Quiz on linking words (by English at Home) (opens in a new window)
  Academic writing exercises (.docx)
  Linking words, task (.docx)
  Passive voice, exercises (by Perfect English Grammar) (opens in a new window)
  Assignment Descriptions for Writing (TEACHERS ONLY!)
  On-line meeting discussion/lecture topics (TEACHERS ONLY!)
Cultural communication
  Materials Introduction to culture and communicatio...
  Writing assignment - Culture
  Homework: Workplace culture
  In-class task document (.docx)
  Lesson preparation task, instructions (homework after the first lesson in this section, .docx)
  On-line meeting discussion/lecture topics (TEACHERS ONLY!)
  Task A Group Discussion (.docx)
  For teachers: replace the Padlet links with your o...
  Task A - Ukrainian culture: Make your contribution on this Padlet (opens in a new window)
  Task A - Cultural background & cultural barriers: Make your contribution on this Padlet (opens in a new window)
  Task B Pair Discussion, effect of values on communication (.docx)
Studying in Finland
  Materials
  Formal vs. informal communication (PPT)
  Business letter phrases (PDF)
  Learning tasks
  Exercise: Unprofessional e-mail (PDF)
  Writing a formal e-mail (DL XX)
  Post-course Discussion
  Task 3 - Email practice (by Oxford University Press) (opens in a new window)
  Task 4 1. Complete this quiz (by Education Planner...
  DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR CLASS - TEACHERS ONLY
Grammar
  Level descriptions
  English Profile (PDF)
  Grammatical criterial features for B2 level (PDF)
  IRREGULAR VERBS
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Irregular Verbs (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Irregular Verbs quizzes (simple) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Iregular Verbs flashcards + drills (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Irregular Verbs (lots of exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PREPOSITIONS
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Prepositions (opens in a new window)
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Prepositions (more detailed) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Prepositions exercises (opens in a new window)
  SENTENCE STRUCTURE
  THEORY: Sentence Structure/Sentence Types (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Sentences/Word Order (simple) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Word Order exercises (simple) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY: Sentence Structure (Towson Uni, more detailed) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Sentence Structure (Townson Uni, connected to their theory) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Sentence Structure and Sentence Errors (PDF)
  ANSWER KEY: Sentence Structure and Sentence Errors (for above exercise) (PDF)
  DEPENDENT (SUBORDINATE) CLAUSES
  THEORY: Dependent Clauses (the 3 types) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY: Dependent Clauses (Towson Uni) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Phrases and Clauses (Towson Uni, connected to their theory) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Phrases and Clauses (PDF)
  ANSWER KEY: Phrases and Clauses (for above exercise, most answers included) (PDF)
  CONDITIONALS
  THEORY: Zero Conditional (revision, A2 level) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY: First Conditional (revision, A2 level) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY: Second Conditional (revision, B1 level) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY: Third Conditional (revision, B1 level) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY: Mixed Conditional clauses (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Conditionals (all types) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Mixed Conditionals (14 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Conditionals (all types, including mixed) (opens in a new window)
  MODAL VERBS
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Modal Verbs (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Modal Verbs (19 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Modal Verbs (Elementary + Intermediate levels) (opens in a new window)
  PHRASAL VERBS
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Phrasal Verbs (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Phrasal Verbs (a few exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Phrasal Verbs (Elementary, Intermediate + Advanced levels) (opens in a new window)
  ACTIVE VS PASSIVE
  THEORY: Active and Passive Verbs (overview) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY: Passive Voice (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Active and Passive Voice exercise (simple) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Passive Voice (15 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Passive Voice (lots of exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Passive Voice (Elementary, Intermediate + Advanced levels) (opens in a new window)
  PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
  THEORY: Past Perfect (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Past Perfect (2 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Past Perfect (10 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
  THEORY: Past Perfect Continuous (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Past Perfect Continuous (basic quiz) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Past Perfect Continuous (13 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  FUTURE PERFECT SIMPLE
  THEORY: Future Perfect (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Future Perfect (2 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Future Perfect (13 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
  THEORY: Future Perfect Continuous (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Future Perfect Continuous (basic quiz) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Future Perfect Continuous (2 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Future Perfect Contintuous (12 exercises) (opens in a new window)
  OTHER
  GENERAL REFERENCE
  REFERENCE: Daily Grammar (440 mini grammar lessons) (opens in a new window)
  REFERENCE: Grammar terminology glossary (Oxford) (opens in a new window)
  YOUTUBE CHANNELS FOR GENERAL ENGLISH LEARNING
  YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Speak English with Vanessa (opens in a new window)
  YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Learn English with Rebecca (engVid) (opens in a new window)
  VARIOUS GRAMMAR LESSONS/THEORY
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Mini-Grammar Tutorials (mainly theory, as needed) (opens in a new window)
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Various grammar lessons by level (as needed) (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Various grammar topics (opens in a new window)
  TENSES + ARTICLES
  THEORY: English tenses in table form, with example for each (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Practice sentences for different tenses (opens in a new window)
  PRACTICE: Exercises for all tenses (opens in a new window)
  THEORY + PRACTICE: Articles (revision, as needed) (opens in a new window)