After completing this course at the University of languages you will be able to understand and use frequently used everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at satisfying immediate needs. You can introduce yourself and others, ask for and give basic personal information about your home, your belongings and people you know. You can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to cooperate. See more...
Differentiate between present simple and present continuous
Talking about clothes and shopping
Topics to be developed in this micro course:
Object pronouns
Words in a story
Like + verb + -ing
The date and ordinal numbers
Saying the date
Be or do?
Music
Giving opinions
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use ordinal numbers
Telling a story
Differentiate the use of the verbs "be" and "do".
Give feedback
Topics to be developed in this micro course:
Past simple of verb be: was/were
Word formation
Sentence stress
Past Simple - regular verbs
Passtime expressions
Pronunciation: -ed endings
Past Simple - irregular verbs
Go, have, get
Sentence stress
Asking the way: Directions
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use simple past structures
Differentiate -ed suffixes in regular verbs in the past tense
Talking about hobbies
Differentiate regular and irregular verbs of the simple past tense
Asking for and giving directions
Topics to be developed in this micro course:
Past Simple: regular and irregular
Irregular verbs
Pronunciation: Past Simple verbs
There is/there are + any/plural nouns
The house
Pronunciation: Diphthongs
There was/there were
Prepositions: place and movement
Pronunciation: Silent letters
What will you learn in this micro course?
Reinforcing structures of the simple past
Reinforce the pronunciation of regular verbs in the past tense.
Using the verb "haber" in present tense
Use the verb "haber" in the past tense.
Use prepositions of place and movement
Topics to be developed in this micro course:
Countable/uncountable nouns
A/an, some/any
Food and drinks
Quantifiers: How much/how many, a lot of, etc
Food containers
Comparative adjectives
High numbers
Ordering a meal: Understanding a menu
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use comparative adjectives
Differentiate quantities and containers
Discuss food and beverages
Understanding a menu
Ordering a meal/drink
Topics to be developed in this micro course:
Superlative adjectives
Places and buildings
Consonant groups
Be going to (plans)
Future time expressions
City holidays
Sentence stress
Be going to (predictions)
Verb phrases
Word stress
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use superlatives
Use future tense expressions
Discuss future plans
Making predictions
Stressing words and sentences
Topics to be developed in this micro course:
Adverbs (manner and modifiers)
Common adverbs
Connected speech
Verb+to+infinitive
Verbs that take the infinitive
Weak to, sentence stress
Definite article the or no the
Phones and the Internet
Pronunciation: The
Getting to the airport: Public transport
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use adverbs
Using the infinitive form of verbs
Use the definite article correctly
Use public transportation
Topics to be developed in this micro course:
Present Perfect
Irregular past participles
Sentence stress
Present Perfect or Past Simple
Learning irregular verbs
Pronunciation: Irregular Past Participles
Question formation
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use structures of the present perfect tense
Differentiating the present simple from the present perfect
Use past participle verbs correctly
Pronouncing past participle verbs correctly
A2 English
After completing this course at U of Lang you will be able to understand phrases and frequently used
frequently used phrases and expressions related to areas of experience that are particularly relevant to you (basic information about yourself and your
(basic information about yourself and your family, shopping, places of interest, occupations, etc.),
occupations, etc.). Can communicate in simple, everyday tasks that require only simple, everyday exchanges.
simple and direct exchanges of information on familiar or routine matters.
familiar or commonplace. They will be able to describe in simple terms aspects of their past and their environment as well as questions related to their immediate needs.
and their immediate needs in simple terms. See more...
A2 Level it's composed by 12 micro courses:
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Word order in questions
Common verb phrases
The alphabet
Present simple
Describing people: appearance and personality
Pronunciation: final -s and -es
Present continuous
Clothes
Prepositions of place
Calling reception
What will you learn in this micro course?
Answer questions
Order items in a question
Giving personal information
Differentiating the present simple from the continuous
Use adjectives to describe appearance and personality.
Describing an image
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Past simple: regular and irregular verbs
Holidays
Regular verbs: -ed endings
Past continuous
Prepositions of time and place
Weak forms: was/were
Verb phrases
Word stress
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Talking about vacations
Utilizar el tiempo pasado
Distinguishing distinct pronunciations in regular verbs (past tense)
Differentiating the simple past from the continuous past
Describe a photo
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Be going to (plans and predictions)
Airports
The letter "g"
Present continuous (future arrangements)
Verbs + prepositions, eg. arrive in...
Linking
Defining relative clauses
Paraphrasing
The silent e
At the restaurant
What will you learn in this micro course?
Making future plans and predictions
Use of future tenses and expressions
Differentiate the different uses of the future tense in English
Write an e-mail
Using relative clauses
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Present perfect + yet, just, already
Housework, make or do?
The letters "y" and "j"
Present perfect or past simple?
Shopping
Pronunciation
Something, anything, nothing, etc
Adjectives ending in -ing and -ed
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Using the present perfect tense
Talking about household chores
Talk about purchases
Differentiate between adjectives ending in -ed and -ing
Talk about the weekend
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Comparative adjectives and adverbs, as...as
Types of numbers
Superlatives (+ ever + present perfect)
Describing a town or city
Sentence stress
Quantifiers: too, (not) enough
Health and the body
Shopping
Taking something back to a shop
What will you learn in this micro course?
Make comparisons using adjectives and adverbs.
Use different types of numbers
Use quantity expressions
Talking about health and the body
Using the superlative
Describing a city
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Will, won't (predictions)
Opposite verbs
Will, won't, shall (other uses)
Verb + back
Word stress: two-syllable verbs
Review of verb forms: present, past, and future
Modifiers
Pronunciation: The diphthong ea
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Using will/won't to make predictions
Differentiating present, past, and future tenses
Using opposite verbs
Use modifiers
Reinforce pronunciation
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Use of the infinitive with to
Verbs + infinitive (try to, forget to, etc)
Weak form of to and linking
Uses of the gerund (verb + -ing)
Verb + gerund
Have to, don't have to, must, mustn't
Adjectives + prepositions: afraid of, etc
Going to the pharmacy
Feeling ill
What will you learn in this micro course?
Prepare a to-do list
Use modal verbs
Talking about rules
Write an informal e-mail
Describe symptoms and ailments
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Should, get
If + present + will + infinitive (first conditional)
Confusing verbs
Homophones
Possessive pronouns
Adverbs of manner
Reading aloud
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Make suggestions
Using conditional structures 1
Use possessive pronouns
Read aloud with focus on intonation and rhythm.
Use adverbs of manner
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
If + past + would + infinitive (second conditional)
Animals and insects
Present perfect + for and since
Words related to fear
Phrases with for and since
Present perfect or past simple?
Biographies
Directions: How to get to a place
What will you learn in this micro course?
Talking about animals and insects
Using conditional structures 2
Distinguishing the present perfect from the simple past
Writing a biography
Giving/receiving directions on the street
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Expressing movement
Sports
Word order of phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs
The passive
People from different countries
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Expressing movements
Organizing verb phrases
Using the passive voice
Write an article
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Used to
School subjects
Used to / didn’t use to
Might
Word building: noun formation
Diphthongs
So + neither + auxiliaries
Similarities and differences
On the phone
What will you learn in this micro course?
Talking about past habits
Modify nouns
Discuss differences and similarities
On the phone
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Past perfect
Time expressions
Reported speech: say or tell
Double consonants
Questions without auxiliaries
Revision of question words
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Using the past perfect
Use different time expressions
Reporting something that happened (reported speech)
Reinforce types of questions
B1 English
After completing this course at U of Lang, you will be able to understand the main points of clear, standard-language texts
clear, standard-language texts if they deal with matters that are familiar to you,
whether in work, study or leisure situations. You will be able to cope with most of the situations that may arise during
situations that may arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Will be able to
produce simple and coherent texts on topics that are familiar to him/her or in which he/she has a personal interest.
personal interest. Can describe experiences, events, desires and aspirations, as well as briefly justify his/her opinions or explain his/her opinions.
briefly justify his/her opinions or explain his/her plans. See more...
B1 Level it's composed by 10 micro courses:
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Present simple and continuous
Action and non-action verbs
Food and cooking
Future forms: present continuous, be going to, will/won’t
Family
Adjectives of personality
Pronunciation: short and long vowels, word and sentence stress
What will you learn in this micro course?
Complexing the structures of the present simple and continuous present tense
Using static verbs (non-action verbs)
Talk about usual and temporary activities
Agree and disagree
Strengthen all future forms
Describe a person considering his or her appearance and personality
Completing the first conditional with future clauses
Discuss education and different educational systems
Reinforce arguments for agreement or disagreement when giving an opinion
Completing the second conditional
Choose the correct conditional according to the situation.
Describing a house or apartment
Make suggestions
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Gerunds vs infinitives
Work
Reported speech
Shopping
Making nouns from verbs
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Differentiate the uses of the gerund and the infinitive
Recognize words with multiple meanings
Talking about work and personalities
Write a formal email to send a CV
Making a presentation to sell a product
Complexing reported speech
Create nouns from verbs
Write a letter of complaint (formal)
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Conditional structures: 3rd conditional
Making adjectives and adverbs
Quantifiers
Electronic devices
Pronunciation: sentence rhythm, linking
What will you learn in this micro course?
Complexing the third conditional for hypothetical situations
Create adjectives from adverbs
Write a paragraph
Use quantity modifiers
Talking about technology
Writing an article (advantages and disadvantages )
Asking indirect questions
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Relative clauses: defining and non-defining
Compound nouns
Question tags
Crime
Pronunciation: word stress, intonation in question tags
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use relative clauses
Use compound nouns
Writing a biography
Use question tags
B2 English
After completing this course at U of Lang, you will be able to understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, even if they are complex texts dealing with both concrete and abstract topics, even if they are of a technical nature, as long as they are within your field of expertise.
technical in nature as long as they are within your field of specialization. You will be able to interact with
native speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency and naturalness so that communication is effortless for either party.
communication is effortless on the part of either speaker. Can produce clear and detailed texts on a variety of
and detailed texts on different topics as well as defend a point of view on general topics, indicating the pros and cons of different
the pros and cons of different options. See more...
B2 Level it's composed by 10 micro courses:
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Question forms
Auxiliary verbs, comparatives the… + the…
Compound adjectives, modifiers
Getting a job
Pronunciation: intonation and sentence rhythm
Colloquial English
Pronunciation: short and long vowels, word and sentence stress
What will you learn in this micro course?
Reinforcing the order of elements in interrogative clauses
Understand the meaning of words or phrases according to the context.
Avoid answering a question politely
Demonstrate interest through intonation.
Reinforce the use of compound adjectives and modifiers.
Describe someone's personality with positive and negative characteristics.
Using formal vocabulary according to the context: job interview
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Illnesses and injuries
Using adjectives as nouns
Adjective order
Clothes and fashion
Pronunciation: vowel sounds
What will you learn in this micro course?
To reinforce the differences in the uses of the present perfect simple and the present continuous
Discuss illnesses and injuries
Write an informal e-mail
Using adjectives as nouns
Reinforce the order of adjectives
Talking about fashion
Describing an article of clothing
Disagreeing in a polite manner
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Narrative tenses
Past perfect continuous
So, such, that
Air travel
Adverbs and adverbial phrases
The position of adverbs and adverbial phrases
Pronunciation: word stress, irregular past forms, sentence rhythm
Colloquial English
What will you learn in this micro course?
Using different types of verb tenses to tell a story
Discuss air travel
Reinforce the pronunciation of irregular verbs in the past tense
Reinforce the placement of adverbs and adverbial phrases in a clause.
Making predictions
Talking about literature and books
Writing a short story
Use of crutches to prepare a response
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Future perfect and future continuous
The environment, weather
Conditionals: zero and first conditionals, future time clauses
Expressions with take
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Reinforce the differences in the uses of the future perfect and the future continuous
Talk about the environment and climate
Using adverbs to show certainty or uncertainty
Reinforce the structure and uses of conditional 1 with present and future forms.
Use expressions with take
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Unreal conditionals: second and third conditionals
Feelings
Wish for + present/future, wish for + past
Expressing feelings with verbs or –ed, -ing adjectives
Colloquial English
What will you learn in this micro course?
Reinforce unreal conditionals: conditionals 2 and 3
Talking about feelings
Writing a blog entry or post
Other conditional forms: wish
Expressing feelings with verbs or adjectives ending in -ed, -ing
Use adverbs of opinion
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Used to, be used to, get used to
Sleep
Gerunds and infinitives
Music
Words from other languages
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Talking about past and present habits: used to, be used to, get used to
Use vocabulary related to sleep and rest.o
Reinforce the different uses of gerunds and infinitives.
Recognize loanwords from other languages
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Past modals: must have, etc, would rather
Verbs of senses, verbs often confused
The body
Pronunciation: silent consonants
Colloquial English
What will you learn in this micro course?
Reinforce modal verbs in the past tense
Reinforcing state/sense verbs
Talking about the body
Talking about movies, actors and acting
Describe a photo
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Passive constructions (all forms)
Crime and punishment
Reporting verbs
The media
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Reinforcing passive structures in all their forms
Talking about crime and punishment
Express your opinion in writing
Reinforcing verbs for reporting events/situations
Talking about the media
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Clauses of contrast and purpose
Advertising and business
Uncountable and plural nouns
Prefixes and suffixes
Pronunciation: stress on nouns and verbs, prefixes and suffixes
Colloquial English
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use contrast and purpose clauses
Discuss business, marketing and advertising
Reinforcing countable and uncountable nouns
Correct use of prefixes and suffixes
Write a report
Using metaphors and idiomatic expressions
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Quantifiers
Science
Articles
Collocations
Revision
What will you learn in this micro course?
Use modifiers
Talking about science
Using collocations: common English word pairs
Reinforce the use of English articles
Family groups
This course is designed for family groups of 2 to 6 members. It is a unique
unique educational offer that contemplates teaching the family group as a whole.
The course goes along together with your family. It is specially designed for adults as well as for children. The course can be taken, for example, Father and children, father, mother and
children, brother and sister. among cousins. even grandparents and grandchildren.
We seek to facilitate learning and make it a unique and fun experience. For learning languages, it should be an uplifting experience.
Do you want more information about this course? Fill out the form below.
Travelers course
This course is intended for those who are planning a trip and want to learn and practice common English words and expressions in the context of tourism. This course is especially focused on speaking and communication skills and offers interactive exercises adapted to a variety of possible situations in English-speaking countries.
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Types of tourism
What types of travel do you like?
Travel planning and reservations
At the travel agency
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
At the airport
At the plane
At migration
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Accommodation types
At the hotel
Hotel facilities
Hotel staff
Renting a shared apartment
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
Transportation types
Public transport
• Bus
• Taxi
• Train/Subway
Rent a car
• Driving in the city
• Driving on the road
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
How to find your way around the city: giving and asking for directions
Shopping
At the restaurant
At the cafeteria
At the museum
At the theater
At the cinema
In the mall/shopping center
Nightlife: pubs and discos
Other places in town: the bank, the post office, etc.
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
At the doctor
At the pharmacy
At the police station
Topics to be learn in this micro course:
International Tourism: The United Kingdom
International Tourism: Europe
International Tourism: United States
International Tourism: Other destinations
Ecoturism
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Intensive emergency course
No matter what situation you are in, we are committed to helping you meet your goals and pass your challenges. Need an emergency teacher? In less than 24 hours you can be in a class with one.
Tell us about your situation, we want to be part of the solution to the problem. We want to help you.
Explain your situation to the best of your ability and expect to hear from us.
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Instant certification
Do you need to certify your knowledge of a foreign language?
This is a proposal for those who are not regular students at U of Lang, so that through an exam they can obtain a certification that accredits their knowledge of the foreign language.
All our certificates are formally accredited. The Ministerial Resolution 1911/95 enables the Instituto Superior Dardo Rocha -U.E.P. 71- as an official teaching Institution to certify students in foreign language competence, with formal accreditation, that is to say, endorsed with the signature and seal of the MECCyT.
U of Lang belongs to IESDR and the certification agreement with formal accreditation is the same.
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