Czech

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The ability to communicate more effectively using the English language in a wide range of everyday situations.
The knowledge of various techniques of listening, interpreting, and note-taking.
The ability to better understand natural spoken English.
Improved interaction between different types of vocabulary groups.
Regular application of the rules of team work and business negotiation.

The subject knowledge and the English language skills level required both correspond to the standards provided by secondary school education. The prerequisite level of language skills ranges within the pre-intermediate stage.

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Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in Article 7 of the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Active participation in tutorial work and regular homework assignment submitting
Credit test
Examination

1.Introduction and discussion concerning the students´needs. Source materials discussion. Different techniques of listening, interpreting, and vocabulary enhancement.
2.Thematic listening and basic interpreting exercises. Vocabulary enhancement. Supplementary pronunciation exercises. Techniques of listening and interpreting. Varieties of English I.
3.Thematic listening exercises. Pair work: Spotlight on consecutive interpretation. Note taking techniques.Varieties of English II.
4.Thematic listening exercises. Group work: Spotlight on consecutive interpretation. Note taking techniques. Vocabulary enhancement. Supplementary pronunciation exercises. Varieties of English III.
5.Thematic listening exercises. Selected issues from film, radio news, and pop music. Problems in simultaneous interpretation: Exercises. Reading and interpreting. Varieties of English IV.
6.Thematic listening exercises. Selected issues from film, radio news, and pop music. Reading and interpreting. Vocabulary enhancement. Varieties of English V. Homework: Presentation
7.Thematic listening exercises. Vocabulary enhancement. Reading and interpreting. Varieties of English VI. Revision. Analysis and interpretation of homework. Homework: Presentation.
8.Thematic listening exercises. Vocabulary enhancement. Varieties of English VII.Business negotiation interpreting.
9.Thematic listening exercises. Business negotiation interpreting. Vocabulary enhancement. Varieties of English VIII. Revision.
Analysis and interpretation of homework. Homework: Presentation.
10.Thematic listening exercises. Business negotiation interpreting. Varieties of English IX. Colloquial English.
11.Thematic listening exercises. Varieties of English X. Colloquial English. Advanced task listening: CAE, CPE, IELTS and TOEFL listening exercises. Overall revision.
12.Thematic listening exercises. Varieties of English XI. Advanced task listening: CAE, CPE, IELTS and TOEFL listening exercises. Overall revision.
13.Semester test.

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Preparation for the process of everyday standard and professional communication in a foreign language. This objective will be realized by means of the following points: Enhancement of the students´ English language competence through active participation in thematic and real-life listening practice. Introduction to the varieties of spoken English. Development of communication skills in interpretation and everyday speech interaction. Effective vocabulary practice and usage within the context of listening and interpretation. Focus on the different techniques of quick note -taking..

The determination of controlled tuition and the manner of its application are regulated by the subject guarantor on a yearly basis. In this respect, the guarantor is responsible for formulating and updating the related document (notice).

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52 hours, compulsory