PdF:JVk101 English for Teachers A2 - Course Information

JVk101 English for Teachers A2

Extent and Intensity

0/0. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jana Kollárová (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

JVk101/OS01: Fri 14. 2. 17:00–19:50 učebna 11, Fri 6. 3. 17:00–19:50 učebna 11, Fri 20. 3. 17:00–19:50 učebna 11, Fri 27. 3. 17:00–19:50 učebna 11, Fri 24. 4. 17:00–19:50 učebna 11

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

there are 7 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

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
• 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,

Portfolio

Assignments during the semester

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 15 hodin.

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2020, recent)
  
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