Course detail
English Language B2 - 1
FP-AJ1BKAcad. year: 2019/2020
The course focuses on the development of all language competencies at B2 SERR level. It is based on materials and requirements of international examination FCE (First Certificate in English).
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student uses English language as an independent user at B2 CEFR level.
He/she knows and uses language means for the description of people.
He/she discusses the roles of individuals in the society.
He/she communicates in situations connected with travelling and culture.
He/she knows and uses language means for the description of personal qualities and mental processes.
He/she uses grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and course syllabus.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English for General Purposes at level B2 CEFR is required.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
HAINES, Simon a Barbara STEWARD. Cambridge English: First Masterclass (Student’s Book). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-450283-2. (Unit 1, 4, 5, 6) (EN)
MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4. (EN)
MANN, Malcolm a Steve TAYLORE-KNOWLES. Destination B2: grammar and vocabulary : [with answer key]. Oxford: Macmillan, 2006. ISBN 9780230035386. (EN)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course it taught by means of practical language exercises with emphasis on practicing communication skills and developing knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Exam requirements: written test, listening comprehension, reading comprehension
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
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
Aims
The course is focused on the development of all language competencies needed for fluent and independent use of English for General Purposes at B2 SERR level.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Students’ attendance in the course is not systematically monitored.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MGR-UFRP-KS Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 3 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MGR-KS Master's
branch MGR-UFRP-KS-D , 1. year of study, winter semester, 3 credits, compulsory-optional
branch MGR-ŘEP-KS , 1. year of study, winter semester, 3 credits, compulsory-optional
branch MGR-PFO-KS , 1. year of study, winter semester, 3 credits, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
14 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer