Course detail

English for FCE 2

FEKT-XPC-FCE2Acad. year: 2024/2025

The English course focuses on the development of reading, listening, speaking and writing skills with an emphasis on the acquisition of grammatical structures and vocabulary at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is based on teaching materials and requirements of the international exam First Certificate in English (FCE).  The subject is taught by means of practical language exercises with emphasis on practicing communication skills and developing knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Jana Jašková, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Foreign Languages (UJAZ)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of English for General Purposes at level B2 CEFR is required.

 

 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Classified credit requirements:

- 75% active class participation,

- a credit test: language competences (max. 40 points, min. 20 points), listening (max. 30 points, min. 15 points), reading (max. 30 points, min. 15 points).

 

Aims

The aim of the course is to develop linguistic competences necessary for fluent and independent use of English for General Purposes at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in everyday working and social situations as a prerequisite for passing the international exam First Certificate in English (FCE). 
The student uses English language as an independent user at B2 CEFR level, lists and describes a number of free time activities and sports disciplines, expresses his/her opinions on the media, especially the internet and electronic media, and their role in society, specifies various environmental problems and explains them in different contexts, is able to discuss different methods and means of interpersonal communication, uses grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and course syllabus. 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English first masterclass: student’s book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-450283-2. (EN)

Recommended reading

DIGNEN, Sheila a Jacky NEWBROOK. Formula B2 first: exam trainer with key and interactive ebook. Harlow: Pearson, 2020. ISBN 978-1-292-39143-4. (EN)
HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English first masterclass: workbook pack with key. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-451284-8. (EN)
HARRISON, Mark. First testbuilder. 3rd edition. London: Macmillan Education, 2014. ISBN 9780230476110. (EN)
HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2013. ISBN 1107697387. (EN)
MANN, Malcolm a Steve TAYLORE-KNOWLES. Destination B2: grammar and vocabulary: with answer key. Oxford: Macmillan, 2006. ISBN 978-0-230-03538-6. (EN)
MCCARTHY, Michael a Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use: vocabulary reference and practice with answers: upper-intermediate. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1-316-63175-1. (EN)
MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English: with answers and ebook. Fifth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019. ISBN 1108586627. (EN)
VINCE, Michael. Language practice for First: English grammar and vocabulary: with key. Fifth edition. London: Macmillan, 2014. ISBN 978-0-230-46375-2. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's

    specialization AUDB-TECH , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme BPC-BTB Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-ECT Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-IBE Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme MPC-AUD Master's

    specialization AUDM-TECH , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization AUDM-ZVUK , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme MPC-BIO Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-BTB Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EAK Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EEN Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EKT Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-EVM Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-IBE Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-KAM Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-MEL Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-SVE Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-TIT Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme MPC-JAE Master's 0 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

Mgr. Jana Jašková, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Content of teaching blocks:

  • Passive verbs, have / get something done
  • Sports vocabulary
  • Reporting statements and questions, time and other references, reporting functions
  • Compound nouns
  • So and such
  • Relative clauses
  • Dependent prepositions
  • Travel collocations, word building
  • Conditionals, unless / as long as / provided that
  • Collocations with say / tell / speak / talk
  • Confusing verbs: hope / wait / expect / look forward to
  • Positive and negative words
  • Credit test

Conversational topics:

  • Free time
  • Media
  • Environment
  • Communication