PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

English 3 Group: 36

• Timetable: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 05.30 to 08.00 pm.
• First part of the class: from 05.30 to 06.40 pm.
• Break time: from 06.40 to 07.00 pm.
• Second part of the class: from 07.00 to 08.00 pm.
• Books:
• Oxenden, C., Latham-Koenig, C. and Seligson, P. English File third edition Pre-intermediate Student's Book with iTutor. Oxford: Oxord University Press.
• __________. English File third edition Pre-intermediate Workbook without key and iChecker. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

CALENDAR

• Group changes: 18 and 19 February.
• Last day for dropping out: 24 February.
• Holidays: 2 March and 9 May.
• Easter holidays: from 21 to 28 March.
• End of the course: 27 June (Second partial exam and final grade check)
• School reports delivery: 06 and 07 July.
• Assessment: The final grade is the average of the two exams.
• 1st partial exam (Files 1-3):  18 and 20 April.
• 2nd partial exam (Files 4-6): 20 and 22 June.

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; 5 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 need to wait and take part in the next activity.
• You cannot use your mobile phone, iPhone or iPad in class unless the teacher asks you to use it for an activity; please, turn it off.

OTHER ASPECTS

• A bilingual dictionary is recommended for use in class and at home.
• The use of the Workbook is mainly at home. Be ready for its revisions.
• 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://englishfile336.blogspot.mx

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• 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.
• __________. (2007). Essential Grammar in Use: a self-study reference and study book for elementary students of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: CUP.