Course detail

English for FCE 1

FEKT-XPC-FCE1Acad. year: 2023/2024

The English course focuses on the development of reading, listening, speaking and writing skills with an emphasis on the acquisition of grammatical structures and vocabulary at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is based on teaching materials and requirements of the international exam First Certificate in English (FCE). The subject is taught by means of practical language exercises with emphasis on practicing communication skills and developing knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Jana Jašková, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Foreign Languages (UJAZ)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of English for General Purposes at level B2 CEFR is required.

 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course completion:

Classified credit requirements: 75% active class participation, e-learning activities, credit test

Students’ attendance in the course is systematically monitored.

 

Aims

The aim of the course is to develop linguistic competences necessary for fluent and independent use of English for General Purposes at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in everyday working and social situations as a prerequisite for passing the international exam First Certificate in English (FCE).

 
The student uses English language as an independent user at B2 CEFR level,

knows and uses language means for the description of people and places,

discusses the roles of individuals in the society and characterizes different jobs,

communicates in situations connected with travelling, discusses the problems of the tourism industry and its impact on the region,

is able to talk about psychological topics in a broader social context,

uses grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and course syllabus.

 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

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

Recommended reading

HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English first masterclass: workbook pack with key. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-451284-8. (EN)
MANN, Malcolm a Steve TAYLORE-KNOWLES. Destination B2: grammar and vocabulary: with answer key. Oxford: Macmillan, 2006. ISBN 978-0-230-03538-6. (EN)
VINCE, Michael. Language practice for First: English grammar and vocabulary: with key. Fifth edition. London: Macmillan, 2014. ISBN 978-0-230-46375-2. (EN)

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 MPC-AUD Master's

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

  • Programme MPC-BIO Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-BTB Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-TIT Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-KAM Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EVM Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EEN Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EKT Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-IBE Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-MEL Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-SVE Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EAK Master's, any year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Jana Jašková, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Content of the teaching blocks:

  • Modal verbs of obligation
  • Present tenses, adverbs
  • Parts of the body, seeing verbs, word building
  • Future tenses, bound to and likely to
  • Phrasal verbs with bring, words with several meanings
  • Collocations with have and take
  • Past tenses
  • Travel phrasal verbs
  • Words often confused, extreme adjectives
  • Gerunds and infinitives
  • Collocations
  • Personal qualities
  • Credit test

Conversational topics:

  • Appearance and identity
  • Social roles
  • Travel and culture
  • The mind