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Mastering B1: A Guide to the English File 4th Edition Intermediate
| Activity | Time (mins) | Skill focus | CEFR B1 descriptor | |----------|-------------|-------------|---------------------| | Warm-up: Famous schools discussion | 10 | Speaking (interacting) | Can exchange information on familiar topics | | Reading: “The school of the future” | 20 | Reading for gist/details | Can scan longer texts to find relevant information | | Grammar: 1st and 2nd conditionals | 20 | Form and controlled practice | Can use conditional sentences in predictable contexts | | Pronunciation: Intonation in conditional sentences | 10 | Sentence stress / attitude | Can use intonation to express doubt or certainty | | Vocabulary: Phrasal verbs related to study (e.g., catch up, drop out) | 15 | Lexical range | Can produce common phrasal verbs | | Listening: A student describing exam pressure | 15 | Understanding connected speech | Can follow a short narrative on a familiar topic | | Speaking: “What would you do if…?” hypothetical scenarios | 15 | Unplanned production | Can initiate and respond to hypothetical questions | english file 4th edition intermediate
Verdict:
If you own the 3rd Edition, you can keep it for grammar drills. But if you are buying new, the 4th Edition is vastly superior due to the relevance of its reading texts and listening topics. Mastering B1: A Guide to the English File
: Sample unit tests and progress assessments are available to track development in grammar and vocabulary. Interactive & Multimedia Tools English File: Wordlists - Oxford University Press Dedicated pronunciation activities (sentence stress
Balanced Syllabus:
A consistent focus on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
- Dedicated pronunciation activities (sentence stress, intonation, connected speech).
- Interactive audio lets students hear and repeat modeled by native speakers.
- Sound Bank appendix with phonetic symbols and example words.