Asignatura

Suficiencia de Inglés I

Profesores
Lic. Celene Margarita Casierra Párraga, Mg. Eii
Lic. Daniela Lorena Loor Lara, MSc
Lic. María Antonieta Palma Cedeño, MSc
Lic. Iliana Consuelo Villacis Lascano, Mg.Sc.
Lic. Roberth Ponce Martínez, MSc
Lic. Renner Willy Moreira Pérez

Importante: La presente guía de estudio incorpora contenidos sintetizados sobre los ejes
temáticos correspondientes a la Unidad No. 1. Este documento servirá como referente
conceptual y teórico para las evaluaciones parciales y final de esta materia.

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Periodo Académico 2023 – P1
Index

CONTENTS
Course learning outcome……………………………………………………………………………1
Unit 1: What´s your name? .......................................................................................................... 1
Lesson 1
Lesson 1.1 Vocabulary: The alphabet, greetings, numbers 1-100, days of the week. ............................ 2
Lesson 1.2 Grammar: Verb be (+) pronouns. ......................................................................................... 4
Lesson 1.3 Reading: What’s your name? ............................................................................................... 5
Lesson 1.4 Video: What’s your name? .................................................................................................. 6
Lesson 2
Lesson 2.1 Vocabulary: Countries and nationalities. ............................................................................. 7
Lesson 2.2 Grammar: Verb be (–) and (?) .............................................................................................. 8
Lesson 2.3 Reading: Meeting other people. .......................................................................................... 9
Lesson 2.4 Writing: I’m from Ecuador. ................................................................................................ 10
Lesson 3
Lesson 3.1 Vocabulary: Personal information. .................................................................................... 11
Lesson 3.2 Grammar: Possessive adjectives. ....................................................................................... 12
Lesson 3.3 Reading: At the hotel. ........................................................................................................ 13
Lesson 3.4 Writing: A registration form. ............................................................................................. 14
Lesson 2
Lesson 4.1 Vocabulary: Common objects. ........................................................................................... 15
Lesson 4.2 Grammar: A/an, plurals, this/that/these/those. ................................................................ 16
Lesson 4.3 Reading: First day at the office. ......................................................................................... 19
Complementary resources ......................................................................................................... 20
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................. 21
 Course learning outcome

At the end of this level (English Proficiency Level I), students will be able to communicate in everyday
situations with frequently used expressions and using elementary vocabulary. To use basic written
language for simple practical purposes. To understand the main point of short extracts in a limited
range of situations.

Unit 1: What´s your name?

Unit learning outcome: To Identify the verb “be” in the simple present tense, articles, adjectives,
and nouns surrounding the verb “be” and basic English vocabulary including greetings, countries,
nationalities, and numbers.

LESSON 1 LESSON 2 LESSON 3 LESSON 4

VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY

Lesson 1.1 Lesson 2.1 Lesson 3.1 Lesson 4.1
The alphabet, greetings, Countries and
numbers 1-100, days of Personal information Common object
nationalities
the week

GRAMMAR GRAMMAR
GRAMMAR GRAMMAR
Lesson 1.2 Lesson 4.2
Lesson 2.2 Lesson 3.2
Verb be (+) pronouns A/an, plurals,
Verb be (–) and (?) Possessive adjectives
this/that/these/those

READING READING READING READING

Lesson 1.3 Lesson 2.3 Lesson 3.3 Lesson 4.3
What`s your name? Meeting other people At the hotel First day at the office

VIDEO WRITING WRITING

Lesson 1.4 Lesson 2.4: Lesson 3.4
What's your name? I´m from Ecuador A registration form

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Lesson 1.1
Vocabulary: The alphabet, greetings, numbers 1-100, days of the week.

Objective: To recognize letters in the alphabet and letters in words.

Use vocabulary related to greetings, cardinal numbers, and days of the week.

• The Alphabet

• Greetings

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• Numbers

• Days of the week

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 Lesson 1.2
Grammar: Verb be (+) pronouns.

Objective: To use subject pronouns with the correct form of the verb ´be´ in the simple present.

• Verb To Be (+)
The verb to be is the most important verb in the English language. It is difficult to use
because it is an irregular verb in almost all of its forms. In the simple present tense, to be is
conjugated as follows:

Full form Contraction • Use capital I. I´m Pete. Not i´m.

I am Pete I´m Pete • You = singular and plural.
You are in level 1 You´re in level 1 • Use he for a man, she for a woman.
He is George He´s George • Use they for people and things.
She is Julia She´s Julia
It is a school It´s a school
We are students We´re students
You are doctors You´re doctors
They are teachers They´re teachers

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 Lesson 1.3
Reading: What’s your name?
1.3 Grammar: What`s your name?
Objective: To ask basic questions using ‘What´s your……?’
We use what’s your …? to ask for a name or a job. For example:

a: What`s your name? a: What`s your name?

b: My name is Alex. And you? b: I am Patricia. Nice to meet you!

a: What`s your job? a: What`s your name?

b: I am a school teacher b: My name is Willy.

We use question words to ask certain types of questions (question word questions). We often refer
to these words as WH words because they include the letters WH (for example Why, How)

WH questions ask for information. Here are the six questions and their answers:

Question Answer Example

What Thing What is your name?

When Time When is the party?

Who Person Who is your brother?

Where Place Where is the bank?

Why Reason Why do you like pizza?

How Directions How do you spell your name?

How Old Age How old is your mom?

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 Lesson 1.4
Video: What’s your name?
1.5 Grammar: What`s your name?
Objective: To ask basic questions using ‘What´s your……?’

Click to watch the video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b0grhS2ahN0MzPrQlxI7k2_4Zhdmqa7g/view?usp=sharing

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Lesson 2.1
Vocabulary: Countries and nationalities.

Objective: To ask where other people are from using ‘Where is/are…….?

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 Lesson 2.2
Grammar: Verb be (–) and (?)

Objective: To use the verb ´be´ in the negative form in the correct way.

• Negative statements
Put not after the verb to make negative sentences.
Full form Contraction French
I am not I´m not Colombian
You are not You aren´t You’re not American
He / She / It is not He/ She / It isn´t He’s not /She’s not / It’s not
We are not We aren’t We’re not
You are not You aren´t You’re not
They are not They aren´t They’re not

Examples:

§ Susan isn’t Colombian.

§ They aren’t American.
§ I am not from Mexico.
§ We aren’t from Spain.
§ Mike isn’t from Argentina.
§ He isn’t French.
§ Interrogative statements

• In questions, put BE before you, he, etc.

Interrogative Affirmative Negative
Am I Yes, I am No, I´m not
Are you Ecuadorian? You are You aren´t
Is he/she/it Chinese? He/she/it is He /she /it isn´t
Are we Italian? We are We aren´t
Are you You are You aren´t
Are they They are They aren´t

Examples:

§ Is Brad Pitt French?

§ No, he isn't. He's American.
§ What about Angelina Joli? Is she American, too?
§ Yes, she is. She is American.
§ Are Brad Pitt and Angelina Joli French?
§ No, they aren't. They are American

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 Lesson 2.3
Reading: Meeting other people.

Objective: To recognize the letters of the alphabet.

Kevin: Hello. Are you the new student, right? What is your name?
Zoe: Hi. My name is Zoe. Zoe Thompson.
Kevin: Excuse me, could you spell it slowly?
Zoe: Of course. It is Zoe: Z-O-E and Thompson: T-H-O-M-P-S-O-N. What about you?
Kevin: Oh, my name is Kevin Cevallos, nice to meet you.
Zoe: Nice to meet you too, Kevin; but, I can’t understand your last name.
Kevin: It is CEVALLOS. C-E-V-A-L-L-O-S. It is a very common last name in this province.
Where are you from Zoe?
Zoe: I am from Canada. I am Canadian but I am visiting Ecuador because of an academic
exchange program.
Kevin: Wow, that’s amazing!
Zoe: Yes, it is. By the way, I would like to know where the Scholarship Department is. I am
looking for Mr. Naranjo. Could you help me, please?
Kevin: Mr. … what?
Zoe: Mr. Naranjo. N-A-R-A-N-J-O. Sorry, my Spanish is not so good.
Kevin: Don’t worry. I don’t know who is he but I can help you by showing you some places in the
university.
Zoe: Thanks a lot. I appreciate it!

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 Lesson 2.4
Writing: I’m from Ecuador.

Objective: To write short, simple notes, emails, and postings to friends.

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 Lesson 3.1
Vocabulary: Personal information.

Objective: To understand and respond personal information questions.

First name: ________Betty____________

Last name: ________Mena____________
Age : _________18_____________
Country: ________Ecuador_________
City: ______Esmeraldas_________
E-mail address: ___bettymena@gmail.com_
Cell phone: ____0987334212__________
Address: _6 de Diciembre avenue____

Questions to ask personal information.

1. What´s her first name?
Her first name is Betty.
2. What´s her last name?
Her last name is Mena.
3. How old is she?
She is 18 years old.
4. Where is she from?
She is from Ecuador.
5. What´s her e-mail address?
Her e-mail address is bettymena@gmail.com
6. What’s her cell phone number?
Her cell phone number is 0987334212.
7. What´s her address?
Her address is 6 de Diciembre avenue.

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 Lesson 3.2
Grammar: Possessive adjectives.
Objective: To use possessive adjectives such as ‘my’, ‘your’, etc.
Explanation

Possessive Adjective.

They are words that modify a noun to show a form of possession, a sense of belonging or ownership
to a specific person, animal or thing. The possessive adjectives that are used in the English language
are: my, your, our, its, her, his, and their; each one corresponds to a subject pronoun.

Subject pronoun Possessive (belong to/ownership) Possessive + noun

I my my coat

You your your family

He his his car

She her her brother

It its its toy

We our our university

You your your book

They their their house

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 Lesson 3.3
Reading: At the hotel.

Objective: To recognize cardinal numbers up to 10.

Receptionist: Good morning. Welcome to Ceibo Real Hotel. How may I help you?
Guest: I would like to reserve two rooms.
Receptionist: Of course. Which date do you require the room?
Guest: Three days from now, and I want a double and a twin room, please. My family is
with me.
Receptionist: Sure sir! A double and a twin room are available right now and its rate is $35
per night and it includes breakfast in our cafeteria.
Guest: Great. My name is Diego Martinez
Receptionist: Please, spell your last name.
Guest: M-A-R-T-I-N-E-Z
Receptionist: What is your I.D. card number?
Guest: 1304724749
Receptionist: Excuse me, could you repeat it again?
Guest: Yes! It is 1304724749
Receptionist: And your cell phone number, please?
Guest: It is 0992624751
Receptionist: Great Mr. Martinez. Please, sign your registration card. Your code is 3484720
and your rooms are 212 and 213 on the second floor. Have a nice stay with us Mr.
Martinez.
Guest: Thanks a lot.
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 Lesson 3.4
Writing: A registration form.

Objective: To complete a registration form.

Example

Complete the next registration form with your information.

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 Lesson 4.1
Vocabulary: Common objects.

Objective: To use some basic words related to common objects.

CAR BAG DISH DESK

LAMP SCARF CHAIR BOOK

CHANGE PURSE WATCH WALLET SHOES

PRINTER PHOTO SUITCASE CAMERA

SCISSORS CELLPHONE MAGAZINE DATEBOOK

VIDEO CAMERA CD PLAYER UMBRELLA COMPUTER

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 Lesson 4.2
Grammar: A/an, plurals, this/that/these/those.

Objective: To use ‘a/an with single countable nouns.

Explanation.
Indefinite article

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Objective: To use regular and irregular nouns in the plural form.
Explanation:

Plural of nouns.

1. To make regular nouns plural, just add -s to the end

book – books
dog – dogs
2. If the singular noun ends in -s, -o, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, add -es to the end to make it plural
bus – buses watch – watches
potato – potatoes box – boxes
brush – wishes quiz – quizzes
3. If a singular noun ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change the -y by -i and add -es to make it
plural
baby – babies
dictionary – dictionaries
4. If a singular noun ends in -y preceded by a vowel, just add -s to make it plural
boy – boys
day – days
toy - toys
5. If a singular noun ends in -f or -fe, the -f is changed to -ve and add -s to make it plural
knife – knives
leaf – leaves
life – lives
6. Irregular forms
man – men woman – women
child – children tooth – teeth
foot – feet mouse – mice
person – people fish – fish
sheep – sheep

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Objective: To use ‘this’, ‘that’, ‘these’, and ‘those’ as determiners relating to people and objects.
EXPLANATION
Demonstrative pronouns: This and That, These and Those
Demonstrative pronouns show a relationship with the item they are referring to. They refer to
distance of the object being described. They also match the subject described in number.
This is used to describe something that is close. It also describes something singular.
this computer this paper this marker
That is used to describe something that is far. It also describes something singular.
that car that dog that university
These is used to describe some objects that are close. It describes something plural.
these computers these papers these markers
Those is used to describe some objects that are far. It also describes something plural.
those cars those dogs those universities
Examples: This desk is black. That computer is new.
These shoes are brown Those students are from Russia.

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 Lesson 4.3
Reading: First day at the office.

Objective: To recognize words, short phrases about everyday objects and set phrases.

FIRST DAY AT THE OFFICE

Ray Hello, Veronica. I’m Ray. Welcome to our company!

Veronica Hello, Ray. It’s nice to meet you.
Ray This is your desk. That’s the closet for your coat. Let me show you around.
Veronica Thanks.
Ray Office supplies, like paper, folders, and CDs, are in those cabinets over there.
The printers are here, and this is the only copy machine. The paper is in these drawers
below the printers.
Veronica Thanks. That’s good to know.
Ray Now, let me introduce you to Steve. He’s on your team. Steve, this is Veronica.
She’s our new sales manager.
Steve Nice to meet you, Veronica.
Veronica Nice to meet you, Steve. Those photographs are beautiful. Are you a photographer?
Steve Well, photography is my hobby. Those pictures are from my trip to Thailand.
Veronica That photograph on the left is great. What is it?
Steve It’s the Royal Palace in Bangkok, my favorite place.
Veronica That’s a great picture, too.
Steve Those little girls are my sister’s children. She lives in Bangkok.
Ray Sorry to interrupt, but we have a management meeting in 10 minutes, and Margo our
boss is waiting for us in her office.
Veronica OK. See you later, Steve.
Steve Wait. Ray, are these your reports?
Ray Yes, they are. Thanks. I need them for the meeting.

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 Complementary resources

The following complementary resources are suggestions so that you can expand the information on
the topics studied, as part of your self-learning process:

• Lesson 1.1. Vocabulary: The alphabet, greetings, numbers 1-100.

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4dFMieErTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmbjkjQGduA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4OpGYSLsws

• Lesson 1.2. Grammar: Verb be (+) pronouns

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVlT8QIq_H8

• Lesson 2.1. Vocabulary: Countries and nationalities.

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN_zKpU_L3U

• Lesson 2.2. Grammar: Verb be (-) and (?)

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYSh4ovsX2Q

• Lesson 3.1. Vocabulary: Personal information.

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0-5Y5PJmiI

• Lesson 3.2. Grammar: Possessive adjectives.

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faSrNM63k58

• Lesson 4.1. Vocabulary: Common objects.

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Ci4uUyMF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVdteH89iQI

• Lesson 4.2. Grammar: A/ an, plural, this/that/these/those.

Extra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f5WXtSMaL8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4B7XxuJO6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNy4xYiG7q8

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