JVp011 English for Teachers - A

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Bc. Lenka Caesarová, MA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Gratrix (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Malášková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Maryšková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbara Ulrich (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Mgr. Anna Maryšková (assistant)
Ing. Daniela Svobodová (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JVp011/CERTIFICATE: No timetable has been entered into IS. M. Malášková
JVp011/ERASMUS: No timetable has been entered into IS. M. Malášková
JVp011/T01: Wed 26. 2. to Fri 30. 5. each odd Wednesday 17:30–19:00 Virtuální místnost and Thu 27. 2. to Fri 30. 5. each even Thursday 13:30–15:00 118, J. Kollárová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
JVp011/01: Tue 14:00–15:50 učebna 62, K. Gratrix
JVp011/02: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 58, K. Gratrix
JVp011/03: Tue 9:00–10:50 učebna 59, K. Gratrix
JVp011/04: Wed 11:00–12:50 učebna 33, K. Gratrix
JVp011/05: Mon 9:00–10:50 učebna 63, K. Gratrix
JVp011/06: Tue 16:00–17:50 učebna 63, M. Malášková
JVp011/07: Mon 15:00–16:50 učebna 22, M. Malášková
JVp011/08: Wed 16:00–17:50 učebna 59, M. Malášková
JVp011/09: Tue 10:00–11:50 učebna 63, M. Malášková
JVp011/10: Mon 10:00–11:50 učebna 33, M. Malášková
JVp011/11: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 33, M. Malášková
JVp011/12: Tue 8:00–9:50 učebna 24, B. Ulrich
JVp011/13: Thu 10:00–11:50 učebna 53, B. Ulrich
JVp011/14: Mon 8:00–9:50 učebna 33, B. Ulrich
JVp011/15: Wed 9:00–10:50 učebna 4, B. Ulrich
JVp011/16: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 53, B. Ulrich
JVp011/17: Tue 10:00–11:50 učebna 22, B. Ulrich
JVp011/18: Tue 13:00–14:50 učebna 53, M. Malášková
JVp011/19: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 53, A. Maryšková
JVp011/20: Wed 13:00–14:50 učebna 33, M. Slavíková
JVp011/21: Thu 10:00–11:50 učebna 58, A. Maryšková
JVp011/23: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 53, A. Maryšková
JVp011/24: Thu 11:00–12:50 učebna 12, K. Gratrix
Prerequisites
JVp001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JVk001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JV001 Entrance Test A2 - English
A pass in JVp001 – Entrance test A2 - English. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět JVp001 – Vstupní test A2 - AJ.) The course is designed for students who are at least at the 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.
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Course objectives
The aim of this course is to help students achieve B1 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 study skills, university studies, education systems in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
  • understand spoken and written teaching and educational English towards B1 level of the CEFR;
  • perform a microteaching session related to their major/minor;
  • communicate in English about teaching and educational topics towards B1 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 B1 level of the CEFR.
    • Syllabus
    • Topics for the course include:
    • Study Skills
    • University Studies
    • Czech System of Education
    • Education Systems Abroad
    Literature
      required literature
    • Course materials: moodlinka.ics.muni.cz
      recommended literature
    • 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
    • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. 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
    • Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Edited by Melisa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008, xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. info
    Teaching methods
    Weekly hundred-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes. Activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within B1 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities. Teaching methods used in the course include individual work, pair work and work in small teams. Students will learn through:
  • - discussions;
  • - reflection;
  • - project work;
  • - self-study.
    • Assessment methods
    Credit requirements:
  • Active participation and attendance (2 unexcused absences are allowed),
  • Language Learning Journey - goal setting & reflection
  • Microteaching
  • Education Systems Pair Presentation
  • Grammar and Vocabulary Quizzes
  • Credit test (grammar and vocabulary)

    • NB Only students who reach 45 points out of 70 (65%) in the assignments during the teaching period can sit the credit test.
    Credit test pass mark is 20 points (65%)
    Language of instruction
    English
    Study support
    https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/jaro2025/JVp011/
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    Study Materials
    Information on completion of the course: Jazykový kurz na úrovni B1 SERRJ (není určen pro začátečníky).
    The course is taught annually.
    General note: Studijní materiál byl inovován za podpory projektu PPSŘ KA 2.2. Inovace ve výuce klíčových vyučovacích předmětu studijních programů MU.
    Information on course enrolment limitations: Podmínkou zápisu je úspěšné absolvování předmětu JVp001. Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
    Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
    Teacher's information
    https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/jaro2025/JVp011/
    The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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