712-2163/01 – English Language b/III for FS (pre-intermediate) (Ab/III-FS)
| Gurantor department | Institute of Languages | Credits | 0 |
| Subject guarantor | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | | |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2014/2015 | Year of cancellation | 2021/2022 |
| Intended for the faculties | FS | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
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
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
E-learning
Compulsory e-learning course available at: lms.vsb.cz
Other requirements
The completion of assigned written and oral tasks, active participation during tutorials.80% attendance, min. test result: 65 %.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
Technology 1: Lekce 9 - 12
1. How skyscrapers are built, Murphy: 30 - 31
2. Safety signs and safety advice, Murphy: 33, 35
3. Customer care – showing visitors a construction site
4. Medical technology
5. Relative clauses, Murphy: 101 - 102
6. Customer care – Giving clear instructions
7. Writing – short description
8. Personal entertainment devices
9. Should / shouldn’t, Murphy: 32
10. Customer care - Making suggestions
11. Information Technology
12. Past Passive
13. Customer care – Working on a help desk
14. 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