VLAJ0222 English Language 1 II - practice

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený (lecturer)
Bc. Merve Aydin, M. B.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Julie Havlíková (seminar tutor)
Tetiana Kibalnikova, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marie Lahodová Vališová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Katarína Lexová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený
Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VLAJ0222/01: Mon 16. 2. to Thu 14. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 A19/326, M. Aydin
VLAJ0222/02: Mon 16. 2. to Mon 11. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 B11/211, K. Lexová
VLAJ0222/03: Mon 16. 2. to Wed 13. 5. Wed 12:00–13:40 C15/113, except Wed 13. 5., M. Aydin
VLAJ0222/04: Mon 16. 2. to Tue 12. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 C15/113, T. Kibalnikova
VLAJ0222/05: Mon 16. 2. to Wed 13. 5. Wed 12:00–13:40 A21/107, except Wed 13. 5., K. Lexová
VLAJ0222/06: Mon 16. 2. to Thu 14. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 B11/228, K. Lexová
VLAJ0222/07: Mon 16. 2. to Thu 14. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 A19/326, M. Aydin
VLAJ0222/08: Mon 16. 2. to Tue 12. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 B11/211, D. Zelený
VLAJ0222/09: Mon 16. 2. to Wed 13. 5. Wed 16:00–17:40 B11/211, except Wed 13. 5., M. Lahodová Vališová
VLAJ0222/10: Mon 16. 2. to Wed 13. 5. Wed 10:00–11:40 C15/113, except Wed 13. 5., M. Aydin
VLAJ0222/11: Mon 16. 2. to Mon 11. 5. Mon 13:00–14:40 B11/228, M. Aydin
VLAJ0222/12: Mon 16. 2. to Tue 12. 5. Tue 14:00–15:40 C15/113, T. Kibalnikova
VLAJ0222/13: Mon 16. 2. to Mon 11. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 B11/228, M. Lahodová Vališová
VLAJ0222/14: Mon 16. 2. to Tue 12. 5. Tue 14:00–15:40 A19/326, D. Zelený
VLAJ0222/15: Mon 16. 2. to Thu 14. 5. Thu 12:30–14:10 B11/211, J. Havlíková
VLAJ0222/16: Mon 16. 2. to Wed 13. 5. Wed 13:30–15:10 B11/211, except Wed 13. 5., M. Lahodová Vališová
VLAJ0222/17: Mon 16. 2. to Mon 11. 5. Mon 11:30–13:10 C15/113, D. Zelený
VLAJ0222/18: Mon 16. 2. to Mon 11. 5. Mon 13:00–14:40 A21/112, K. Lexová
VLAJ0222/19: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 15. 5. Fri 8:00–9:40 C15/113, T. Kibalnikova
VLAJ0222/20: Mon 16. 2. to Thu 14. 5. Thu 10:30–12:10 C15/113, J. Havlíková
Prerequisites
VLAJ0121 English 1 I -p
General English at the B2 CEFR level. The knowledge of specialist discipline-specific vocabulary covered in the VLAJ0121 English 1 I course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The course objective is to develop students' receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) English language skills at level B2. The course also seeks to develop in students knowledge of specialized discipline-specific vocabulary, academic presentation and writing skills for effective doctor-patient, doctor-doctor and doctor-nursing staff communication.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to describe and explain terms related to selected bodily systems; apply medical language in doctor-patient, doctor-doctor, and doctor-nursing staff communication; present and discuss specialized topics.
Key topics
WEEK 1 U1 Presentation and and Oral exam, WEEK 2 U2 Differential Diagnosis and Respiratory Medicine, WEEK 3 U3 Cancer and Career in Oncology, WEEK 4 U4 Breaking Bad News, WEEK 5 U5 Cardiology, WEEK 6 U6 Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine, WEEK 7 U7 Urology and Nephrology, WEEK 8 U8 Medication Adherence and Health Behaviour Change, WEEK 9 U9 Endocrinology and Neurology, WEEK 10 U10 Psychiatry and Personality Traits, WEEK 11 U11 Dermatology, WEEK 12 REVISION, WEEK 13 FINAL WRITTEN EXAM IN CLASS TIME
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • POVINNÝ výukový a studijní materiál formou pdf online dokumentu dodává vyučující.
    not specified
  • MCCARTER, Sam. Medicine 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009, 1 CD. ISBN 9780194023030. info
  • MCCARTER, Sam. Medicine 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009, 1 CD. ISBN 9780194569583. info
  • GLENDINNING, Eric H. and Ron HOWARD. Professional English in use : medicine. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, 175 s. ISBN 9780521682015. info
  • GYŐRFFY, Mária. English for Doctors. 1st ed. Praha: Triton, 2001, 226 pp. ISBN 80-7254-203-6. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
seminars, discussions, pair work, group work, home assignments, reading, presentations
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
The final exam consists of three parts: i) in-class presentation, ii) final written exam, iii) oral exam. To pass the course, students need to score the minimum of 70 % in each of the three parts. Attendance is compulsory. TWO unexcused absences are allowed. Absences beyond this quota are excused provided a letter of excuse is handed in at the Office for Studies which then officially displays it in the IS.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

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The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, spring 2019, spring 2020, spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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