SZ7MP_AJ1 Practical English for Intermediate Students 1

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ7MP_AJ1/PV: Tue 10:40–12:20 učebna 54, G. Hublová
Prerequisites
SZ7BP_2AB1 English B || SZ7MP_2AB2 English D || SP4BP_2AB1 English B || SP4MP_2AB2 English - D || SV4BP_2AB1 English A || SV4MP_2AB2 English D
At least a good pre-intermediate (B1/B2) knowledge of English and a pass in SZ7BP_2AB1 or SP4BP_2AB1 or SV4BP_2AB1 and/or SZ7MP_2AB2 or SP4MP_2AB2 or SV4MP_2AB2.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is designed to enhance students' skills in general English with particular stress on speaking and listening by means of systematic in-class input (vocabulary and grammar extension) and sufficient practice (pair/group/class discussions, role-plays, listening tasks, grammar/vocabulary exercises etc.). Particular attention will be payed to areas, which are commonly neglected in secondary/language schools ("abstract" and "practical" vocabulary, collocations, common idioms, phrasal verbs, advanced grammar structures and correct pronunciation and intonation.) Students will use a great variety of materials, available either in "Studijní materiály" in the IS or in a photocopiable form.
Syllabus
  • Topics: 1 Being you, giving personal information, meeting people...; 2 Office equipment; 3 Everyday problems; 4 Giving instructions; 5 Lifestyle, food, cooking, eating habbits; 6 Kitchen equipment; 7 Understanding spoken English; 8 Money and finance; 9 Consumerism, shopping; Selected areas of grammar.
Literature
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
  • 2) Flower, J.; Berman, M. Build Your Vocabulary 3 - Upper Intermediate. LTP. 1994. 96 p.
  • 1) Walker, E.; Elsworth, S. Grammar Practice for Upper Intermediate Students. Longman. 2000. 188 p.
Teaching methods
Weekly seminars developing especially communication skills and vocabulary awareness by means of practical activities.
Assessment methods
Regular 90-minute weekly seminars. Credit requirements: 1) attendance (min. 85%; active participation in classes; 2) credit test (3 parts: vocabulary, listening, grammar; pass mark: 65%).
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Konverzační kurz.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2010, recent)
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