Course: English Conversation B1

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Course title English Conversation B1
Course code KOD/PETB1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hošková Alena, Ing.
  • Schaefer Justin Calvin, Ing.
  • Kadlec Vladimír, Mgr.
Course content
Topics: 1. Hobbies 2. Education 3. Holidays and travel 4. Work and jobs 5. Culture 6. House and home 7. Weather 8. Shopping and money 9. Food 10. People and clothes 11. Media, communication 12. Sports 13. Environment

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for classes - 18 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 17 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 21 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen systematically the knowledge necessary for passing an oral exam at the CEFR B1 level. The course focuses on productive language skills, especially speaking. Students will widen their range of vocabulary and develop the speaking skills needed to improve communicative and listening skills. The individual topics will help improve conversational skills.
Having passed the course, the students will be able to communicate at the B1 level.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of secondary school grammar and vocabulary needed for passing the school-leaving exam.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Credit requirements: - 100% attendance (absence must be excused appropriately) - active participation in the seminars - regular preparation for lessons - self-study - completion of other tasks assigned by the teacher - passing of an oral exam. The exam consists of an interview on an assigned topic and an oral presentation based on a visual stimulus (photo description)
Recommended literature
  • Ashton, S. - Thomas, B. Practice Tests Plus2 with Key. Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, England, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4479-5486-6.
  • Gault, J. New Headway Talking Points. Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN 978-0-19-471540-9.
  • Luque-Mortimer, L. PET Testbuilder. MacMillan, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4050-6301-2.
  • Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4.
  • Quintana, J. Practice Tests with Key. Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-453468-0.


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