Course detail

Practical English 6

FEKT-HPA6Acad. year: 2018/2019

The written test at C1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) examines whether students understand a wide range of long and complex texts, including those related to their own area of speciality, recognise their implicit meaning and can locate specific information. Next it tests the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary (e.g. phrasal verbs, collocations, idioms, differences in the meaning).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

1

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

HPA6 course is not scheduled, it only contains a written test that examines and validates one´s level of English knowledge.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit will be obtained for passing the written test (i.e. getting at least 35 points out of 70) at the required level of English language (C1 according to CEFR) - the test may be repeated only once.

Course curriculum

Parts of the written test

Paper 1: Use of English
Part 1: Multiple-choice Cloze
Part 2: Open Cloze
Part 3: Word Formation
Part 4: Key Word Transformation

Paper 2: Reading
Part 1: Multiple-choice
Part 2: Gapped Text
Part 3: Multiple Matching

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The output requirements for successful graduates of this course are formulated at C1 level (Effective Operational Proficiency) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ellederová, E. (2015). CAE Use of English Practice – A Set of Four Parts with Key: 111x Multiple-Choice Cloze, 111x Open Cloze, 111x Word Formation, 111x Key Word Transformation. Brno: VUT FEKT.
Ellederová, E. (2015). Grammar and Word Formation for CAE. Brno: VUT FEKT.
Practical English HPA 3 - CAE Practice Tests - Reading
Practical English HPA 4 - CAE Practice Tests - Reading
Practical English HPA 4 - CAE Practice Tests - Use of English
Practical English HPA 4 - Grammar, Vocabulary and Phrases

Recommended reading

O'Dell, F. (2012). Advanced Trainer. Six Practice Tests with Answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Haines.S. (2012). Vocabulary for Advanced with Answers.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme AJEI-H Bachelor's

    branch H-AEI , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory