PdF:JVp101 English for Teachers A2 - A - Course Information
JVp101 English for Teachers A2 - A
Faculty of EducationSpring 2022
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Eva Zavadilová (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
- JVp101/01: Wed 16:00–17:50 učebna 53, E. Zavadilová
- Prerequisites
- The course is designed for students who are at the A1+/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
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in French Language (programme PdF, N-FJ2) (3)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in German Language (programme PdF, N-NJ2) (3)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Russian Language (programme PdF, N-RJ2) (3)
- 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. The course is intended for future teachers learning and discussing topics such as education systems, schools and universities, and common school issues (e.g. bullying).
- Learning outcomes
- By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- understand spoken and written teaching and educational English towards A2 level of the CEFR;
- write a formal letter in English;
- communicate in English about teaching and educational topics towards A2 level of the CEFR;
- give a presentation in English;
- use selected teaching and educational 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:
- University Life
- Education Systems
- - in Czechia
- - in other countries
- Literature
- recommended literature
- LANSFORD, Lewis, Paul DUMMETT and Helen STEPHENSON. Keynote. Split A edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2016, 180 stran. ISBN 9781337561327. info
- Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Edited by Melisa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008, xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. 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
- GILL, Nora, Jiří VACEK, Ruth COUFALOVÁ, Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. 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.
- Assessment methods
- Credit requirements:
- Active participation and attendance (completing work for any absence),
- Portfolio
- Assignments during the semester
- Language of instruction
- English
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Pro úspěšné ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné úkoly. V případě nápadných rozdílů mezi úrovní odevzdaných úkolů a výkony studenta/-ky ve výuce může dojít k přezkoušení.
The course is taught annually.
General note: navazující předmět: JVp102.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
- Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2022, recent)
- Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/ped/spring2022/JVp101