Course detail

Practical English 1

FEKT-BPC-PA1Acad. year: 2022/2023

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.

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

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.

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).

Course curriculum

Haines, S. and Stewart, B. (2015) Cambridge English First Masterclass. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (Units 1-6)
Gimson, A.C. (2014) Gimson´s Pronunciation of English. Routledge: Taylor and Francis Group


1. Modal verbs, present tenses, adverbs
2. Appearance and identity
3. Parts of the body 
4. Comparatives, superlatives, phrasal verbs
5. Talents, learning new things, jobs
6. Habits and typical behaviour
7. Expressing future
8. Social roles
9. Past time, adjectives
10. Travel and culture
11. Gerunds and infinitives, collocations
12. The Mind, Psychology
13. Jazz chants

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

HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English: first : masterclass. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-450283-2. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

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Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's

    specialization AUDB-ZVUK , any year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization AUDB-TECH , any year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-BTB Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-EKT Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-IBE Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme AJEI-H Bachelor's

    branch H-AEI , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme BPC-AEI Bachelor's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme IT-BC-3 Bachelor's

    branch BIT , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • 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

52 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

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