ZS1BK_AR1B Remedial Practical Language

Faculty of Education
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/12/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ivana Hrozková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
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
Course objectives
The main objective of the course is to develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the Intermediate Level. The basic study material is the coursebook New English File Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. At the end of the course students should be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook New English File INTERMEDIATE (Student's book and Workbook), see Literature bellow. The syllabus includes Units 1 - 3, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
  • 1st lesson: Placement test, Introduction
  • 2nd lesson: Unit 1A - Present tenses, Food and restaurants
  • 3rd lesson: Unit 1B - Past tenses, Sport
  • 4th lesson: Unit 1C - Future forms, Family and personality
  • 5th lesson: Unit 1 - Practical English - Introductions, Describing a person
  • 6th lesson: Unit 2A - Present perfect v. Past simple, Money
  • 7th lesson: Unit 2B - Present perf. cont., Descriptions, Holidays
  • 8th lesson: Unit 2C - Comparatives and superlatives, Transport and travel
  • 9th lesson: Unit 2 - Practical English - In the office, Telling a story + Credit Test
  • 10th lesson: Unit 3A - Obligations, Mobile phones
  • 11th lesson: Unit 3B - Deductions, Describing people
  • 12th lesson: Unit 3C - Ability and possibility, Success and failure
  • 13th lesson: Unit 3 - Practical English - Renting a flat, Informal letters + Credit Test
  • Exam period: Credit test - oral
Literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 159 s. ISBN 9780194518000. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • UR, Penny. Grammar practice activities :a practical guide for teachers. 1. publ. (4. print.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, viii, 288. ISBN 0-521-33847-6. info
  • FRONEK, Josef. Anglicko-český, česko-anglický slovník. 1. vyd. Voznice: LEDA, 1998, xxxvii, 12. ISBN 8085927489. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments
Assessment methods
Students have to pass 2 short credit tests (70%) focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term and only then can they sit the final oral exam proving their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge (70%) at the end of the term. Students have to prepare for lessons throughout the whole term and do homework for each lesson, which is the base for their active participation in the seminars. Most of the work is based on students' self-study.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
General note: Předmět je určen pro studenty, které neuspěli v ZS1BK_AJ1A.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015.
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