CONNECT-2

Why Study CONNECT-2 at Elevation English Academy?

Communicating Ideas in Greater Detail

You will develop the ability to discuss life experiences, achievements, social trends, and personal viewpoints with clearer organization and more extended responses.

Mastering More Advanced Grammar

You will strengthen control of present perfect continuous, conditionals, passive voice, relative clauses, and reported speech, allowing for more precise and sophisticated expression.

Participating in Discussions and Problem-Solving

You will practice language for debating issues, suggesting solutions, evaluating options, and responding thoughtfully to others, building confidence in group interaction.

Expanding Academic and Professional Vocabulary

Each unit builds vocabulary connected to education, careers, media, technology, and global topics, preparing you for workplace and academic communication.

Refining Pronunciation and Fluency

Through listening and speaking activities, you will improve intonation for emphasis, linking sounds, and natural conversational rhythm, helping you sound more fluent and confident.

Teacher: Tyler Pollard

Tyler is a certified teacher in Ontario with a Masters in Education with over 20 years of ESL experience in higher education (i.e., college and university) both overseas and in Canada. Tyler also has a Masters in Teaching English to Other Languages (TESOL) degree and a TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard Three.

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Course Overview

09.

Unit 9: Only time will tell.

pp. 58-63
Titles/Topics: Life in the past, present, and future; changes and contrasts; consequences
Speaking: Talking about change; comparing time periods; describing possible consequences
Grammar: Time contrasts; conditional sentences with if clauses
Pronunciation/Listening: Intonation in statements with time phrases; Listening to people talk about changes
Writing/Reading: Writing a paragraph describing a person's past, present, and possible future "Aquaviva: Fighting for a Future": Reading about a town's attempt to attract new residents

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

10.

Unit 10: I like working with people.

pp. 64-69
Titles/Topics: Abilities and skills; job preferences; personality traits; careers
Speaking: Describing abilities and skills; talking about job preferences; describing personality traits
Grammar: Gerunds; short responses; clauses with because
Pronunciation/Listening: Unreleased and released /t/ and /d/; Listening to people talk about job preferences
Writing/Reading: Writing an online cover letter for a job application "Global Work Solutions": Reading about understanding cultural differences in an international company
Progress Check 9&10
Quiz 9&10

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

11.

Unit 11: It's really worth seeing!

pp. 72-77
Titles/Topics: Landmarks and monuments; world knowledge
Speaking: Talking about landmarks and monuments; describing countries; discussing facts
Grammar: Passive with by (simple past); passive without by (simple present)
Pronunciation/Listening: The letter o; Listening to descriptions of monuments; listening for information about a country
Writing/Reading: Writing an introduction to an online city guide; Reading about unusual museums

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

12.

Unit 12: It's a long story.

pp. 78-83
Titles/Topics: Storytelling; unexpected recent past events
Speaking: Describing recent past events and experiences; discussing someone's activities lately
Grammar: Past continuous vs. simple past; present perfect continuous
Pronunciation/Listening: Contrastive stress in responses; Listening to stories about unexpected experiences
Writing/Reading: Writing a description of a recent experience "Breaking Down the Sound of Silence": Reading about an unusual rock band
Progress Check 11&12
Quiz 11&12

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

13.

Unit 13: That's entertainment!

pp. 86-91
Titles/Topics: Entertainment; movies and books; reactions and opinions
Speaking: Describing movies and books; talking about actors and actresses; asking for and giving reactions and opinions
Grammar: Participles as adjectives; relative pronouns for people and things
Pronunciation/Listening: Emphatic stress; Listening for opinions; listening to a movie review
Writing/Reading: Writing a movie review "The Real Art of Acting": Reading about unpleasant experiences actors put themselves through

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

14.

Unit 14: Now I get it!

pp. 92-97
Titles/Topics: Nonverbal communication; gestures and meaning; signs; drawing conclusions
Speaking: Interpreting body language; explaining gestures and meaning; describing acceptable and prohibited behaviour in different situations; asking about signs and their meaning
Grammar: Modals and adverbs: might, may, could, must, maybe, perhaps, probably, definitely; permission, obligation, and prohibition
Pronunciation/Listening: Pitch; Listening to people talk about the meaning of signs
Writing/Reading: Writing a list of rules "Understanding Idioms": Reading about idioms and their meaning
Progress Check 13&14
Quiz 13&14

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

15.

Unit 15: I wouldn't have done that.

pp. 100-105
Titles/Topics: Money; hopes; predicaments; speculations
Speaking: Speculating about past and future events; describing a predicament; giving advice and suggestions
Grammar: Unreal conditional sentences with if clauses; past modals
Pronunciation/Listening: Reduction of have; Listening to people talk about predicaments; listening to a call-in radio show
Writing/Reading: Writing a blog post asking for advice "TOPTIPS.COM": Reading an online advice forum

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

16.

Unit 16: Making excuses

pp. 106-111
Titles/Topics: Requests; excuses; invitations
Speaking: Reporting what people said; making polite requests; making invitations and excuses
Grammar: Reported speech: requests and statements
Listening to descriptions of people; identifying people
Pronunciation/Listening: Reduction of had and would; Listening for excuses
Writing/Reading: Writing a report about people's responses to a survey "A Good Excuse for a Day Off Work": Reading about taking a sick day
Progress Check 15&16
Quiz 15&16
Review for Final Exam (Units 9-16)
Final Test (Units 9-16)

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to complete the course within 8 Weeks?

Yes, this course has been carefully scheduled to facilitate the course content delivery, interaction, and engagement over 8 weeks. It is expected that you attend all online classes and complete all assigned homework.

What if I have any questions?

If you have any questions about the content of this course, please feel free to contact tyler@elevationenglishacademy.com

Do I need to complete all the assigned homework?

Yes, to pass this course you need to achieve an overall average of 70% on all the homework assignments, quizzes, plus the final exam. When you pass this course, you will be awarded a certificate from Elevation English which will allow you continue to the next level or course.

How long do I have to wait for feedback for my homework?

Elevation English has a 48-hour policy to grade any submitted homework.