AJ1101 Practical Language 1A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kristína Barkolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Filip Dobiáš (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Peter Nobbs (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Helena Worthington, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kubra Yagar Besen, MA (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites
none
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
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Abstract
This course provides practical application for English including speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will have opportunities to improve their language use through discussions, exercises and assignments. The course offers various techniques of language learning and teaching while developing a broader understanding of methodology and English-speaking cultures.

Students will learn to analyze the language for teaching purposes and will be aware of the fact that they have changed their roles - from being the users of the language into being the source of information about the language and language model providers. Students will further enhance their soft skills (e.g. use of signpost language in presentations) and critical thinking.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have improved their English language skills, working towards accomplishing C1 according to CEFR.
Key topics
This semester will cover the first four units from the book Outcomes Advanced: Student's Book (2nd edition).
Topics: Cities, Relationships, Culture and Identity, Politics
In addition, most of the following study skills areas will be covered:
1. Self-Assessment and Goal Setting
2. Developing conversations
3. Presentation Skills
4. Process of Writing
5. In-Class Study Skills
6. Reading Skills
7. Writing Conventions
8. Listening Strategies
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • Dellar H., Walkley, A. Outcomes Advanced Student's Book. 2nd Edition. National Geographic Leaning, 2017
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use :a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. second edition. x, 350. ISBN 052143680X.
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Oral projects, written assignments, class discussions, practical exercises, individual projects, online group discussions
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
  • The general pass mark for this course is 70%.
  • Throughout the semester there will be various tasks that make up the Continuous Assessment. The continuous assessment will be based on work done in class as well as out-of-class assignments and a final test during the examination period. The out-of-class assignments include discussions online, the setting and progress towards personal language goals, and a progress test.
  • The test at the end of the semester will be worth 70% of the course and will consist of reading, listening, and use of English.
  • To successfully pass the course, students must complete a portfolio task.
  • Please note that to successfully pass the course, you must meet the minimum attendance requirements, pass the final written test, and achieve at least 70 points overall.
    • Language of instruction
    English
    Study support
    https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3037 (Filip Dobiáš's groups)
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    The course is taught annually.
    The course is taught every week.
    Note related to how often the course is taught: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.
    Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
    Teacher's information
    https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3037
    Moodlinka (Filip Dobiáš's seminar groups)
    You will receive a self-enrolment key before the first lesson.
  • Each ECTS credit represents 25 to 30 hours of work/semester (both in class and self-study).
  • Full-time students are expected to attend 39 hours of seminars, while part-time students attend 12 hours. The remaining 36–51 hours (full-time) and 63–78 hours (combined) are dedicated to self-study.
    • The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025.
    • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2026, recent)
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