712-2123/01 – English Language b/III for FAST (pre-intermediate) (Ab/IIIFAST)
Gurantor department | Institute of Languages | Credits | 2 |
Subject guarantor | Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová |
Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Choice-compulsory type B |
Year | 2 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
Year of introduction | 2014/2015 | Year of cancellation | |
Intended for the faculties | FAST | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
International Express Intermediate
The aim is to create a grounding of ESP language with respect to communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening with the output level A2 – B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Teaching methods
Tutorials
Summary
International Express Intermediate: Lekce 5-6
Annotation:
The lessons focus on mastering the lexis, grammar, and phrases within the given scope. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills; they will be able to use terminology related to the course topics so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will learn phrases common in telephone communication with customers as well as expressions thanks to which they can communicate suggestions and solutions and describe problems in meetings. Students will also get acquainted with basic principles of word formation and learn to structure their presentations. An integral part of the course is the development of skills related to work with selected technical texts and professional terminology in connection with the focus of the faculty.
Compulsory literature:
Recommended literature:
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Credit test
E-learning
Translation of technical texts
Practice testing of technical terminology
E-learning
Compulsory e-learning course available at: lms.vsb.cz
Other requirements
Active participation during tutorials, the completion of assigned written and oral tasks, chosen chapters from Technology 1, translation of technical texts. 80% attendance, min. test result: 65%.
Students are required to translate the given texts and learn new vocabulary based on them. Students will master both vocabulary and knowledge needed for their future careers. Teachers will check the progress by tests.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
L5 Grammar: have to, must, need to, be allowed to, can
L5 Work skills: Telephoning
L5 Functions: Giving advice and suggestions; Review Unit 3
L6 Grammar: Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect
L6 Vocabulary: Water footprint; noun formation
L6 Work skills: Presentation 2: structuring a talk
L6 Functions: Describing problems and finding solutions; Review Unit 6
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Credit test
Conditions for subject completion
Conditions for completion are defined only for particular subject version and form of study
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction