Course detail

Practical English 6

FEKT-BPC-PA6Acad. year: 2023/2024

The written test at C1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) examines whether students understand a wide range of long and complex texts, including those related to their own area of speciality, recognise their implicit meaning and can locate specific information. Next it tests the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary (e.g. phrasal verbs, collocations, idioms, differences in the meaning).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

1

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Ing. Eva Ellederová, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Foreign Languages (UJAZ)

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit will be obtained for passing the written test, i.e. getting at least 35 points (50%) out of 70 points at the required level of English language (C1 according to CEFR).

Aims

The output requirements for successful graduates of this course are formulated at C1 level (Effective Operational Proficiency) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ellederová, E. (2015). CAE Use of English Practice – A Set of Four Parts with Key: 111x Multiple-Choice Cloze, 111x Open Cloze, 111x Word Formation, 111x Key Word Transformation. Brno: VUT FEKT.
Ellederová, E. (2015). Grammar and Word Formation for CAE. Brno: VUT FEKT.
Practical English HPA 3 - CAE Practice Tests - Reading
Practical English HPA 4 - CAE Practice Tests - Use of English
Practical English HPA 4 - Grammar, Vocabulary and Phrases

Recommended reading

Haines.S. (2012). Vocabulary for Advanced with Answers.
O'Dell, F. (2012). Advanced Trainer. Six Practice Tests with Answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEEI-H Bachelor's

    branch H-AEI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory