ZS1BP_AJ1B Language Practice 1B - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Zerzová, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ivana Hrozková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZS1BP_AJ1B/01: each even Tuesday 10:40–12:20 učebna 58, J. Zerzová
ZS1BP_AJ1B/02: each even Tuesday 12:30–14:10 učebna 58, J. Zerzová
ZS1BP_AJ1B/03: each odd Tuesday 10:40–12:20 učebna 58, J. Zerzová
ZS1BP_AJ1B/04: each odd Tuesday 12:30–14:10 učebna 58, J. Zerzová
Prerequisites
NOW( ZS1BP_AG1B Grammar 1B - AJ ) && ( ZS1BP_AJ1A Language Practice 1A )
This is the second 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 B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those 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 grammar and enhance vocabulary and language skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening at the pre-intermediate level. The basic study material for the course is the New English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook 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 understand texts at the pre-intermediate level and communicate fluently in the target language.
Syllabus
  • 1st lesson: Unit 7A,7B Fears and phobias. Film industry. Present Perfect Simple. Present Perfect Simple in contrast with Past Simple.
  • 2nd lesson: Unit 7C,7D Personal History. Inventions. Used to. The Passive Voice.
  • 3rd lesson: Practical English. Revise and Check. Test.
  • 4th lesson: Unit 8A,8B Free time and weekends. Lifestyle. Something, anything, nothing. Adjectives (e.g. bored x boring). Quantifiers: too, not enough.
  • 5th lesson: Unit 8C,8D Lifestyle: mornings. Phrasal verbs. So, neither + auxiliaries.
  • 6th lesson: Practical English. Revise and Check. Unit 9A,9B Past Perfect. Reported Speech.
  • 7th lesson: Unit 9 Revise and Check.
  • Exam period: Credit test - oral
Literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive, Christina LATHAM-KOENIG and Paul SELIGSON. New English file. 1st pub. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, 159 s. ISBN 0194384330. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. 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
  • UR, Penny. Grammar practice activities :a practical guide for teachers. 1. publ. (4. print.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, viii, 288. ISBN 0-521-33847-6. info
Assessment methods
Students have to pass 2 short tests focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term (70%), submit their teaching practice papers and only then can they sit the final oral exam testing their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge at the end of the term (70%). Students have to prepare for the 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
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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