Course detail
Practical English 1
FEKT-HPA1Acad. year: 2017/2018
The course focuses on the development of all competences leading from B1 towards B2 CEFR level. It is based on the materials and requirements of international English language exams.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student uses the English language as an independent user at B1-B2 CEFR level.
Discusses the roles of individual in the society
lists and describes a number of free time activities
characterizes different jobs and professions and is able to apply for a job
knows and uses the language means for the description of people and places
communicates in the situations connected with travelling
identifies the features of formal and informal styles and uses them correctly in the written communication
uses the grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and the course syllabus
Discusses the roles of individual in the society
lists and describes a number of free time activities
characterizes different jobs and professions and is able to apply for a job
knows and uses the language means for the description of people and places
communicates in the situations connected with travelling
identifies the features of formal and informal styles and uses them correctly in the written communication
uses the grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and the course syllabus
Prerequisites
Secondary school knowledge of the English language (B1 CEFR) is required.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in Article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Exercises developing communication skills in both oral and written forms.
Exercises developing communication skills in both oral and written forms.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
75% attendance and active participation at classes, fulfilment of given assignments including tests during the semester.
A semester test (max. 40 points, min. 24 pts, the test may be repeated only once).
An examination: listening (max. 30 pts, min. 15 pts), reading (max. 30 pts, min. 15pts).
A semester test (max. 40 points, min. 24 pts, the test may be repeated only once).
An examination: listening (max. 30 pts, min. 15 pts), reading (max. 30 pts, min. 15pts).
Course curriculum
The roles of men and women in a society. Personal information.
Expressing future. Formal and informal style.
Habits, hobbies and free time activities.
Repeated actions.
Jobs and job application.
Phrasal verbs, nouns.
Appearance and describing places.
Formal letters. Modal verbs.
Travelling.
Informal letters. Adjectives.
Personal qualities.
Gerunds and infinitives.
Expressing future. Formal and informal style.
Habits, hobbies and free time activities.
Repeated actions.
Jobs and job application.
Phrasal verbs, nouns.
Appearance and describing places.
Formal letters. Modal verbs.
Travelling.
Informal letters. Adjectives.
Personal qualities.
Gerunds and infinitives.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The course is focused on the development of all language competences necessary for fluent and independent use of the general English language at B1-B2 level in professional and social situations as a basis for further studies of English for electrical engineering, IT and other branches of science and technology.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Not applicable.
Recommended reading
Hewing, M. (2005) Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Murphy, R. (2004) English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Murphy, R. (2004) English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Classification of course in study plans