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openMind 1 Practice Online

This course accompanies 'openMind 1'. It corresponds to CEFR level A1. There are twelve units

that mirror the units in the coursebook. Resources are grouped into 'Language Focus', 'Grammar

Focus', 'Vocabulary', 'Listening', 'Pronunciation', 'Games' and 'Can Do' statements.

UNIT 1

English around the World

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to ask and answer personal

questions with the verb 'be'. It also provides practice of the alphabet, numbers and the use of 'be'

in questions and statements.

Listening Listening to a conversation between two students about their classmates. Listening to a conversation about cell phone numbers. Listening to four different sets of numbers and letters, and identifying which ones you hear.

Vocabulary Practicing completing forms. Practicing ordinal numbers. Language Focus Practicing the question words 'what', 'who' and 'where'.

'Can Do' Statements I can give basic personal information. I can use 'be' in statements and questions. I can use and understand information questions with 'be'. I can use and understand ordinal numbers. I can say and understand the letters of the alphabet. I can listen for simple specific information. I can complete simple forms and request assistance.

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of how to use the affirmative form of the present tense of the verb 'be'. Checking your knowledge of how to form questions and short answers with the verb 'be'. Checking your knowledge of common uses of the verb 'be' in the present tense.

Question words Language Exercise

Be: present simple

affirmative Grammar Reference Unit

Be: present simple

interrogative Grammar Reference Unit

Be: simple present use Grammar Reference Unit

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Completing forms Vocabulary Activity

Numbers Vocabulary Activity

Who's he? Listening Activity

Cell phone numbers Listening Activity Letters and numbers Listening Activity

UNIT 2

What do You Do?

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about possession, jobs

and the family. It also provides practice of articles and possessives.

Language Focus Practicing the possessive 's'. Practicing possessive adjectives: 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our', 'their'. Practicing the possessive adjectives: 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our'.

'Can Do' Statements I can talk about family members and their occupations. I can use indefinite and zero articles. I can use and understand possessive pronouns. I can talk about family members and occupations. I can anticipate and listen for specific information. I can correctly stress occupations.

Listening Listening to six people talking about what jobs they do.

Games Matching nouns of opposite genders. Matching questions and answers related to exchanging personal information.

Vocabulary Practicing words for family relationships. Practicing places of work.

Pronunciation Identifying the main syllable stress in countries and nationalities within three pattern groups.

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of the use of 'a' and 'an'. Checking your knowledge of the possessive case.

Possessive 's Language Exercise

This is my family Language Exercise Articles: a v. an Grammar

Reference Unit

Possessive case: form Grammar Reference Unit

The family tree Vocabulary Activity

Places of work Vocabulary Activity

Jobs Listening Activity Family relationships Vocabulary Activity First day in the office Language Exercise

Word stress Pronunciation Activity Farmer Smith's Chickens Game

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UNIT 3

Down Time

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about hobbies and

people. It also provides practice of likes and dislikes and the simple present.

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of how to form the affirmative form of the simple present.

Checking your knowledge of how to form questions and short answers in the simple

present.

Language Focus Practicing 'have' and adjectives to describe people. Practicing the simple present. Practicing questions and negatives with 'like' and giving short answers. Practicing the question words 'when', 'why', 'what', 'how' and 'where'. Practicing personal pronouns and simple present verb forms.

Listening Listening to four conversations about likes and dislikes. Listening to two people talking about the sports they like. Listening to someone being interviewed about their life and matching questions with their answers.

Vocabulary Practicing types of hobbies. Practicing useful language to talk about hobbies.

'Can Do' Statements I can use and understand statements and questions in the simple present. I can use and understand information questions in the simple present. I can describe myself and my interests. I can talk about free-time activities. I can talk about personality.

Pronunciation Practicing the sounds /z/ and /s/ at the ends of words.

Present simple Language Exercise Likes and dislikes Language Exercise Present simple: affirmative Grammar

Reference Unit

Present simple:

interrogative Grammar Reference Unit My family and I Language Exercise Likes and dislikes Listening Activity

What sports do you like? Listening Activity

Consonant sounds Pronunciation Activity

What's your hobby? Vocabulary Activity

Question words Language Exercise An interview with Pete Listening Activity Family possessions Language Exercise

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UNIT 4

Day In, Day Out

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about when things

happen and to tell the time. It also provides practice of words indicating time.

Language Focus Listening to excerpts from four radio broadcasts to choose the correct time of day for each broadcast, and select a.m. or p.m. for each time. Practicing the prepositions of time 'in', 'on' and 'at'. Reading about someone's daily routine and putting events next to the time they happen. Practicing short answers to simple present questions. Listening Listening to conversations about times. Listening to two people talking about their

daily routine in different countries.

Games Matching prepositions connected with time.

'Can Do' Statements I can talk about personal routines. I can use and understand prepositions of time. I can tell the time in a variety of ways. I can listen for specific information.

Vocabulary Practicing words indicating time. Practicing telling the time. Practicing the days of the week. Practicing words for different types of jobs.

What time is it? Language Exercise

Prepositions of time Language Exercise

Max's day Language Exercise Getting the time right Vocabulary Activity

What time is it? Vocabulary Activity Days of the week Vocabulary Activity

Telling the time Listening Activity

My job Listening Activity Daily routine Listening Activity What does Mrs. Bari do? Language Exercise

What's your job? Vocabulary Activity

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UNIT 5

Here, There, and Everywhere

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about places and things

to do in a city and ask for and give directions. It also provides practice of 'There is / are' and

countable and uncountable nouns.

Games Following directions in a city.

Vocabulary Practicing buildings and place names.

Pronunciation

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of the prepositions of place 'at', 'in', 'on' and 'under'.

Checking your knowledge of prepositions of place 'behind', 'between', 'in front of',

'next to' and 'across (from)'. Checking your knowledge of the use of 'some', 'any', 'no' and 'a / an'.

'Can Do' Statements I can use and understand 'There is' / 'There are'. I can give and understand directions. I can describe places / attractions in a city. I can use prepositions of place. I can talk about places in town.

Language Focus Practicing the use of 'there is' and 'there are'. Practicing 'there is / are' + countable / uncountable nouns. Practicing the modal verb 'should'. Practicing the use of 'there is', 'there are', 'there isn't' and 'there aren't'. Practicing compound nouns. Practicing prepositions of place. Practicing 'a', 'some' and 'any'.

There is, there are Language Exercise

Countable and

uncountable nouns Language Exercise Modals of advice Language Exercise Is there a bank on

this street? Language Exercise

Directions Language Exercise

Places and buildings Vocabulary Activity

Compound nouns Language Exercise

Prepositions of place 1 Grammar Reference Unit

Prepositions of place 2 Grammar Reference Unit

Prepositions of place 3 Grammar Reference Unit Some, any, no, a/an Grammar

Reference Unit Quantifiers Language Exercise In my room Language Exercise Calling All Cars Game

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UNIT 6

Different Strokes

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about lifestyles. It also

provides practice of the use of the simple present and the present progressive.

Language Focus Contrasting the simple present and present progressive. Practicing the simple present and present progressive. Practicing the present progressive. Practicing recognition of the verbs that are not normally used in the progressive forms. Practicing the present simple and the present progressive.

Listening Listening to a girl talking about her family and the environment. Listening to two teenagers talking about a healthier lifestyle.

'Can Do' Statements I can understand and use descriptions of lifestyles. I can understand and produce the present progressive. I can differentiate between the present progressive and the simple present. I can talk about green lifestyles. I can describe different lifestyles. Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of the difference between the use of the simple present

and present progressive. Checking your knowledge of the present progressive

affirmative, negative and interrogative forms. Checking your knowledge of the spelling rules for the present progressive.

Present simple and

present progressive Language Exercise

Present simple v.

present progressive Language Exercise Present progressive Language Exercise Simple present vs.

present progressive Grammar Reference Unit

Healthy eating Listening Activity

Present progressive

v. present simple Language Exercise

Present progressive:

affirmative Grammar Reference Unit

negative Grammar Reference Unit

interrogative Grammar Reference Unit

spelling Grammar Reference Unit

The recycling center Language Exercise Good for the environment Listening Activity The Evil Doctor Game

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UNIT 7

You Have Talent!

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about personalities,

talents and abilities. It also provides practice of 'can' and adverbs.

Listening Listening to people talking about sports and putting the sports into the order you hear them. Listening to telephone messages.

Language Focus Practicing the modal verb 'can / can't' for ability. Practicing adverbs with the present progressive. Practicing adjectives and adverbs. Practicing questions and negatives with 'like' and giving short answers.

Pronunciation Identifying the words 'can' and 'can't' in simple sentences and questions.

'Can Do' Statements I can use and understand 'can' to describe abilities. I can use 'can' and 'can’t' with adverbs of manner. I can use and understand positive adjectives. I can use and understand phrases to describe talents and abilities. I can correctly stress 'can' and 'can’t'.

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of affirmative, negative and interrogative forms of 'can'. Vocabulary Practicing names of sports.

Can for ability Language Exercise Adverbs Language Exercise Ability: can Grammar

Reference Unit

What's your favorite sport? Vocabulary Activity

I play volleyball Listening Activity

Can you do this? Listening Activity Vowel sounds Pronunciation Activity

Talents Language Exercise Likes and dislikes Language Exercise

UNIT 8

Shopping Around

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about shopping habits

and clothes. It also provides practice of adjectives, comparatives and demonstratives.

Listening Listening to conversations in a store. Listening to people asking about how much things cost. Listening to descriptions of what four people are wearing and matching the descriptions with pictures of the people. Listening to a conversation about preferences for colors and clothes.

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of comparatives formed by adding '-er' to the adjective. Language Focus Practicing demonstrative adjectives. Practicing the demonstratives: 'this / these',

'that / those'. Practicing ways to ask for information in a store. Practicing the simple present of the verb 'be'.

'Can Do' Statements I can ask to try on clothes in a store and respond to questions. I can use comparative adjectives. I can use and understand clothes words. I can listen to identify the cost of something.

Vocabulary Practicing expressions that are useful when shopping. Practicing words and phrases used in stores. Practicing spelling words for clothes.

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Asking for information

in a store Language Exercise Comparative

adjectives: + -er Grammar Reference Unit Shopping Vocabulary Activity Shopping around Vocabulary Activity

Shopping Listening Activity Can I help you? Listening Activity

Clothes Vocabulary Activity Getting dressed Language Exercise

My favorite clothes Listening Activity I don't like the color! Listening Activity

UNIT 9

Let's Eat

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to make suggestions and to

order food in restaurants. It also provides practice of words about food and diets.

Listening Listening to someone ordering food in a restaurant. Listening to two people ordering food and choosing the guest who orders each item. Listening to conversations at a supermarket and dragging words to the correct section.

Language Focus Practicing using 'Let's' for suggestions.

'Can Do' Statements I can use countable and uncountable nouns correctly. I can use infinitive phrases to express desire, invitations and obligations. I can talk about food. I can order food from a menu.

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of uncountable nouns that represent food. Games Matching words and drawings related to fruit and vegetables.

Vocabulary Practicing words and phrases used in restaurants. Practicing words and phrases used in restaurants. Practicing words about food.

Suggestions with Let's Language Exercise

Eating out Vocabulary Activity Restaurants and eating out Listening Activity Uncountable nouns: food Grammar

Reference Unit

What's on the menu? Listening Activity Food Vocabulary Activity At the supermarket Listening Activity Mr. Fletcher's

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UNIT 10

Speaking of the Past

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about past events and

journeys. It also provides practice of regular and irregular verbs in the simple past and adjectives.

Language Focus Practicing the simple past. Practicing irregular forms of the simple past.

Grammar Focus hecking your knowledge of the use of the simple past. Checking your knowledge of how to use irregular verbs in the simple past. Checking your knowledge of adjectives ending in '-ed' and '-ing.' Checking your knowledge of how to spell simple past regular endings.

'Can Do' Statements I can describe a past experience. I can form affirmative statements in the simple past. I can form questions and negative statements in the simple past. I can

understand and use '-ed' and '–ing' adjectives. I can use set phrases to talk about past experiences. I can understand the main idea of a simple conversation.

Listening Listening to a conversation about a vacation trip and choosing the correct words to complete questions. Listening to John talking to Pam about her weekend and keying in the missing words to complete questions and short answers.

Last winter ... Language Exercise

Past simple Language Exercise Simple past regular: use Grammar

Reference Unit Simple past irregular: use Grammar

Reference Unit Adjectives ending in

-ed and -ing: list Grammar Reference Unit

Different hobbies Language Exercise

What did you do

last weekend? Language Exercise On vacation Listening Activity

Past simple regular:

spelling Grammar Reference Unit

Tell me about

your weekend Listening Activity

UNIT 11

Great Lives

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about past historical

events and experiences. It also provides practice of the simple past and object pronouns.

Listening Listening to a teacher from Mozambique talking about important events in his life and completing sentences with specific information about him.

Language Focus Practicing the simple past and simple present verb forms of irregular verbs. Practicing the simple past. Practicing object pronouns. Practicing questions in the simple past. Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of object pronouns.

'Can Do' Statements I can understand and use object pronouns. I can name historical events. I can talk about major life events.

Past and present hobbies Language Exercise

Past simple Language Exercise A vacation in Rio Language Exercise

Object pronouns:

pronoun reference Grammar Reference Unit

Cabinda's life Listening Activity

Questions in the

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A singer's story Language Exercise

UNIT 12

In the Near Future

This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to talk about future plans and

arrangements. It also provides practice of the present progressive with future meaning and practice

of the future with 'going to'.

Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of the use of the future with 'going to'. Checking your knowledge of the interrogative form of the future with 'going to'. Checking your knowledge of the negative form of the future with 'going to'. Checking your knowledge of the affirmative form of the future with 'going to'.

Pronunciation

'Can Do' Statements I can understand and use the present progressive with future meaning. I can use 'going to' to talk about intentions. I can use phrases with 'go'. I can use phrases with 'start' and 'stop' to talk about intentions.

Games Practicing the simple past and present progressive. Vocabulary Practicing using 'play', 'go' and 'do' with different sports.

Listening Listening to somebody talk about changed arrangements. Listening to a telephone conversation about two people meeting.

Future with going to: use Grammar Reference Unit I do aerobics Vocabulary Activity

What's happening

this week? Listening Activity

Future arrangements Listening Activity

Future with going to

: interrogative Grammar Reference Unit Future with going

to: negative Grammar Reference Unit Future with going to

: affirmative Grammar Reference Unit Astro Explorer - Easy Game