Course detail

General English Exam

FIT-GENAcad. year: 2022/2023

The exam tests the ability to use language independently at B1 level, with an emphasis on the needs of successful communication in everyday situations. The written part tests knowledge of grammar and general vocabulary acquired in previous study. In the oral part, students need to prove they are able to express themselves spontaneously, enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, react to questions, express and explain their ideas and thoughts, compare and contrast alternatives, etc.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

1

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

A student who successfully passes the GEN exam understands the main ideas of comprehensible input on topics that he/she regularly encounters in everyday situations, in the workplace, while studying or visiting places where English is used as the main language of communication. A successful exam candidate can engage in conversation, describe facts, events and goals, and can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. The scope corresponds to B1 level.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary at B1 level corresponding to the compulsory literature and the needs of an independent communication is regarded as a minimum to pass the exam.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Separately registered exam following previous language study.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The exam has a written and an oral part and tests the knowledge of General English at B1 level. The written part tests the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, while the oral part tests the ability to engage in conversation spontaneously without prior preparation. It also assesses fluency of speech, pronunciation and the ability to use grammar and vocabulary covered in the compulsory literature or a similar course book on B1 level. The student is required to score at least 50% in both parts of the exam.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the exam is to demonstrate that the student is able to communicate in English independently at B1 level.

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

There are no lessons.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Stephanie DIMOND-BAYIR. Speakout: intermediate. 2nd edition. Harlow: Pearson Education, [2015]. ISBN 978-1-292-11594-8.

Recommended reading

MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use: A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme IT-BC-3 Bachelor's

    branch BIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional