Period 5 lesson 4 B1 and B2 vocabulary

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Period 5 and 6

Our goal today

Understand the difference between B1 and B2 level vocabulary in terms of complexity and context.

Learn strategies to improve your vocabulary for the B1 and B2 exams.

Be able to recognize the difference between B1 and B2 vocabulary in texts typically found in CE exams.

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Question

What do you already or still know about the B1 and B2 levels?

B1: Intermediate level. Vocabulary used is more familiar and basic, but still functional for everyday communication.

B2: Upper-intermediate level. Vocabulary becomes more specific and nuanced, often used in more formal, academic, or professional contexts.

Discuss some examples of what students might already know from their own studies at these levels.

Build your vocabulary

What elements should you study in order to build an upper intermediate vocabulary?

Discuss what students can do themselves to build a broader vocabulary.

Reading

Notebook for unknown words

Flashcards etc

https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024

Read the passages on your worksheet.

1: Compare the two passages and identify the differences in the vocabulary used.

2: Highlight words from Passage 1 (B1) and Passage 2 (B2) that you find different in terms of difficulty.

3: Explain why the B2 vocabulary sounds more advanced.

Matching exercise

Match the cards and find the right synonyms.

Work in pairs.

Cards.

Write down

Make five sentences.

Use the B2 synonyms from the card.

Cards and piece of paper and pen.

Practice these questions together, and also focus on B2 vocabulary, such as interpretation, fueled, featuring etc

Answer C: 

Answer: 

true

false

Answer: A

answer C

Did this lesson help you identify the differences between B1 and B2 vocabulary?

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