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openMind Essentials Practice OnlineThis 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 1High 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 negative

Grammar Reference Unit

Be: present simple affirmative


Possessive adjectives: form


Contractions of the verb to be

Language Exercise

Possessive adjectives Language Exercise

The alphabet: consonants Pronunciation Activity

The alphabet: vowels Pronunciation Activity

Numbers 1-10 Pronunciation Activity

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UNIT 2A 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 interrogative


Prepositions of place 1 Grammar Reference Unit

Numbers 11-101 Pronunciation Activity

Numbers 11 - 101 Vocabulary Activity

UNIT 3International 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

Mandy's family tree Listening Activity

Word stress Pronunciation Activity

Word stress Pronunciation Activity

Family relationships Vocabulary Activity

Countries and nationalities Vocabulary Activity

Relationships Vocabulary Activity

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UNIT 4Two 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 you do this? Listening Activity

Ability: can Grammar Reference Unit

Can for abilityLanguage Exercise

Can for ability Language Exercise

Can for ability Language Exercise

Days of the week Vocabulary Activity

Days of the week Listening Activity

Days of the week Vocabulary Activity

Body Rap Listening Activity

UNIT 5On 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: interrogative


Present simple: affirmative Grammar Reference Unit

Telling the time Vocabulary Activity

Simple present Language Exercise


Simple present: interrogative

Language Exercise

Jobs Listening Activity

Jobs Listening Activity

Jobs Vocabulary Activity

Jobs Vocabulary Activity

Simple present endings Pronunciation Activity

UNIT 6An 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: never to always


What color is it? Vocabulary Activity

Simple present: affirmative and negative

Language Exercise


Routines Listening Activity

Meals Vocabulary Activity

Daily activities Vocabulary Activity

Food Listening Activity

Food Vocabulary Activity

Color Listening Activity

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