Course detail
English B2-1
FSI-0A7 Acad. year: 2023/2024 Winter semester
The course is aimed at students who reached at least the B1 level of English. It offers an extension of the English language skills at B2 level using the communicative approach.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
2
Supervisor
Department
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 carried out 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, to least 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 preparation for international English language exams.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-OBN-P: Common Offer, Bachelor's, elective
Programme N-OBN-P: Common Offer, Master's, elective
Programme BIT: Information Technology, Bachelor's
specialization BITP: Information Technology, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Language exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
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