Course: English - Cabridge exam preparation I

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Course title English - Cabridge exam preparation I
Course code CJV/TP2AC
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Orsavová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Svobodová Dagmar, Ing. MSc.
Course content
1. Revision of simple tenses 2. Revision of perfect tenses 3. Articles 4. Countable and uncountable nouns 5. Revision of past tenses 6. Relative clauses 7. Participle clauses 8. Narrative tenses, indirect speech, reporting verbs 9. Verb patterns - gerunds and infinitives 10. Modal verbs 11. Conditionals 12. Word formation 13. Collocations 14. Passives

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Practice exercises, Teamwork, Text analysis, Individual work of students, Students working in pairs, E-learning
  • Home preparation for classes - 32 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
This course assumes knowledge of English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
This course assumes knowledge of English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
learning outcomes
the rules of English sentence structure, relative clauses, participles
the rules of English sentence structure, relative clauses, participles
all grammatical tenses and their use, description of unrealistic situations and wishes
all grammatical tenses and their use, description of unrealistic situations and wishes
vocabulary of selected topics, selected idioms
vocabulary of selected topics, selected idioms
modal verbs in the present and past tenses, indirect speech, reporting verbs
modal verbs in the present and past tenses, indirect speech, reporting verbs
formation and derivation of words, prefixes and suffixes, fixed collocations and prepositional phrases
formation and derivation of words, prefixes and suffixes, fixed collocations and prepositional phrases
Skills
can understand the main ideas of complex speech and lectures, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation, most films in standard language
can understand the main ideas of complex speech and lectures, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation, most films in standard language
can understand texts and reports dealing with current issues
can understand texts and reports dealing with current issues
can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible
can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible
can deal with a wide range of subjects in detail
can deal with a wide range of subjects in detail
can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Text analysis
Text analysis
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Teamwork
Teamwork
Students working in pairs
E-learning
E-learning
Students working in pairs
assessment methods
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Recommended literature
  • vlastní e-learningové materiály. .
  • Martin Hewings. Advanced Grammar in Use 3rd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2013. ISBN 9781107697386.
  • Peter May. Compact First B2 Workbook with Answers, 3rd edition. Cambridge. 2021.
  • Peter May. Compact First Student´s Book with Answers with Practice Extra, 3rd edition. Cambridge. 2021.
  • Susanne Tayfoor. Common Mistakes at First Certificate ..and how to Avoid them.


Study plans that include the course
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