712-2164/03 – English Language b/IV for FS (pre-intermediate) (Ab/IV-FS)
| Gurantor department | Institute of Languages | Credits | 2 |
| Subject guarantor | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Choice-compulsory type B |
| Year | 3 | Semester | summer |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2019/2020 | Year of cancellation | 2025/2026 |
| 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 to write emails with job applications, and they will get acquainted with phrases thanks to which they can check understanding, clarify, and reach agreement in meetings. Students will also revise and reinforce their knowledge of conditionals and passive voice. An integral part of the course is the development of students’ presentation skills. Students are supposed to give presentations on the selected topic, which they present in the class during the seminars.
Compulsory literature:
Recommended literature:
Additional study materials
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Credit test
E-learning
Presentation
Combined examination
E-learning
Compulsory e-learning course available at: lms.vsb.cz
Other requirements
Active participation in the course, attendance at least 80 %. Credit test at least 65 % correct answers.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
International Express Intermediate: Unit 7-8
L7 Grammar: Zero, 1st and 2nd Conditional
L7 Vocabulary: Money and finance
L7 Work skills: Emails 2: job applications
L7 Functions: Discussing and reaching an agreement
L7 Review Unit 7
L8 Grammar: Passives
L8 Vocabulary: Product journey
L8 Work skills: Time management
L8 Functions: Checking understanding and clarifying
L8 Review Unit 8
Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
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