712-2243/01 – English Language b/III for USP (pre-intermediate) (Ab/III-USP)
| Gurantor department | Institute of Languages | Credits | 2 |
| Subject guarantor | Mgr. Kateřina Spurná | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Kateřina Spurná |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Choice-compulsory |
| Year | 2 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2014/2015 | Year of cancellation | 2022/2023 |
| Intended for the faculties | FS, FMT, FEI, USP | 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 will be able to distinguish different parts of a skyscraper, learn to alert to possible danger, acquire the key terms in medical technology. They know how to write a short report, they are able to give appropriate advice and correctly react in given situations. They discuss personal entertainment devices.
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, 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: Lessons 5-6
1. L5 Grammar: have to, must, need to, be allowed to, can
2. L5 Vocabulary: Colours and colour idioms; prefixes
3. L5 Work skills: Telephoning
4. L5 Functions: Giving advice and suggestions; Review Unit 3
5. L6 Grammar: Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect
6. L6 Vocabulary: Water footprint; noun formation
7. L6 Work skills: Presentation 2: structuring a talk
8. L6 Functions: Describing problems and finding solutions; Review Unit 6
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