PdF:JVp011 English for Teachers - A - Course Information

JVp011 English for Teachers - A

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Anežka Bindrová (seminar tutor)
Bc. Lenka Caesarová, MA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Gratrix (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Malášková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbara Ulrich (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Mgr. Anna Maryšková (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp011/CERTIFICATE: No timetable has been entered into IS. A. Maryšková
JVp011/ERASMUS: No timetable has been entered into IS. A. Bindrová
JVp011/KombiSem01: Sat 28. 2. 8:00–10:50 A35 učebna, Sat 14. 3. 13:00–15:50 A61 učebna, Sat 11. 4. 15:00–17:50 A41 učebna, Sat 18. 4. 13:00–15:50 A51 učebna, Fri 15. 5. 17:00–19:50 A25 učebna, M. Slavíková
JVp011/KombiSem02: Sat 28. 2. 8:00–10:50 A45 učebna, Sat 14. 3. 13:00–15:50 A45 učebna, Sat 11. 4. 15:00–17:50 A45 učebna, Sat 18. 4. 13:00–15:50 A45 učebna, Fri 15. 5. 17:00–19:50 A45 učebna
JVp011/KombiSem03: Sat 28. 2. 8:00–10:50 A21 učebna, Sat 14. 3. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, Sat 11. 4. 15:00–17:50 A21 učebna, Sat 18. 4. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, Fri 15. 5. 17:00–19:50 A21 učebna, A. Bindrová
JVp011/PrezSem01: Mon 10:00–11:50 A43 učebna, M. Malášková
JVp011/PrezSem02: Tue 9:00–10:50 D16 učebna, M. Slavíková
JVp011/PrezSem03: Mon 14:00–15:50 A61 učebna, M. Malášková
JVp011/PrezSem04: Thu 12:00–13:50 A63 učebna, K. Gratrix
JVp011/PrezSem05: Tue 13:00–14:50 A63 učebna, K. Gratrix
JVp011/PrezSem06: Mon 14:00–15:50 A25 učebna, K. Gratrix
JVp011/PrezSem07: Mon 12:00–13:50 A45 učebna, K. Gratrix
JVp011/PrezSem08: Mon 9:00–10:50 D15 učebna, K. Gratrix
JVp011/PrezSem09: Wed 10:00–11:50 A21 učebna, K. Gratrix
JVp011/PrezSem10: Mon 14:00–15:50 -A16 učebna, A. Bindrová
JVp011/PrezSem11: Wed 15:00–16:50 B38 učebna, A. Bindrová
JVp011/PrezSem12: Mon 16:00–17:50 A45 učebna, A. Bindrová
JVp011/PrezSem13: Tue 16:00–17:50 A45 učebna, A. Bindrová
JVp011/PrezSem14: Tue 14:00–15:50 A45 učebna, A. Bindrová
JVp011/PrezSem15: Tue 10:00–11:50 A45 učebna, B. Ulrich
JVp011/PrezSem16: Wed 8:00–9:50 A45 učebna, B. Ulrich
JVp011/PrezSem17: Thu 10:00–11:50 A41 učebna, B. Ulrich
JVp011/PrezSem18: Mon 8:00–9:50 A45 učebna, B. Ulrich
JVp011/PrezSem19: Mon 10:00–11:50 -A16 učebna, B. Ulrich
JVp011/PrezSem20: Thu 10:00–11:50 D34 učebna, M. Slavíková
JVp011/PrezSem21: Wed 16:00–17:50 A25 učebna, M. Slavíková
JVp011/PrezSem22: Wed 10:00–11:50 B14 učebna, M. Slavíková
JVp011/PrezSem23: Wed 14:00–15:50 B14 učebna, M. Slavíková

Prerequisites

JVp001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JVk001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JV001 Entrance Test A2 - English
A pass in JVp001 – Entrance test A2 - English. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět JVp001 – Vstupní test A2 - AJ.) The course is designed for students who are at least at the A2 level of English and who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. They can also produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

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

The aim of this course is to help students achieve B1 level knowledge of English by improving all language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems of the language (grammar and vocabulary) within the given level. The course also aims at developing skills such as mediation, presentation, teamwork, and providing feedback. The course design enhances students' autonomy through self-assessment, goal-setting and various tools for suited for independent work. The course content  focuses on topics related to students' future professional career such as study skills, university studies, education systems in the Czech Republic and abroad.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

use CEFR self-assessment checklist to assess their level of English, set a relevant goal and reflect on the process of working towards it;

understand spoken and written teaching and educational English at B1 level of the CEFR;

write a formal email in English;

communicate in English about teaching and educational topics at B1 level of the CEFR;

give a presentation in English comparing and contrasting two systems of education;

use selected teaching and educational terminology in a natural, accurate way;

show a good command of selected grammar structures towards B1 level of the CEFR.

Key topics

Topics for the course include:

• Study Skills 
• University Studies
• Education Systems
• - in Czechia
• - in other countries

Study resources and literature

recommended literature
• SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. info
• GILL, Nora; Jiří VACEK; Ruth COUFALOVÁ; Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. info
• MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. info
• MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. info
• OXENDEN, Clive. New English File - Intermediate. 2011. ISBN 978-0-19-451910-6. info
• Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Edited by Melissa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008, xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

• Weekly hundred minute-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes. 
• Activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within B1 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities. 
• Activities designed for self-study.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Credit requirements:

Active participation and attendance (2 unexcused seminars allowes),

Reaching the minimum of 49 points (out of 75) in the Continuous Assessment (65% pass mark)

Alternate completion

Students who hold a B2 certificate of English proficiency (or higher) can ask for course recognition (ask your seminar instructor for more information).

Language of instruction

English

Study support

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/jaro2026/JV1101/seminar-PrezSem01-PrezSem02-PrezSem03.qwarp

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Jazykový kurz na úrovni B1 SERRJ (není určen pro začátečníky).
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Podmínkou zápisu je úspěšné absolvování předmětu JVp001. Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

• JVp012 English for Teachers - B
  JVp011  
• JV1102 English for Education 2
  JVp011  

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