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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
specifc information. I can complete simple forms and request assistance.
Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of how to use the affrmative 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
affrmative
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 indefnite and
zero articles. I can use and understand possessive pronouns. I can talk about family
members and occupations. I can anticipate and listen for specifc 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 offce Language Exercise
Word stress Pronunciation Activity
Farmer Smith's Chickens Game
The Neighborhood 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 affrmative 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: affrmative 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
Talking about hobbies Vocabulary Activity
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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 specifc 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
Pret a Porter Game
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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
Quantifers 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
affrmative, 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:
affrmative
Grammar
Reference Unit
Present progressive:
negative
Grammar
Reference Unit
Present progressive:
interrogative
Grammar
Reference Unit
Present progressive:
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 'cant' 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
'cant'.
Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of affrmative, 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.
Buying things Language Exercise Can I help you? Language Exercise
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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 infnitive 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
Grocery Store
Game
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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 affrmative 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 specifc 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
past simple
Language Exercise
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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 affrmative 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
: affrmative
Grammar
Reference Unit
Astro Explorer - Easy Game