Description

This textbook is designed for fifth-level students at the Technical State University of Quevedo. It covers essential language skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a focus on real-life contexts and practical language use. The book is divided into eight units, each addressing a specific theme. The units cover topics ranging from technology, daily life, celebrations, and traditions, to city life and food culture. Grammar points include the use of infinitives, gerunds, relative clauses, adverbial clauses, and verb tenses like the simple past and present perfect. Vocabulary development is integrated into each unit, covering relevant topics such as inventions, special days, and cultural customs. Additionally, the book aligns with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), aiming to bring students to an A2-B1 level. Through engaging activities and exercises, the textbook seeks to enhance students’ communicative competence, preparing them for both academic and real-world interactions in English.

Suggested citation (APA, 7th edition)

Chicaiza-Chicaiza, R. M., Camacho-Castillo, L. A., Ghose, G., Luna-Meza, K. A., Abad-Suárez, M., & Guevara-Torres, P. V. (2024). UTEQ English in action 5. Sophia Editions.