AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Beneš Kováčová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Sarah Dobiášová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Eichler (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Lukl, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Ivana Plevíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Maria Šimková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. David Špetla (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Varga (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Stefan Veleski, B.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/01: Wed 18:00–19:40 G02, S. Veleski
AJ01001/02: Wed 18:00–19:40 G12, V. Srebnitskiy
AJ01001/03: Mon 10:00–11:40 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/04: Mon 10:00–11:40 B2.23, M. Šimková
AJ01001/05: Mon 18:00–19:40 G31, D. Špetla
AJ01001/06: Mon 18:00–19:40 G12
AJ01001/07: Mon 16:00–17:40 L42, S. Dobiášová
AJ01001/08: Mon 16:00–17:40 G22, T. Šmilauerová
AJ01001/09: Thu 18:00–19:40 G21, T. Šmilauerová
AJ01001/10: Thu 18:00–19:40 G32, S. Kalová
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Beneš Kováčová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Eichler (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Lukl, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Tagrid Morad, M.A., B.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Ivana Plevíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Maria Šimková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Varga (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/T01: Mon 25. 9. to Fri 22. 12. Mon 13:00–14:35 108, M. Oplatková Plocková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
AJ01001/01: Mon 14:10–15:45 G12, S. Kalová
AJ01001/02: Mon 14:10–15:45 G21, T. Varga
AJ01001/03: Mon 15:50–17:25 L31, T. Morad
AJ01001/04: Mon 15:50–17:25 G21, J. Lukl
AJ01001/05: Mon 10:50–12:25 G12, S. Kalová
AJ01001/06: Mon 10:50–12:25 U14, M. Šimková
AJ01001/07: Wed 17:30–19:05 G02, D. Beneš Kováčová
AJ01001/08: Wed 17:30–19:05 G21, I. Plevíková
AJ01001/10: Wed 17:30–19:05 G25, J. Eichler
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Beneš Kováčová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Eichler (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petra Fišerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Ondřej Harnušek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ivana Králiková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Lukl, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Varga (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/01: Wed 15:50–17:25 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/02: Wed 15:50–17:25 L42, O. Harnušek
AJ01001/03: Mon 17:30–19:05 G02, J. Lukl
AJ01001/04: Mon 17:30–19:05 G32, D. Beneš Kováčová
AJ01001/05: Mon 15:50–17:25 G02, S. Kalová
AJ01001/06: Mon 15:50–17:25 G12, T. Varga
AJ01001/07: Mon 14:10–15:45 G02, S. Kalová
AJ01001/08: Mon 14:10–15:45 U14, I. Králiková
AJ01001/09: Wed 17:30–19:05 G21, P. Fišerová
AJ01001/10: Wed 17:30–19:05 U15, J. Eichler
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Ondřej Harnušek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Kašpárková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Lukl, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Mihai (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michal Mikeš (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Magda Sučková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Helena Worthington, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 9:10–10:45 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/B: Mon 9:10–10:45 G31, J. Lukl
AJ01001/C: Wed 12:30–14:05 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/D: Wed 12:30–14:05 U14, H. Worthington
AJ01001/E: Wed 15:50–17:25 G21, O. Harnušek
AJ01001/F: Wed 15:50–17:25 U14, B. Kašpárková
AJ01001/G: Mon 12:30–14:05 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/H: Mon 12:30–14:05 G24, H. Mihai
AJ01001/I: Wed 14:10–15:45 G21, M. Mikeš
AJ01001/J: Wed 14:10–15:45 G12, S. Kalová
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Lukl, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Mihai (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Magda Sučková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 9:10–10:45 G25, M. Sučková
AJ01001/B: Mon 9:10–10:45 G02, S. Kalová
AJ01001/C: Mon 12:30–14:05 U23, H. Mihai
AJ01001/D: Mon 12:30–14:05 VP, S. Kalová
AJ01001/F: Mon 14:10–15:45 VP, S. Kalová
AJ01001/G: Wed 14:10–15:45 VP, L. Nepivodová
AJ01001/H: Wed 15:50–17:25 VP, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/I: Thu 12:30–14:05 G25, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/J: Wed 15:50–17:25 G02, J. Lukl
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Velid Beganović, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jarmila Dezortová (seminar tutor)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alexandra Koudelová Stachurová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Machová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Mihai (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Patrik Míša (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Sedláková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Magda Sučková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 7:30–9:05 G21, M. Sučková
AJ01001/C: Mon 9:10–10:45 G21, P. Míša
AJ01001/E: Mon 12:30–14:05 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/F: Mon 12:30–14:05 G02, H. Mihai
AJ01001/G: Wed 14:10–15:45 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/H: Wed 7:30–9:05 G02, V. Beganović
AJ01001/I: Mon 15:50–17:25 L11, A. Koudelová Stachurová
AJ01001/J: Wed 15:50–17:25 G21, E. Sedláková
AJ01001/K: Wed 15:50–17:25 G02, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/L: Mon 15:50–17:25 G21, S. Kalová
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, lessons 1 - 10
English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics Czenglish
  • 1 Present time Family Items 1 - 15
  • 2 Thinking and learning Education Items 16 - 30
  • 3 Past time Family / Home Items 31 - 45
  • 4 Change and technology Communication Items 46 - 60
  • 5 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 1 – 4)
  • 6 Future time Home Items 61 – 75
  • 7 Time and work Work and Leisure Items 76 – 90
  • 8 Passives and causatives Food Items 91 – 105
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel Items 106 – 120
  • 10 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 6 – 9)
  • 11 Modals and semi-modals Clothes Items 121 – 135
  • 12 Communication and the Media Media Items 136 – 150
  • 13 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 11 – 12)
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous + computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absencies maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martina Bilá, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jarmila Dezortová (seminar tutor)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dušan Kolcún, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Machová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Mihai (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Procházka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Sedláková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Magda Sučková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 10:50–12:25 G21, M. Bilá
AJ01001/B: Mon 10:50–12:25 G31, S. Kalová
AJ01001/C: Mon 14:10–15:45 G21, H. Mihai
AJ01001/D: Mon 14:10–15:45 G32, S. Kalová
AJ01001/E: Mon 7:30–9:05 G21, M. Sučková
AJ01001/G: Wed 14:10–15:45 G21, L. Nepivodová
AJ01001/H: Wed 14:10–15:45 G01, A. Machová
AJ01001/I: Wed 15:50–17:25 G21, D. Kolcún
AJ01001/J: Wed 15:50–17:25 G22, L. Nepivodová
AJ01001/K: Tue 19:10–20:45 G12, S. Kalová
AJ01001/L: Tue 19:10–20:45 G21, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/M: Thu 7:30–9:05 G21, E. Sedláková
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
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, lessons 1 - 10
English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics Czenglish
  • 1 Present time Family Items 1 - 15
  • 2 Thinking and learning Education Items 16 - 30
  • 3 Past time Family / Home Items 31 - 45
  • 4 Change and technology Communication Items 46 - 60
  • 5 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 1 – 4)
  • 6 Future time Home Items 61 – 75
  • 7 Time and work Work and Leisure Items 76 – 90
  • 8 Passives and causatives Food Items 91 – 105
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel Items 106 – 120
  • 10 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 6 – 9)
  • 11 Modals and semi-modals Clothes Items 121 – 135
  • 12 Communication and the Media Media Items 136 – 150
  • 13 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 11 – 12)
Literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous + computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absencies maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jarmila Dezortová (seminar tutor)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dušan Kolcún, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Machová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Procházka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Sedláková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 7:30–9:05 G22, Tue 7:30–9:05 G21, A. Machová, M. Procházka
AJ01001/C: Mon 9:10–10:45 G22, Thu 9:10–10:45 G21, N. Fořtová, S. Kalová
AJ01001/E: Mon 12:30–14:05 G21, Wed 12:30–14:05 G22, S. Kalová, L. Nepivodová
AJ01001/G: Tue 14:10–15:45 G21, Wed 14:10–15:45 G22, D. Hochmanová, L. Nepivodová
AJ01001/I: Tue 12:30–14:05 G21, Thu 12:30–14:05 M24, N. Fořtová, D. Kolcún
AJ01001/K: Mon 17:30–19:05 G22, Wed 17:30–19:05 G21, S. Kalová, E. Sedláková
AJ01001/M: Wed 7:30–9:05 G21, Thu 7:30–9:05 G01, N. Fořtová, L. Nepivodová
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
there are 8 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, lessons 1 - 10
English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics Czenglish
  • 1 Present time Family Items 1 - 15
  • 2 Thinking and learning Education Items 16 - 30
  • 3 Past time Family / Home Items 31 - 45
  • 4 Change and technology Communication Items 46 - 60
  • 5 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 1 – 4)
  • 6 Future time Home Items 61 – 75
  • 7 Time and work Work and Leisure Items 76 – 90
  • 8 Passives and causatives Food Items 91 – 105
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel Items 106 – 120
  • 10 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 6 – 9)
  • 11 Modals and semi-modals Clothes Items 121 – 135
  • 12 Communication and the Media Media Items 136 – 150
  • 13 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 11 – 12)
Literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous + computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absencies maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Matouš Hořínek (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Veronika Kloučková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Kršková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Procházka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lenka Stehlíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Šustáčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Veronika Vencúrik Pituková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 10:00–11:35 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/B: Mon 10:00–11:35 G22, Z. Kršková
AJ01001/C: Mon 13:20–14:55 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/D: Mon 13:20–14:55 G22, L. Stehlíková
AJ01001/E: Wed 15:00–16:35 G21, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/F: Wed 15:00–16:35 G22, V. Šustáčková
AJ01001/G: Wed 18:20–19:55 G21, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/H: Wed 18:20–19:55 G22, M. Procházka
AJ01001/I: Wed 11:40–13:15 G21, L. Nepivodová
AJ01001/J: Wed 11:40–13:15 G22, V. Kloučková
AJ01001/K: Mon 15:00–16:35 G21, S. Kalová
AJ01001/L: Mon 15:00–16:35 G22, J. Šalamoun
AJ01001/M: Thu 8:20–9:55 G21, M. Dudová
AJ01001/N: Mon 8:20–9:55 G22, V. Vencúrik Pituková
AJ01001/O: Tue 18:20–19:55 G21, M. Hořínek
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
there are 8 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, lessons 1 - 10
English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics Czenglish
  • 1 Present time Family Items 1 - 15
  • 2 Thinking and learning Education Items 16 - 30
  • 3 Past time Family / Home Items 31 - 45
  • 4 Change and technology Communication Items 46 - 60
  • 5 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 1 – 4)
  • 6 Future time Home Items 61 – 75
  • 7 Time and work Work and Leisure Items 76 – 90
  • 8 Passives and causatives Food Items 91 – 105
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel Items 106 – 120
  • 10 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 6 – 9)
  • 11 Modals and semi-modals Clothes Items 121 – 135
  • 12 Communication and the Media Media Items 136 – 150
  • 13 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 11 – 12)
Literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous + computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absencies maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Cheray Lenore Hogan, B.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Matouš Hořínek (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Matthew Nicholls, B.Sc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ondřej Padalík (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Soňa Pazderová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lucie Seibertová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Šustáčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Trčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 8:20–9:55 G21, O. Padalík
AJ01001/B: Mon 8:20–9:55 G22, S. Kalová
AJ01001/C: Mon 10:00–11:35 G21, O. Padalík
AJ01001/D: Mon 10:00–11:35 G22, S. Kalová
AJ01001/E: Thu 8:20–9:55 G21, L. Nepivodová
AJ01001/F: Wed 11:40–13:15 G22, S. Pazderová
AJ01001/G: Thu 8:20–9:55 G22, Ch. Hogan
AJ01001/H: Wed 15:00–16:35 G22, J. Šalamoun
AJ01001/I: Wed 18:20–19:55 G21, L. Seibertová
AJ01001/J: Wed 18:20–19:55 G22, M. Hořínek
AJ01001/K: Wed 15:00–16:35 G21, M. Nicholls
AJ01001/L: Wed 11:40–13:15 G21, D. Trčková
AJ01001/M: Mon 13:20–14:55 G22, S. Kalová
AJ01001/N: Mon 13:20–14:55 G21, V. Šustáčková
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
there are 13 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, lessons 1 - 10
English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics Czenglish
  • 1 Present time Family Items 1 - 15
  • 2 Thinking and learning Education Items 16 - 30
  • 3 Past time Family / Home Items 31 - 45
  • 4 Change and technology Communication Items 46 - 60
  • 5 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 1 – 4)
  • 6 Future time Home Items 61 – 75
  • 7 Time and work Work and Leisure Items 76 – 90
  • 8 Passives and causatives Food Items 91 – 105
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel Items 106 – 120
  • 10 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 6 – 9)
  • 11 Modals and semi-modals Clothes Items 121 – 135
  • 12 Communication and the Media Media Items 136 – 150
  • 13 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 11 – 12)
Literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous + computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absencies maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Matouš Hořínek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Javůrková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Malášková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Matthew Nicholls, B.Sc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Regan (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Kateřina Tomková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 8:20–9:55 G21, Z. Regan
AJ01001/B: Mon 8:20–9:55 G22, M. Malášková
AJ01001/C: Mon 10:00–11:35 G21, Z. Regan
AJ01001/D: Mon 10:00–11:35 G22, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/E: Wed 15:00–16:35 G21, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/F: Wed 15:00–16:35 G22, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/G: Wed 16:40–18:15 G21, M. Hořínek
AJ01001/H: Wed 16:40–18:15 G22, M. Nicholls
AJ01001/I: Wed 18:20–19:55 G21, M. Hořínek
AJ01001/J: Mon 15:00–16:35 G21, J. Fictumová
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
there are 11 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destinations C1&C2, lessons 1 - 10
English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destinations Vocabulary Topics Czenglish
  • 1 Present time Family Items 1 - 15
  • 2 Thinking and learning Education Items 16 - 30
  • 3 Past time Family / Home Items 31 - 45
  • 4 Change and technology Communication Items 46 - 60
  • 5 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 1 – 4)
  • 6 Future time Home Items 61 – 75
  • 7 Time and work Work and Leisure Items 76 – 90
  • 8 Passives and causatives Food Items 91 – 105
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel Items 106 – 120
  • 10 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 6 – 9)
  • 11 Modals and semi-modals Clothes Items 121 – 135
  • 12 Communication and the Media Media Items 136 – 150
  • 13 PROGRESS TEST (WEEKS 11 – 12)
Literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Assessment methods
Seminar; Assessment: continuous + computer-based written tests
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Robert Hanč (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Horáková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Javůrková (seminar tutor)
Matthew Nicholls, B.Sc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michaela Pňačeková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Hana Smíšková (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Kateřina Tomková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 8:20–9:55 G21, R. Hanč
AJ01001/B: Mon 8:20–9:55 G22, M. Horáková
AJ01001/C: Mon 10:00–11:35 G21, M. Horáková
AJ01001/D: Mon 10:00–11:35 G22, R. Hanč
AJ01001/E: Mon 13:20–14:55 G21, N. Fořtová
AJ01001/F: Mon 13:20–14:55 G22, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/G: Wed 16:40–18:15 G21, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/H: Wed 16:40–18:15 G22, M. Pňačeková
AJ01001/I: Wed 18:20–19:55 G21, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/J: Wed 18:20–19:55 G22, M. Nicholls
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Week 1 Revision EoC 1-25 Week 2 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 EoC 26-50, Family Week 3 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 EoC 51-75, Climate Week 4 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 EoC 76-100, Sightseeing Week 5 2.4, 2.6 EoC TEST1-100, Clothes Week 6 2.5, 2.7, 3.1 EoC 101-112, Town and Village Week 7 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 EoC 113-120, Culture Week 8 3.4, 3.6, 3.7 EoC 121-127, Home Week 9 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 EoC 128-133, Food Week 10 4.3, 4.5, 4.6 EoC 134-141, Shops Week 11 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 EoC 142-146, Travel Week 12 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 EoC 147-150, Nature
Literature
  • JONES, Leo. New Cambridge advanced English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 052162939X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: continuous + computer-based written test / Seminá; Hodnocení: průběžné a písemný test na počítači
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/category.php?id=6
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Dufková (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Heczková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Javůrková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zénó Vernyik, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Vránová, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tomáš Zimek (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 8:20–9:55 G21, J. Heczková
AJ01001/B: Mon 10:00–11:35 G21, J. Heczková
AJ01001/C: Mon 11:40–13:15 G21, Z. Vernyik
AJ01001/D: Wed 16:40–18:15 G32, T. Zimek
AJ01001/E: Wed 15:00–16:35 G31, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/F: Wed 15:00–16:35 G21, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/G: Wed 16:40–18:15 G21, M. Vránová
AJ01001/H: Wed 18:20–19:55 G21, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/I: Mon 8:20–9:55 G31, Z. Vernyik
AJ01001/J: Wed 18:20–19:55 G32, T. Zimek
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Week 1 Revision EoC 125 Week 2 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 EoC 26-50 Week 3 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 EoC 51-75 Week 4 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 EoC 76-100 Week 5 2.4, 2.6 EoC TEST1-100 Week 6 2.5, 2.7, 3.1 EoC 101-112 Week 7 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 EoC 113-120 Week 8 3.4, 3.6, 3.7 EoC 121-127 Week 9 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 EoC 128-133 Week 10 4.3, 4.5, 4.6 EoC 134-141 Week 11 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 EoC 142-146 Week 12 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 EoC 147-150
Literature
  • JONES, Leo. New Cambridge advanced English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 052162939X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: written test / Seminá; Hodnocení: písemný test
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/category.php?id=6
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2005
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Dufková (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Fonioková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Heczková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Javůrková (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jitka Vlčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Darina Zíbová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Mon 13:20–14:55 G21, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/B: Mon 10:00–11:35 G32, Z. Fonioková
AJ01001/C: Mon 10:00–11:35 G21, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/D: Wed 15:00–16:35 G21, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/E: Wed 16:40–18:15 G21, D. Zíbová
AJ01001/F: Wed 18:20–19:55 G21, D. Zíbová
AJ01001/G: Tue 11:40–13:15 G21, J. Vlčková
AJ01001/H: Mon 16:40–18:15 G32, Z. Fonioková
AJ01001/I: Tue 13:20–14:55 G32, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/J: Thu 10:00–11:35 G21, J. Heczková
AJ01001/K: Wed 16:40–18:15 G23, K. Dufková
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
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Week 1 Revision EoC 125 Week 2 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 EoC 26-50 Week 3 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 EoC 51-75 Week 4 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 EoC 76-100 Week 5 2.4, 2.6 EoC TEST1-100 Week 6 2.5, 2.7, 3.1 EoC 101-112 Week 7 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 EoC 113-120 Week 8 3.4, 3.6, 3.7 EoC 121-127 Week 9 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 EoC 128-133 Week 10 4.3, 4.5, 4.6 EoC 134-141 Week 11 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 EoC 142-146 Week 12 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 EoC 147-150
Literature
  • JONES, Leo. New Cambridge advanced English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 052162939X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: written test / Seminá; Hodnocení: písemný test
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/category.php?id=6
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2004
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Javůrková (seminar tutor)
Matthew Nicholls, B.Sc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jaroslav Suchý (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Kateřina Tomková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Darina Zíbová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Tue 13:20–14:55 31, K. Tomková
AJ01001/B: Thu 13:20–14:55 35, J. Suchý
AJ01001/C: Wed 16:40–18:15 31, S. Javůrková
AJ01001/D: Wed 18:20–19:55 31, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/E: Mon 8:20–9:55 35, K. Tomková
AJ01001/F: Mon 10:00–11:35 35, K. Tomková
AJ01001/G: Wed 8:20–9:55 31, D. Zíbová
AJ01001/H: Mon 8:20–9:55 37, M. Nicholls
AJ01001/J: Mon 10:00–11:35 37, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/L: Wed 11:40–13:15 37, K. Tomková
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
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Week 1 Revision EoC 125 Week 2 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 EoC 26-50 Week 3 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 EoC 51-75 Week 4 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 EoC 76-100 Week 5 2.4, 2.6 EoC TEST1-100 Week 6 2.5, 2.7, 3.1 EoC 101-112 Week 7 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 EoC 113-120 Week 8 3.4, 3.6, 3.7 EoC 121-127 Week 9 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 EoC 128-133 Week 10 4.3, 4.5, 4.6 EoC 134-141 Week 11 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 EoC 142-146 Week 12 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 EoC 147-150
Literature
  • JONES, Leo. New Cambridge advanced English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 052162939X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: written test / Seminá; Hodnocení: písemný test
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/category.php?id=6
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2003
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Klára Bicanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Horáková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Nosková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Omelková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Vokáčová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Vránová, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/A: Tue 13:20–14:55 31, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/B: Thu 11:40–13:15 35, J. Fictumová
AJ01001/C: Wed 16:40–18:15 31, M. Vránová
AJ01001/D: Wed 18:20–19:55 31, M. Horáková
AJ01001/E: Mon 8:20–9:55 35, J. Vokáčová
AJ01001/F: Mon 10:00–11:35 35, J. Vokáčová
AJ01001/G: Wed 16:40–18:15 37, M. Nosková
AJ01001/H: Mon 8:20–9:55 37, K. Bicanová
AJ01001/J: Mon 10:00–11:35 37, K. Bicanová
AJ01001/K: Fri 8:20–9:55 31, P. Trávníková
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
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Literature
  • JONES, Leo. New Cambridge advanced English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 052162939X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: written test / Seminář; Hodnocení: písemný test
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2002
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Dettlaff, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Javůrková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Kubová - Durajová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Vokáčová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková
Timetable
Mon 7:30–8:15 32, Mon 7:30–8:15 35, Mon 8:20–9:05 32, Mon 8:20–9:05 35, Mon 9:10–9:55 35, Mon 9:10–9:55 32, Mon 10:00–10:45 35, Mon 10:00–10:45 32, Wed 13:20–14:05 45, Wed 13:20–14:05 31, Wed 14:10–14:55 45, Wed 14:10–14:55 31, Wed 15:00–15:45 45, Wed 15:50–16:35 45, Wed 16:40–17:25 32, Wed 16:40–17:25 45, Wed 17:30–18:15 32, Wed 17:30–18:15 45
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
AJ01001/I: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Dettlaff
AJ01001/II: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Vokáčová
AJ01001/III: No timetable has been entered into IS. M. Kubová - Durajová
AJ01001/IV: No timetable has been entered into IS. S. Javůrková
AJ01001/IX: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Vokáčová
AJ01001/V: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Fictumová
AJ01001/VI: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Fictumová
AJ01001/VII: No timetable has been entered into IS. S. Javůrková
AJ01001/VIII: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Dettlaff
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
there are 7 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Literature
  • JONES, Leo. New Cambridge advanced English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 052162939X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: written test / Seminář; Hodnocení: písemný test
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2001
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Dettlaff, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Omelková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Vokáčová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková
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
New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • New Cambridge Advanced English, lessons 1 - 5 English or Czenglish, entries 1 - 150 The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Literature
  • JONES, Leo. New Cambridge advanced English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 052162939X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: written test / Seminář; Hodnocení: písemný test
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 6 seminárních skupin
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2000
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (seminar tutor)
doc. PhDr. Naděžda Kudrnáčová, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Vémolová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Mgr. Jiří Rambousek, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková
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
Syllabus
  • The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the elements of language and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the 'problem areas' caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Literature
  • New Cambridge Advanced English
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: written test
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 6 seminárních skupin
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 1999
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Věra Vémolová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Debora Zemenová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Mgr. Jiří Rambousek, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková
Prerequisites
By the beginning of the semester students will have studied items 1 - 100 from English or Czenglish
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
Cambridge Advanced English: Units 1 - 6 English or Czenglish: Items 1 - 150
Syllabus
  • The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the elements of language and the skills. The course will contain: - discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English. - reading texts with tasks to read more effectively and to appreciate the implications and style of a text - listening exercises with tasks to improve students� listening skills - useful practical techniques that students can use in their writing - activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations - grammar revision, with special focus on the �problem areas� caused by L1 interference - work on pronunciation - vocabulary development activities - work on idioms and collocations Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Literature
  • New Cambridge Advanced English
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 s. ISBN 8004253296. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Seminar; Assessment: mid-semester test: English or Czenglish 1 - 100 credit test: Cambridge Advanced English 1 - 6 English or Czenglish 1 - 150
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 5 skupin studentů
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024

The course is not taught in Autumn 2024

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Dovčíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Christopher Adam Rance, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. David Špetla (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023

The course is not taught in Autumn 2023

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Dovčíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Christopher Adam Rance, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. David Špetla (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022

The course is not taught in Autumn 2022

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Dovčíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Christopher Adam Rance, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. David Špetla (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2021

The course is not taught in Autumn 2021

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Dovčíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Christopher Adam Rance, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. David Špetla (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020

The course is not taught in Autumn 2020

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Dovčíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Christopher Adam Rance, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. David Špetla (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.

AJ01001 Practical English I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2019

The course is not taught in Autumn 2019

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Dovčíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Christopher Adam Rance, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. David Špetla (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ01001/01: No timetable has been entered into IS.
AJ01001/02: No timetable has been entered into IS. V. Srebnitskiy
AJ01001/03: No timetable has been entered into IS. D. Špetla
AJ01001/04: No timetable has been entered into IS. Ch. Rance
AJ01001/05: No timetable has been entered into IS.
AJ01001/06: Mon 18:00–19:40 G32
AJ01001/07: No timetable has been entered into IS.
AJ01001/08: No timetable has been entered into IS. D. Dovčíková
AJ01001/09: No timetable has been entered into IS. T. Šmilauerová
AJ01001/10: No timetable has been entered into IS.
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
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Destination C1&C2, units 1 - 10
Topic-based Vocabulary - 10 topics
The main aim of the course is to revise and consolidate what students have already learnt, and to develop and extend their knowledge further. This concerns both the language systems and the skills. The course will contain:
- discussions and communication activities that will help students improve their command of spoken English.
- listening exercises with tasks to improve students' listening skills
- activities to practise the functional language needed in different situations
- grammar revision
- work on pronunciation
- vocabulary development activities
- work on idioms and collocations
Students will be encouraged to improve their English in the self-access mode.
Syllabus
  • Destination Vocabulary Topics
  • 1 Introduction to the course
  • 2 Present time Family
  • 3 Thinking and learning Education
  • 4 Past time Home
  • 5 Change and technology Communication
  • 6 Revision and further practice weeks 1-5
  • 7 Future time Home
  • 8 Time and work Work and Leisure Progress test 1 (weeks 1-6)
  • 9 Passives and causatives Food
  • 9 Movement and transport Travel
  • 10 Modals and semi-modals Clothes
  • 11 Communication and the Media Media
  • 13 Revision and further practice weeks 8-12
Literature
    required literature
  • Man, Malcolm - Taylore-Konwles. Destinations C1&C2:. Macmillan 2007. ISBN 978-0-230-03540-9
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila, John CECCARELLI and Tony LONG. Advanced conversation practice : Success at the state exam. Vyd. 1. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 211 pp. dotisk prvního vydání. info
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. 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
  • FICTUMOVÁ, Jarmila. Advanced Conversation Practice - Vocabulary Lists. první. Brno: Jazyková škola Brno, Kotlářská 9, 2002, 139 pp. Konverzace pro pokročilé - slovníček. info
  • BROADHEAD, Annie. Advance your English : a short course for advanced learners : coursebook. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 74 s. ISBN 052159779X. info
  • CAPEL, Annette and Patricia ASPINALL. Advanced masterclass CAE : student's book. Edited by Kathy Gude. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996, 206 s. ISBN 0194533433. info
    not specified
  • VINCE, Michael. Advanced language practice. 1. ed. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, viii, 295. ISBN 0-435-24124-9. info
Teaching methods
seminars, e-learning
Assessment methods
Assessment: continuous, pencil and paper and computer-based written tests. Self-study and compulsory attendance (2 absences maximum).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 9 seminárních skupin
Teacher's information
http://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=535
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)