English Conversation
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04AKS | Z | 1 | 0+2 | Czech |
- Course guarantor:
- Jana Kovářová
- Lecturer:
- Tutor:
- Beatriz Vadillo Gonzalo
- Supervisor:
- Department of Humanities and Languages
- Synopsis:
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The course will develop the student´s communication skills acquired throughout their previous studies. It aims to improve all aspects of oral communication. The student will develop their vocabulary for various communication situations and will master their communication strategy. They will also practise their listening skills in order to better follow and participate in discussions. The student will be trained to express their ideas clearly and according to current English usage, and become a more confident speaker.
- Requirements:
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competence at the CEFR A2 level
- Syllabus of lectures:
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Training communication and comprehension skills on everyday topics, e. g. family life, jobs and professions, daily routine, culture, travelling, housing, hobbies.
- Syllabus of tutorials:
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The course is run as a series of seminars following the topics and scope of the syllabus mentioned above.
- Study Objective:
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Knowledge:
Extended vocabulary on everyday topics; communication strategies relevant to the situation; spoken and written form of the language
Skills:
To be able to communicate in various everyday situations. To understand and join short discussions on the topics studied, to speak fluently with minimum errors in grammar and lexis.
- Study materials:
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Key references:
[1] J.Fictumová, J.Ceccarelli, T.Long: Angličtina, konverzace pro pokročilé, Brno 2008
Doporučená literatura:
[2] Michael McCarthy, Felicity O´Dell: Vocabulary in Use - Upper-intermediate, CUP 2017
[3] Raymond Murphy: English Grammar in Use, CUP 2015
[4] Martin Hewings: Advanced English Grammar in Use, CUP 2015
Teaching aids:
language classroom, audiovisuals, PC lab
- Note:
- Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:
- Time-table is not available yet
- Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:
- Time-table is not available yet
- The course is a part of the following study plans:
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