ZS1BP_AJ1A Language Practice 1A - AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Minaříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Michaela Sojková Šamalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Zerzová, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZS1BP_AJ1A/02: Mon 11:10–11:55 učebna 34, M. Sojková Šamalová
ZS1BP_AJ1A/03: Mon 8:25–9:10 učebna 38, E. Minaříková
ZS1BP_AJ1A/04: Thu 8:25–9:10 učebna 5, M. Sojková Šamalová
ZS1BP_AJ1A/06: Wed 12:05–12:50 učebna 6, E. Minaříková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( ZS1BP_AF1A Phonetics and Phonology 1A )||( ZS1BP_AF1A Phonetics and Phonology 1A )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objective of the course is to develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the Intermediate Level. The basic study material is the coursebook New English File Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. At the end of the course students should be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook New English File INTERMEDIATE (Student's book and Workbook), see Literature bellow. The syllabus includes Units 1 - 3, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
  • 1st lesson: Placement test, Introduction
  • 2nd lesson: Unit 1A - Present tenses, Food and restaurants
  • 3rd lesson: Unit 1B - Past tenses, Sport
  • 4th lesson: Unit 1C - Future forms, Family and personality
  • 5th lesson: Unit 1 - Practical English - Introductions, Describing a person
  • 6th lesson: Unit 2A - Present perfect v. Past simple, Money
  • 7th lesson: Unit 2B - Present perf. cont., Descriptions, Holidays
  • 8th lesson: Unit 2C - Comparatives and superlatives, Transport and travel
  • 9th lesson: Unit 2 - Practical English - In the office, Telling a story + Credit Test
  • 10th lesson: Unit 3A - Obligations, Mobile phones
  • 11th lesson: Unit 3B - Deductions, Describing people
  • 12th lesson: Unit 3C - Ability and possibility, Success and failure
  • 13th lesson: Unit 3 - Practical English - Renting a flat, Informal letters + Credit Test
  • Exam period: Credit test - oral
Literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 159 s. ISBN 9780194518000. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • UR, Penny. Grammar practice activities :a practical guide for teachers. 1. publ. (4. print.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, viii, 288. ISBN 0-521-33847-6. info
  • FRONEK, Josef. Anglicko-český, česko-anglický slovník. 1. vyd. Voznice: LEDA, 1998, xxxvii, 12. ISBN 8085927489. info
  • SELLEN, Derek. Grammar world :reference and practice for elementary to intermediate students. 1st ed. Canterbury: Black Cat, 2000, 500 s. +. ISBN 88-7754-538-0. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments
Assessment methods
Students have to pass a placement test at the beginning of the term (not completing the test = one absence) and 2 short progress tests (average score 70%) during the term. Progress tests are focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term (75%). Only then can the students sit the final oral exam proving their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge (average score 70%) at the end of the semester. Students have to prepare for lessons throughout the whole term (including one written assignment - 15%) and do homework for each lesson, which is the base for their active participation in the seminars. Regular attendance and active participation are required (10%). Most of the work is based on students' self-study. Předmět má průběžné hodnocení.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2012, recent)
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