JVp102 English for Teachers A2 - B

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Radim Herout
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JVp102/01: Tue 8:00–9:50 učebna 75, M. Slavíková
Prerequisites
JVp101 English for Teachers A2 - A
The course is designed for students who are at the A2 level of English and who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. They can also produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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 aim of this course is to help students achieve A2 level knowledge of English by improving all language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems of the language (grammar and vocabulary) within the given level. Special emphasis is placed on presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
  • understand spoken and written English towards A2 level of the CEFR;
  • write an email in English;
  • communicate in English about language learning and other topics towards A2 level of the CEFR;
  • give a presentation in English;
  • use selected language learning terminology in a natural, accurate way;
  • show a good command of selected grammar structures towards A2 level of the CEFR.
    • Syllabus
    • Topics for the course include:
    • Language learning
    • Ethical choices
    • Better cities
    • Giving
    • Mind and machine
    • Nature
    • Discoveries
    Literature
      recommended literature
    • LANSFORD, Lewis, Paul DUMMETT and Helen STEPHENSON. Keynote. Split A edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2016, 180 stran. ISBN 9781337561327. info
    • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. info
    • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. info
    Teaching methods
    Weekly hundred-minute seminars designed for teaching English. Activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within A2 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities. Student presentations.
    Assessment methods
    Credit requirements:
  • Active participation in the seminars
  • Keep a learning journal
  • Complete all assignments during the semester
  • Pass the diagnostic test at the start of the semester
    • Assessment:
  • Writing 1 = 10%
  • Presentation 1 = 10%
  • Test 2 = 20%
  • Writing 2 = 10%
  • Presentation 2 = 10%
  • Test 3 = 20%
  • Final Presentation + Colloquium = 20%
    • Language of instruction
    English
    Further Comments
    Study Materials
    The course is taught annually.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
    • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2020, recent)
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