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openMind Essentials Practice Online

This course accompanies 'openMind Essentials'. It corresponds to CEFR level Pre-A1. There are six
units that mirror the units in the coursebook. Resources are grouped into 'Functional Language',
'Grammar Focus', 'Vocabulary', 'Listening', 'Pronunciation' and 'Can Do' statements.

UNIT 1
High Five!
This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to greet people. It also provides
practice of the alphabet, numbers, the verb 'to be' and possessive adjectives.

Pronunciation Listening to consonants and choosing the ones you hear. Listening to vowels and
choosing the ones you hear. Practising numbers from 1 to 10 by listening to numbers
and choosing the ones you hear.
Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of how to use the negative form of the verb 'be'. Checking
your knowledge of how to use the affirmative form of the present tense of the verb
'be'. Checking your knowledge of possessive adjectives.
'Can Do' statement I can give basic personal information. I can use 'be' in statements and negative
sentences. I can spell words and understand spelling. I can use and understand
numbers from 1 to 10. I can say and understand the letters of the alphabet. I can use
possessive adjectives. I can greet people and introduce myself.
Functional Language Practising contractions. Practising possessive adjectives.

Be : present simple Grammar Contractions of Language Exercise

negative Reference Unit the verb to be
Be : present simple Grammar Possessive adjectives Language Exercise
affirmative Reference Unit
The alphabet: consonants Pronunciation Activity
Possessive Grammar
adjectives: form Reference Unit The alphabet: vowels Pronunciation Activity
Numbers 1-10 Pronunciation Activity

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 UNIT 2
A World of Things
This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to describe rooms and say
where things are. It also provides practice of numbers and the interrogative form of 'to be'.

Vocabulary Looking at number clues and keying in the correct number word.
Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of the zero article. Checking answers with the verb 'be'.
Checking your knowledge of the prepositions of place 'at', 'in', 'on' and 'under'.
Pronunciation Practising numbers from 11 to 101 by listening to numbers and choosing the ones you
hear.
'Can Do' statement I can use 'be' in questions. I can say where things are in a room. I can make and
understand a description of a room. I can use and understand numbers up to 101. I
can talk about prices.

Be : present simple Grammar Numbers 11-101 Pronunciation Activity

interrogative Reference Unit
Numbers 11 - 101 Vocabulary Activity
Prepositions of place 1 Grammar
Reference Unit

UNIT 3
International Relations
This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to speak about family
relationships and nationalities. It also provides practice of question words and the possessive 's

Functional Language Practising the possessive 's.

Pronunciation Identifying the main syllable stress in countries and nationalities within three pattern
groups. Identifying the main syllable stress in countries and nationalities.
'Can Do' statement I can ask information questions with 'be'. I can speak about people's nationalities. I
can use and understand the possessive with 's. I can understand and speak about
family relationships.
Vocabulary Practising words for family relationships. Choosing words to complete sentences
about relationships. Practising words for nationalities by reading sentences about
different countries and choosing the correct nationality.
Listening Listening to someone talking about her family.

Possessive 's Language Exercise Family relationships Vocabulary Activity

Mandy's family tree Listening Activity Countries and nationalities Vocabulary Activity
Word stress Pronunciation Activity Relationships Vocabulary Activity
Word stress Pronunciation Activity

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 UNIT 4
Two to Tango
This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to speak about ability, parts of
the body and the days of the week. It also provides practice of 'can/can't' and the definite article

Listening Listening to telephone conversations. Listening to a rap song about parts of the body
and keying in body parts to complete the lyrics.
Functional Language Practising definite and indefinite articles. Practising 'can' for ability by rearranging
sentences to make correct questions and short answers. Practising 'can' for ability
by reading sentences and choosing the correct form of 'can' to complete them.
Practising the modal verb 'can/can't' for ability by matching phrases with the correct
picture.
Vocabulary Practising the days of the week by dragging days to the correct sentences. Practising
the days of the week by matching each personality type with the correct day.
Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of affirmative, negative and interrogative forms of 'can'.
'Can Do' statement I can use the definite article. I can speak about ability to do things. I can speak and
understand conversations about what people can do. I can speak about parts of the
body and days of the week.

What's different? Language Exercise Can for ability Language Exercise

Can you do this? Listening Activity Can for ability Language Exercise
Ability: can Grammar Days of the week Vocabulary Activity
Reference Unit
Days of the week Listening Activity
Language Exercise
Can for ability Days of the week Vocabulary Activity
Body Rap Listening Activity

UNIT 5
On the Job
This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to speak about jobs and telling
the time. It also provides practice of the present simple affirmative and interrogative.

Vocabulary Practising different ways of writing the time. Keying in the correct word to complete a
table showing verbs and related jobs. Reading descriptions of jobs and deciding which
job each person does.
Pronunciation Practising verb endings in the simple present.
Grammar Focus Checking how to form questions and short answers in the simple present. Checking
your knowledge of how to form the affirmative form of the simple present.
'Can Do' statement I can understand and use the present simple in affirmative statements and Yes/No
questions. I can understand and speak about jobs. I can understand and tell the time.
I can talk about places in a town.
Listening Listening and choosing the right job. Listening to six people talking about what jobs
they do.
Functional Language Practising the simple present. Practising the third person singular form of the simple
present. Practising making simple present questions in the third person singular.

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 Present simple: Grammar Simple present: Language Exercise
interrogative Reference Unit interrogative
Present simple: affirmative Grammar Jobs Listening Activity
Reference Unit
Jobs Listening Activity
Telling the time Vocabulary Activity
Jobs Vocabulary Activity
Simple present Language Exercise
Jobs Vocabulary Activity
Simple present Language Exercise
Simple present endings Pronunciation Activity

UNIT 6
An Apple a Day
This syllabus item provides practice of the kind of language we use to speak about daily routines
and meals. It also provides practice of the simple present for asking questions and frequency
adverbs.

Pronunciation Looking at the pictures and keying the correct meal word into sentences.
Vocabulary Practising clothes and colors. Looking at pictures of people doing daily activities and
choosing the correct words to complete the sentences. Practising words about food.
Functional Language Choosing the correct form of the simple present to complete sentences. Practising
the affirmative and negative forms of the simple present.
Listening Listening to five people talking about their morning activities and clicking on the
correct picture letter for each question. Listening to three short dialogs and matching
the food to the correct person. Listening to five short dialogs and matching them to
the correct person.
'Can Do' statement I can ask and understand information questions in the present simple. I can speak
about meals and food. I can use frequency adverbs. I can speak about daily routines. I
can name colors.
Grammar Focus Checking your knowledge of adverbs of frequency.

Adverbs of frequency: Grammar Routines Listening Activity

never to always Reference Unit
Meals Vocabulary Activity
What color is it? Vocabulary Activity
Daily activities Vocabulary Activity
Simple present: Language Exercise
affirmative and negative Food Listening Activity

Simple present Language Exercise Food Vocabulary Activity

Color Listening Activity

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