1. Use of English: Grammar and Vocabulary |
Grammar:
- Advanced causative structures
- Advanced conditionals structures (third, mixed, special uses)
- 'It'-clauses (anticipatory and introductory)
- Advanced passive structures
- Advanced reported speech structures
Vocabulary:
- Phrasal and prepositional verbs, collocations, idioms, etc. |
2. Listening |
- Strategies:
· Listening for general meaning and for specific information
· Coping with unknown vocabulary
· Coping with different accents
- Listening practice:
· Discussions
· Monologues
· Dialogues
· Conversations
· Interviews (TV, radio, web streaming, etc.)
Examination-type listening comprehension tasks at advanced/C2 levels - Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS, etc.
All of the above touch on interesting and varied topics and are taken from various sources. |