ZS1BK_A3B Practical Language AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 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
ZS1BK_A3B/01: Fri 21. 2. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 28. 2. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 7. 3. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 14. 3. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 28. 3. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 4. 4. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 11. 4. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 18. 4. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 25. 4. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 2. 5. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 9. 5. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, Fri 16. 5. 13:55–15:35 učebna 42, A. Dobrovolná
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ZS1BK_AJ3A Language Practice 3A
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 syllabus includes: speaking activities reading comprehension writing narratives listening comprehension
  • interaction. Students will participate in weekly activities and complete work outside of class in the coursebook and on Moodlinka.
  • New English File Upper-Intermediate, Unit 7
  • Revision
Literature
    required literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. First published. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008, 175 stran. ISBN 9780194519571. info
    not specified
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. 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
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments
Assessment methods
Students have to pass 2 short progress tests (70%) focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term, they have to contribute to all the fora in moodlinka course, they have to write an essay about a hobby or interest based on an English webpage or printed material. They will sit the final oral exam 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
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2014, recent)
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