Final Unit 1 Relationships B1.1 2025-26

B1.1

Week 1

Week 2

week 3

week 4

week 5

Unit 1 Nice to meet you!

What to expect?

Main topics

Duration

Close and extended family members, personality adjectives, pets, life stages, friendship

22/09/2025-02/11/2025

Objectives

Learning sessions

• Week 1: Getting to know each other
• Week 2: Modern families & pets
• Week 3: Personality
• Week 4: Generation gap
• Week 5: Life stages & traditions

Ask for and give personal information Describe someone's personality Talk about types of relationships Describe a family tree Give your opinion Talk about the future Talk about past habits Write an informal email

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Unit 1

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Week 1 Getting to know each other

Introduction

Let me introduce myself...

We'll be working together for the next nine months, so I think it's important to get to know each other a little bit! I'm looking forward to meeting you all in class and finding out more about each and every one of you!

Place the cursor on each image to learn something about me! If you click on the image, you can listen to my voice.

Introduction

Now it's your turn! You can use the expressions from my presentation to introduce yourself to me and your classmates: I love / like / enjoy + verb+ing I hate / dislike / can't stand + verb+ing I'm a huge fan of ... I'm crazy/mad about ... I couldn't live without ... I prefer to + infinitive I'm a morning person / a night owl My favourite _________ is ... I'm _____ years old I've ___ (no/1/2/3...) kids I work as a + profession

Be ready to introduce yourself in our conversation class!

Questions

Previous knowledge

Questions in Present Simple tense in English

In order to get to know new people we not only have to be able to talk abut ourselves, but we also need to ask questions. That's why I recommend you watch these short ESL Library videos to review open questions (with a question word) and yes/no questions.

Questions

Previous knowledge

Questions in Present Simple tense in English

Do you feel that you need more help? Would you like to practise a bit more?

HELP!

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Making friends

Warm up

I usually meet new people everyday/twice a week/once a month...

Think about your answers for our conversation class

How long have you been working for this company?

Children instantly play together, but adults get all nervous and it gets more difficult to meet new people

Making friends

Vocabulary

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Making friends

Listening exercise (1)

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Making friends

Listening exercise (2)

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Making friends

Functional language

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Making friends

Grammar

Click on the photo to learn about the person!

1 - present simple

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Do you feel that you need more help? Would you like to practise a bit more?

HELP!

Exam preparation

True / False

True or False exams are usually the student’s favourite exam type, because there is a mathematical probability of 50% to get it right. However, let’s look at some tips:

Read the statement and predict if it is right or wrong before listening or reading the text. Then listen or read, and try to confirm your gut feeling.

Underline the key words in the sentence. Think about synonyms and antonyms or other ways to express these main ideas.

Try changing the statement into a question. This might help to find the right answer.

If you don’t get penalization for wrong answers, always make sure to choose an answer – there’s still this 50% chance to get it right!

Exam preparation

True / False

Is online dating seen as modern romance?

Now let's look at an example:

Does this sound right to you? Do people believe that?

Statement 1: Online dating is seen as modern romance.

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Read the statement and predict if it is right or wrong before listening or reading the text. Then listen or read, and try to confirm your gut feeling.

Underline the key words in the sentence. Think about synonyms and antonyms or other ways to express these main ideas.

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Try changing the statement into a question. This might help to find the right answer.

If you don’t get penalization for wrong answers, always make sure to choose an answer – there’s still this 50% chance to get it right!

Conversation class

In our conversation class on 30th September you will:

1. Introduce yourself to your classmates
2. Ask and answer questions, and react to the information you receive
3. Talk about meeting people and making friends
4. Have the opportunity to ask doubts

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Week 2 Modern families & pets

Introduction

This week we're learning how to describe a family tree and what the relationship of the different members of the family is like.

Do you know the American TV series Modern family? Could you explain their family tree?

Cameron

Claire

Phil

Luke

Mitchell

Jay

Joe

Manny

Stella

Alex

Haley

Lilly

Gloria

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Introduction

They are the Dunphy family, and probably the most traditional family in the TV series. Phil and Claire are the parents, and they have two daughters, Haley and Alex, and a son, Luke. Luke is the youngest while Haley is the oldest, and Alex is the middle child. Luke, Haley and Alex are siblings. All of them get on well with each other, but Haley and Alex are very different from one another, and they sometimes argue about what is important in life. Claire is super organized and a control freak, while Phil is more easy going and fun. Claire's brother is Mitchell, and her father is Jay. Her parents are divorced, and Gloria is Claire's and Mitchell's stepmother. We don't know about Phil's side of the family.

Click here to listen to the new words!

Introduction

Claire's brother Mitchell is married to Cameron. They have a same-sex (or gay) marriage. They decided to adopt a child, and were lucky to get Lilly. Lilly is an only child, because she has no siblings. However, Luke, Alex and Haley are her cousins, and Cameron's and Mitchell's nephew and nieces. Cameron and Jay, Mitchell's father, don't get along too well because Jay is quite stubborn and enjoys stereotypically "male" hobbies, like golf and fishing. Cameron grew up in the countryside on a farm, while Mitchell was born in Los Angeles. Claire is Cam's sister-in-law, Jay is his father-in-law and Gloria is his mother-in-law.

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Introduction

Jay is Claire's and Mitchell's father. He's divorced from his first wife, and is now married to Gloria. He's got three biological grandchildren, Haley, Alex and Luke, and one adopted grandchild, Lilly. Gloria is much younger than Jay, so she's almost the same age as her stepchildren Claire and Mitchell. She's originally from Colombia, and brought a son, Manny, into the marriage. Her ex-husband is always busy travelling. Gloria and Jay also have a son together, Joe. Joe and Manny are half-brothers, but Gloria and Jay bring them up as brothers. Finally there's Stella, Jay's dog. She only obeys Jay's orders and Gloria is often furious about Stella's behaviour. Even though Stella is a pet, they all treat her like another human member of the family.

Words like half contain a silent letter. When you pronounce the word, you don't hear the /l/. Other examples are: talk walk salmon climb dumb

Vocabulary

Talk about your family in English

Previous knowledge & expansion

You're already familiar with many of these words, and we've just learnt some new expressions. Watch the video to find out ways how to talk about your family in a more interesting and engaging way! Make sure that you can explain your family tree in our conversation class.

Vocabulary

Practice

Fill the gaps with the words in pink.

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Vocabulary

Modern British familes

Previous knowledge & expansion

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It's time to open up your textbook, English File B1 (4th edition)! In unit 1B, please find exercise 1 b and c. Here, you will find an article about family life and habits in the UK nowadays. As step 1, please try to fill the gaps in the article with the percentages in ex.1b. Then, as step 2, listen to the audio track 1.14 to check your answers from ex.b. Finally, click in the KEY button to check your answers and read the audioscript (at the end of your textbook) while you listen again. IMPORTANT: In order to play track 1.14 you need to access the Oxford Online Practice platform and register with the Online Practice License access code. Remember that you can download all audio files onto your computer, tablet or smartphone. We are going to talk about the questions in ex.1 a and d in our weekly conversation class!

Listening

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Play the audio to listen to people talk about their family photos. Identify the correct picture (a or b) for each speaker (2-4). Speaker 1 is the example.

Watch the video about a BBC documentary in which people learn about their ancestors and try to live the way their families used to live decades ago. Could you imagine what life was like for your grandparents or even your great-grandparents? Find the forum "My family's past" on our CAMPUS website and post a short comment, describing the living conditions of one of your ancestors.

CAMPUS

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Comprehension practice

Pets

Birdies

Birds like parrots and budgies are also quite popular. Some even seem to talk to their owner! If you prefer calm and quiet animals, then you'll probably choose reptiles, like a turtle, or fish to have as a pet.

Furry friends

Let's talk about those members of the family that do not appear in the family tree, but that have a very special place in our hearts: pets! Nowadays many people share their home with an animal that keeps them company. Most of the people choose small mammals, like dogs, cats, rabbits or hamsters.

Aquaphilic pets

Comprehension practice

Pets

Adopting a pet is a huge responsibility, so it's no surprise that people first think about the pros and cons of having a pet. Of course, if we can have a pet, and what type of pet, depends on our personal circumstances. For example, how much time do we have for spending time with that pet? How much space does the animal need? Who is going to take care of it? How expensive is feeding it and taking it to the vet regularly? Read the eight statements and decide if they are for or against having a pet. Check with the key. Who do you identify the most with?

Anne is right! Let's take a nap...

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Comprehension practice

Pets

In order to practise your listening skills, play the audio track and do exercises 1 and 2. You'll learn about Kim and her new dog Pep.

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Grammar point: used to

Pets

During Kim's and George's conversation, we've learnt how Kim's and Pep's lives have changed. A very useful grammar structure to contrast past habits with present habits is the used to + infinitive. Let's take a closer look:

Rules

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Grammar point: used to

Pets

Now it's your turn! Complete the sentences with the used to / didn't use to+ infinitive.

I'm such a lucky dog!

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Grammar point: used to

In your textbook, English File B1, please find the Grammar Bank for unit 5B. There you will find a summary of the grammar rules for the used to, and also a number of exercises. Besides, you can play audio track 5.16 to listen to the correct linking when pronouncing structures with the used to.

Do you feel that you need more help? Would you like to practise a bit more?

HELP!

For additional practice you can: - do exercise 1 in the Workbook section of unit 5B - check the Entry Checker - find exercises on the Oxford Online Practice, unit 5B

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Conversation class

In our conversation class on 7th October you will:

1. Describe your family tree
2. Introduce different members of your family
3. Talk about advantages and disadvantages of having pets
4. Describe routines with pets
5. Contrast past habits with present habits

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Week 3 Personality

Introduction

This week we're focussing on personality. What are you and friends and family like?

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Useful vocabulary:

to hang out with sb to be full of energy

to be hard-working to get tasks done

to be caring to help people

to be a leader to be brave

Example

This is my older sister, Deborah. She's in her mid-thirties and lives with her husband, Thomas, and her two kids, who are 4 and 6 years old. When we were kids, she used to be rather shy and kept to herself. During her teenage years she became more outgoing and sociable, and started to hang out with a bigger group of friends. I love that I've always been able to trust her and count on her, she's very loyal and reliable. She can be stubborn at times, but she's a great listener and always tries to help people. As a mum, she's incredibly caring and generous - her kids are so very lucky to have her!

• Structure your description, starting with general facts like name, age, and how you know each other
• use phrases like "when I was young", "as a child", "during high school", "after university", "when I got married", "after my son was born" to refer to different stages in life
• use the simple present for things that are still true
• use the used to + infinitive for past habits
• use the present perfect for things that started in the past and are still true
• use the past simple for finished past actions

Be ready to describe yourself and someone close in our conversation class!

Would you like to practise a bit more? HELP!

Vocabulary: Talk about age

It's important to be able to refer to someone's age in different and polite ways.

toddler

baby

middle-aged

child

adult

teenager

elderly

Vocabulary: Personality

Everyone is different, and that makes our relationships so much more interesting - but sometimes also complicated! Let's have a look at a range of personality adjectives that you should be familiar with at B1 level. Find exercise 4 in unit 1B in your textbook, English File B1. Make sure that you do the corresponding pronunciation activity in exercise 5. After these first exercises, please continue working on the Vocabulary Bank for 1B. Don't forget that you have extra practice options in your workbook section 1B, exercise 2, and on the Oxford Online Practice platform 1B.

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Vocabulary: Idioms with animals

As free as a bird

As blind as a bat

As sly as a fox

As busy as a bee

As eager as a beaver

As stubborn as a mule

As gentle as a lamb

As strong as an ox

As brave as a lion

As slippery as an eel

Reading practice: Birth order

When you introduced yourself at the beginning of this unit, most of you mentioned that you had siblings. Did you know that psychologists think that our position in the family determines our personality? In unit 1B find exercise 6. It's an article about the effect birth order has on the siblings' personality. Isn't that surprising? Make sure that you do exercises b, c and d.

sociable

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rebellious

responsible

Expressing reason

James, you say that you love water sports like surfing and scuba diving, so you must be a very sportive person! Also, you play the guitar and enjoy music a lot, that's why I believe you are probably creative and sensitive. Am I right?

• Use linking phrases like so, that's why or therefore to justify your opinion
• You can also use because, if you mention the conclusion first and then give the reasons

Eriko, I'm impressed that you're doing aikido! You must be a very brave and independent woman, because not many women like practising martial arts! Being a teacher is really hard sometimes, therefore I imagine that you are an organised, determined person, that is also very empathetic. Is that true?

Writing practice:

Informal email

Nowadays less and less people write and send actual letters. Most of the time, we just send short messages on social media like whatsapp or instagram, or we send emails.When we write emails to friends and family, we use an informal register, because our relationship is more casual and intimate.In class you are going to write an informal email related to last weeks' contents, so make sure you review the vocabulary and pay attention to the format of an informal email. I've uploaded a Writing guide (PDF) to our CAMPUS website with extended explanations and an example of an informal email.

CAMPUS B1.1-S

Writing practice:

Based on the evaluation criteria for B1 level, we assess the following aspects in a writing test: * range and precision of vocabulary * variety and accuracy of grammar structures * logical content and easy to read * correct text type with corresponding format; appropriate style * correct spelling & punctuation IMPORTANT: Make sure you write the exact number of words, choose the correct text type and follow the instructions on topic.

Vocabulary

Grammar

Cohesion & Coherence

Style & Format

Spelling & Punctuation

Conversation class

In our conversation class on 14th October you will:

1. Describe someone's personality

2. Talk about hobbies and interests 3. Use linking words like because, so, that's why, and therefore to express reason 4. Practise the writing format of an informal email

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Week 4 Generation gap

This week we'll talk about the different generations and issues related to the generation gap

Introduction

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Vocabulary:

Relationships

Expressions to describe our relationship with someone:

When we describe someone, we always mention how we know that person, e.g. is he/she a relative, or a close friend? Go through the list 1-8 and match the words to the definitions a-h. Click here to listen to the correct pronunciation.

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Vocabulary:

Relationships

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In your textbook, English File B1, find the Vocabulary Bank for 5B. Please don't forget the workbook section unit 5B, exercise 3, and the Oxford Online Practice platform, for additional training.

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Listening practice

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Listening practice 1

We've dealt with different situations in which people usually meet, e.g. at the gym, at school, at work, through mutual friends... However, while people used to get to know each other in person in the past, making friends and finding love in the 21st century is often based on technology. Let's find out how John met his wife. Is it going to be the old-fashioned way or the modern way? In your textbook, English File B1, find exercise 2 in unit 5B. For audio track 5.15 remember to access the Oxford Online Practice platform.

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Listening practice 2

Another change that we've been witnessing in the last 50 years is the increasing importance of friendship, being often even more relevant than marriage or family. How many really close friends do you have? And how do you feel about the following quotes about friendship?

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In your textbook, English File B1, find exercise 5 in unit 5B. For audio track 5.22 remember to access the Oxford Online Practice platform.

Grammar

Future forms

Up to now we have mainly talked about the present and the past. Now it's time to focus on the future! You're already familiar with the will-future, the be-going-to-future and also the present continuous. However, sometimes it's tricky to decide when we should use which one of these future forms, isn't it? That's why we're going to practise all three of them and look at examples of situations and contexts that ask for one tense or another. Therefore, open the Grammar Bank 1B in your textbook. As usual, do the exercises in the workbook section unit 1B, exercise 2, and the Oxford Online Practice for extra training.

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Grammar

Future forms

Even though you should always try to watch tutorials in English, sometimes it's a good idea to look for explanations in your native language. This way, not only will you feel more relaxed because you understand everything, but you'll also get extra help with cultural differences. That's the reason why I've decided to offer you this Spanish video tutorial! But promise me that you won't get used to watching videos in Spanish - this is an exception! As usual, afterwards do the exercises in the workbook section unit 1B, exercise 2, and the Oxford Online Practice for extra training. Besides, on CAMPUS there's an unmarked quiz I'd like you to do. The score is just informative, don't worry!

Project work: Grandparents Day

Although different countries have chosen different dates to honour and celebrate their "elderly folks", most countries nowadays have a Grandparents Day. The idea is to honour grandparents; to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children; and to help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.

• Think about your grandparents' lives and the conditions they were growing up and gowing old in.
• Keep in mind social aspects, e.g. Did your grandma work? At what age did they get married? What about their lifestyle (did they have a car, did they have hobbies, could they travel, was there peace)?
• Compare those to your current life (job, relationships, home, hobbies, free time, kids, salary...)
• Can you think of a fond childhood memory you have with your grandparents, e.g. cooking or baking together, listening to their stories, reading together?

Be ready to describe the differences between your grandparents' life and your own life, and tell us about a childhood memory with them in our conversation class!

PS: Bring photos!

Conversation class

In our conversation class on 21st October you will:

1. Describe your relationship with different people

2. Talk about how people meet 3. Talk about the future using diverse tenses 4. Write an informal email (test)

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Week 5 Come together!

Introduction

Can you identify all of these events?

1. wedding (India), 2. graduation (USA), 3. Quinceañera (Latin America), 4. Piñata (Latin America/Spain), 5. Christening, 6. Día de los Muertos (Mexico)

Introduction

Watch this short video about wedding traditions from all around the world. Which did/didn't you know? Do you have a favourite?

Practical English

Meeting the parents

When we meet someone special, there comes a point where we want to introduce them to our friends and family. Meeting your partner's friends for the first time is usually less stressful than meeting their parents - or is that a stereotype only? Let's see how life plays out for Rob when he meets his girlfriend Jenny's parents for the very first time... Before playing the video, make sure that you have your textbook, English File B1, open on the Practical English section "Meeting the parents".

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Access the Oxford online Practice platform to watch videos 1.26 - 1.31.

Practical English

Meeting the parents

Please continue with the rest of the exercises and check with the corresponding keys here. There is a follow-up activity in your workbook section with the same title.

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Conversation class

In our conversation class on 28th October you will:

1. Talk about family events

2. Talk about different weddings traditions 3. Review the vocabulary we've dealt with in unit 1 4. Use grammar structures to talk about past habits, the present and the future 5. Take a reading and a listening test

Bibliography Unit 1

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LINGUAHOUSE:https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/making-friends https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/in-the-family https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/mans-best-friend https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/getting-to-know-someone https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/old-friends

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