712-2242/01 – English Language b/II for USP (pre-intermediate) (Ab/II-USP)
| 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 |
| Year | 1 | Semester | summer |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2014/2015 | Year of cancellation | 2021/2022 |
| Intended for the faculties | FS, FEI, USP, FMT | 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 instruction focuses on managing vocabulary, grammar and phrases within the set range. Students able to explain how a mechanism works, explain the difference between products, he/she understands and uses numbers and quantities accurately. He/she knows key terms for security equipment and describes its function. He/she differentiates between common manufacturing processes and treatments and learns to describe a manufacturing process. The student specifies different means of transport and is able to talk about skyscraper construction.
Compulsory literature:
Recommended literature:
Additional study materials
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, chosen chapters from Technology 1, active participation during tutorials.80% attendance, min. test result: 65%
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
International Express Intermediate: Units 3-4
1. L3 Grammar: will, may, might, be likely / possible
2. L3 Vocabulary: The speed of change; describing cause and effect
3. L3 Work skills: Emails 1: confirming arrangements
4. L3 Functions: Making arrangements; Review Unit 3
5. L4 Grammar: Making comparisons; adjectives
6. L4 Vocabulary: City description; -ing vs. -ed adjectives
7. L4 Work skills: Presentation 1: using visual aids
8. L4 Functions: Giving opinions; Review Unit 4
9. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
10. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
11. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
12. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
13. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
14. Credit test
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction