Course detail

English C1-2

FSI-0AXAcad. year: 2024/2025

The course offers an extension of the English language skills at C1 level using the communicative approach. It is a follow-up course to 0A9 from winter semester.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

The minimum entry requirement is very good knowledge of B2 grammar and vocabulary.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Students‘ assessment is carried out based on the attendance record, active participation in classroom discussions, results of the final written test and an oral exam.

Attendance is compulsory and is checked on a regular basis. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.

Aims

The aim of the crouse it to reinforce individual abilities of students to express themselves in English. The previously gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be revised and systematically expanded in real contexts.


After passing this course students should be able to communicate in English independently at C1 level. The knowledge and skills gained should contribute to more fluent speaking and communication in personal, academic as well as professional environments. The course can also be used as preparation for international English language exams.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Damian WILLIAMS. Speakout: advanced. Students' book. Harlow: Pearson, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4082-6749-3. (EN)

Recommended reading

CLARE, Antonia a J. J. WILSON. Speakout: advanced. Workbook with key. Harlow: Pearson, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4082-5956-6. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-OBN-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-OBN-P Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction and course specification.
2. U6: Describing cause and effect.
3. U7. Freedom. Idioms for relaxing.
4. U7: Exchanging opinions. Phrases for narrating a story.
5. U8: Time expressions. Memories.
6. U8: Discussing ideas. Phrases for describing decisions.
7. Revision, video lesson.
8. U9: Verb tenses for unreal situations. Adverbials.
9. U9: Phrases for describing a place of interest.
10. U10: Inversion. Comparative structures.
11. U11: Negotiating. Phrases for describing skills, qualifications and experience.
12. Revision, video lesson.
13. Credit.