47432 - English Language Lab 2 (G)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the students will be able to understand the main ideas of complex English texts, on both concrete and abstract topics, and to understand the general sense of technical discussions in the pedagogical field (at level B1 +); - will be able to interact in English with some fluency with native speakers albeit with occasional requests for explanation (at level B1 +); - can produce a clear text in English on topics related to their professional sphere, and will be able to explain a point of view on a previously in-depth topic providing the pros and cons of their opinions (at level B1 +) - moreover, from the didactic point of view, he demonstrates to be able to articulate the contents of the teaching of the English language according to the different school levels, age and interests of the children; - demonstrates knowing how to help pupils develop linguistic skills, basic lexical and grammatical knowledge, adopting playful approaches with a careful and varied choice of teaching activities; - also demonstrates that he has acquired pedagogical-didactic skills to manage the progression of learning by adapting the times and methods to the level of the different pupils.

Course contents

English language and culture. A brief review of English grammar from B1.1 to B2-. However, students will be divided into competence groups based on the results of the first year exam. The text used in class will depend on the level of each group. In general it is the same as the first year.

Readings/Bibliography

New English File published by Oxofrd University Press.

Il livello esatto verrà comunicato all'inizio dei laboratori

For the BEG groups: English File DIGITAL GOLD B1-B1+ 4th Ed: SB&WB C/C + ECH + OLB eBK code + SRC A B C; ISBN: 9780194035606.

For the INT groups: English File Digital GOLD B1+/B2 3rd Ed: PREMIUM C/C (SB&WB + C/C + eBK + OOSP) D E; ISBN: 9780194524902.

For the ADV1 group: English File Digital GOLD B2 3rd Ed: PREMIUM C/C (SB&WB + C/C + eBK + OOSP); ISBN: 9780194524919.

For the ADV2 group: nessun testo è necessario.

Teaching methods

Methods and techniques used include: reading and comprehension exercises in small groups, grammar review focused on form individually and in small groups, listening practice with exercises in small groups, upside-down classroom presentations of lexical and grammar material, production of short texts, scripts based on the language presented in the book, grammatical-dramatic activity (recitation of original scripts that exemplify grammar and pronunciation problems), songs, role-playing games, videos, collaborative and individual writing on paper and digital platforms like Moodle, Padlet, Edmodo, etc.

Assessment methods

The final exam for second-year laboratories consists of a computerised exam (with registration on Almaesami) at level B1+/B2- aimed at assessing language skills in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening and writing. The exam lasts 90 minutes.


It is not possible to take the exam without registering on Almaesami. If you encounter any problems with the registration process, please contact the Teaching Office before the registration deadline. Once the registration lists are closed, no students can be added.


The exam is not graded on a scale of 30 but rather on a pass/fail basis. If you fail the exam, you may retake it in the next session.


Your pass/fail status will be available on Almaesami as soon as the exam results are recorded. There is no need to accept your pass/fail status: once you have passed, the exam will be automatically recorded. Anyone wishing to obtain information and details about their results in the individual tests is requested to send an email to both of the following email addresses: licia.masoni@unibo.it and paolamaria.caleffi@unibo.it


A facsimile of the second-year final exam is available at https://virtuale.unibo.it/mod/quiz/view.php?id=1920263. The registration key to access it is: SFP2-fax (please note that it is case sensitive). The password to open it is specified in the test description.

Teaching tools

In addition to the book, students will work with presentations, audio clips, photos, videos from the CD and online book, Moodle, Padlet or similar, their own mobile phones to contribute materials on shared platforms or to ask questions online, OHP, in addition to the traditional paper- based tools.

Office hours

See the website of Michelle Louise Nicholls