Course detail

General English Exam

FSI-GEN3Acad. year: 2026/2027

The exam assesses candidates' ability to use language independently, focusing on successful communication in contexts related to study, personal interests, and future careers. The written part tests knowledge of grammar within the scope of the GEN1 and GEN2 courses. Candidates are therefore required to have active knowledge of at least B1 level. The speaking part aims to test candidates' ability to actively use the language, participate in conversations, respond spontaneously to questions without preparation and explain and express thoughts and opinions.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Entry knowledge

Candidates are expected to have active knowledge of English, enabling them to express themselves fluently on topics related to university studies, their interests, and their fields of study. Their vocabulary and grammar must correspond to at least level B1 (see the GEN1 and GEN2 courses).

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The exam has a written and an oral part and tests the knowledge of general English. The written part tests the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, while the oral part tests the ability to engage in conversation spontaneously without prior preparation. It also assesses fluency of speech, pronunciation and the ability to use grammar and vocabulary covered in the compulsory literature. The student is required to score at least 50% in both parts of the exam.


There are no lessons.

Aims

The aim of the exam is to demonstrate that the student is able to communicate in English independently at B1 level as a minimum.

 

A student who successfully passes the GEN3 exam understands the main ideas of comprehensible input on topics related to everyday situations, while studying or preparing for a future career. A successful exam candidate can engage in conversation, describe facts, events and goals, and can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. The scope corresponds to the content of the courses GEN1 and GEN2 (see courses documentation).

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Gálová, D. a kol. General English for First Year Students. 2026. (EN)

Recommended reading

MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English: with answers. Fifth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019. ISBN 978-1-108-45765-1. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-ENE-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme B-FIN-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme B-KSI-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme B-MAI-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme B-MET-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme B-PDS-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme B-PRP-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme B-STI-A Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-STR-P Bachelor's

    specialization AIŘ , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization KSB , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization SSZ , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization STG , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-VKP-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's

    specialization STI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization MTI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

1 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

There are no lessons.