Course detail

English B2-1

FSI-0A7Acad. year: 2025/2026

The course is aimed at students who have reached at least level B1 of English. It offers an extension of English language skills at B2 level with a focus on commmuncation skills.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Zuzana Wolná

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Entry knowledge

The minimum entry requirement is the knowledge of B1 grammar and vocabulary.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Students‘ assessment is based on the attendance record, active participation in classroom discussions and the results of the final test.
Attendance is compulsory.

In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.

Aims

The aim of this 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 least on B2 entry level. The knowledge and skills gained should contribute to more fluent speaking and communcation in personal, academic as well as professional environments. The course can also be used as a preparation for international English language exams.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

EALES, Frances a Jane COMYNS CARR, 2011. Speakout: upper intermedite. Harlow: Pearson. ISBN 978-1-4082-1933-1.

Recommended reading

R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use, 2004

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-OBN-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme N-OBN-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Zuzana Wolná

Syllabus

Week 1: introduction, communicative activities
Week 2: questions; personality adjectives
Week 3: present perfect vs. past simple; feelings, experiences
Week 4: present perfect simple vs. continuous; social issues
Week 5: the passive; technology and privacy
Week 6: used to/would/be used to; habits
Week 7: future tenses; locations
Week 8: narrative tenses; sayings
Week 9: wishes and regrets
Week 10: expressing likes and dislikes; reading
Week 11: articles, inventions
Week 12: conditionals; advertising
Week 13: credit test