ZS1BP_AR1B Remedial Practical Language

Faculty of Education
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/12/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, 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_AR1B/01: Tue 9:20–10:05 učebna 59, A. Dobrovolná
ZS1BP_AR1B/02: Tue 10:15–11:00 učebna 59, A. Dobrovolná
Prerequisites
Course outline: This is the first stage of a six term course of practical language intended to meet the needs of the future primary school teachers. The students' expected level is A2 according to the levels of the global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, i. e. A2: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate basic need. The whole course is designed to lead the students from A2 through B1 to B2 with 5 units a term based freely on the recommended textbooks.
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 this course is to focus on particular grammar points, enhance vocabulary and language skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Authentic materials will be used and presented throughout the course and due to the additional materials students awareness of diverse cultures will be raised. Students become competent language users and will be able to use the language in everyday situations.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook New English File INTERMEDIATE (Student's book and Workbook), see Literature below. The syllabus includes Units 1 - 3, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
  • 1. Introduction, revision and summary
  • 2. U 1A - Present tenses, Food and restaurants
  • 3. U 1B - Past tenses, Sport
  • 4. U 1C - Future forms, Family and personality
  • 5. U 1 - Practical English - Introductions, Describing a person
  • 6. U 2A - Present perfect v. past simple, Money
  • 7. U 2B - Present perf. cont., Descriptions, Holidays
  • 8. U 2C - Comparatives and superlatives, Transport and travel
  • 9. U 2 - Practical English - In the office, Telling a story
  • 10. U 3A - Obligations, Mobile phones
  • 11. U 3B - Deductions, Describing people
  • 12. U 3C - Ability and possibility, Success and failure; Practical English - Renting a flat, Informal letters
Literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive, Christina LATHAM-KOENIG and Paul SELIGSON. New English file. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, 159 s. ISBN 0194384373. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use :pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263 s. ISBN 0-521-01171-X. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, x, 350. ISBN 052152931X. info
Teaching methods
Methods: class discussions, homework, drills.
Assessment methods
Requirements: Students have to pass 2 short tests focused on vocabulary and grammar (70%) during the term, submit their teaching practice papers and only then can they sit the final exam proving their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge (70%) at the end of the term. Students have to prepare for lessons throughout the whole term and do homework for each lesson, which is the base for their active participation in the seminars. Most of the work is based on students' self-study.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je určen pro studenty, které neuspěli v ZS1BP_AJ1A.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1349
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2011, Spring 2012.
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