Course detail

Pre-Intermediate Level English (exam)

FAST-BY01Acad. year: 2011/2012

For this subject the optional subjects BYA1, BYA2, BYA3 and BYA4 are offered, in which students aquire the required knowledge and skills. The exam is based on the contents of the books New English File Elementary, Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, Oxford University Press 2004 and New English File Pre-Intermediate, Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, Oxford University Press 2005. The exam consists of two parts: the written part which tests the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and reading, writing and listening skills; and the oral part which tests the ability to speak shortly about a given topic and react to questions.
Some parts of the BY01 exam correspond to the KET exam.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Barbora Brátová

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The aim of this exam is for the students to show that their knowledge has reached such a level when they are able to make themselves understood (both orally and in written) in everyday situations.

Their knowledge should be on pre-intermediate level (A2+ according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Prerequisites

Basic vocabulary from general English, basic grammar rules, the ability to communicate in everyday life situations.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

For this subject the optional subjects BYA1, BYA2, BYA3 and BYA4 are offered by the Department of Languages and optional bridging courses PK1 and PK2.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

This exam corresponds to A2+ level according to CEFR.

It is tested whether students command the basic vocabulary from general English, basic grammar rules, whether they can communicate in everyday life situations.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-APS Bachelor's

    branch APS , 4 year of study, winter semester, compulsory