JVp101 English for Teachers A2 - A

Faculty of Education
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
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: Mon 10:00–11:50 učebna 70, D. Zelený
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
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
    The course is taught annually.
    General note: navazující předmět: JVp102.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022.
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