Course detail

English C1-1

FSI-0A9Acad. year: 2027/2028

The course develops advanced English language proficiency at C1 level through a communicative, practice-oriented approach. While strengthening vocabulary, refining grammatical accuracy and enhancing fluency, it goes beyond language development to equip participants with the confidence and skills to communicate effectively, independently and persuasively in personal, academic and professional contexts. A particular emphasis is placed on transferable soft skills that make communication truly impactful. Through collaborative activities and the preparation and delivery of a final talk on a topic of their choice, participants develop confident public speaking, critical thinking, informed decision-making and the ability to adapt their communication style and register to different audiences and situations.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Assignment to study programme types

Bachelor's, Master's

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Entry knowledge

The minimum entry requirement is very good knowledge of B2 grammar and vocabulary.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Students' assessment is based on the attendance record and participation in classroom discussions. Therefore, regular attendance and active participation in class are prerequisites for successfully obtaining the course-unit credit.

The exam is written and spoken. The written test assesses knowledge of the languae structures and vocabulary covered in the course, while the spoken part evaluates the ability to actively use the communication skills developed during the course in the form of a group talk.

Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.

Aims

The course aims to develop and consolidate students' advanced English language skills at C1 level, enabling them to communicate confidently, fluently and effectively in a wide range of personal, academic and professional contexts. Previously acquired grammatical knowledge and vocabulary are systematically reinforced and expanded through authentic communicative tasks and real-life situations. Beyond linguistic competence, the course places particular emphasis on developing transferable communication and soft skills, including confident public speaking, critical thinking, decision-making, persuasive delivery and the ability to adapt language and register to different audiences and communicative situations.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • communicate independently, confidently and effectively in English at C1 entry level in personal, academic and professional settings;
  • express and develop complex ideas with fluency, precision and an appropriate range of vocabulary and grammatical structures;
  • structure and deliver engaging presentations, articulate and defend their viewpoints, and communicate persuasively to different audiences;
  • demonstrate critical thinking and informed decision-making through discussion;
  • adapt their communication style, register and language to suit different purposes, audiences and contexts;
  • apply their linguistic and communication skills in collaborative tasks and real-life situations.

The course also provides a foundation for further language development and can serve as preparation for internationally recognised English language proficiency examinations.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Damian WILLIAMS. Speakout: advanced. Students' book. Harlow: Pearson, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4082-6749-3. (EN)
Healan, Angela, and Katrina Gormley. 2023. Close-up C1. National Geographic.  (EN)
Warwick, Lindsay. 2025. Success: Oxford Test of English Advanced. Oxford: OUP. (EN)
Stannett, Katherine. 2022. New Close-up B2+. National Geographic Learning. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-OBN-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme N-OBN-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

The instruction is composed of training language skills in these topics:

  • language and communication,
  • memory and learning,
  • science and technology,
  • achievements and career,

Training communication skills for the purpose of the final group talk consists of  these, into the above-mentioned topics integrated, elements:

  • assessment of sources of information for the final talk,
  • differentiating formality in languge and its purpose,
  • identifying the main ideas and their synthesis,
  • differentiating techanical and academic vocabulary,
  • persuasive appeals (logos, ethos, pathos),
  • strategies for engaging the audience (storytelling),
  • strategies for impactful endings,
  • giving feedback.