Practical English VI 3222-30PA6C-N
The aim of the course is to develop students’ English language competence to a level that enables effective communication in a wide range of everyday situations, as well as to deepen their understanding of the culture and social realities of English-speaking countries. The course prepares students to function at the B2 level, covering both receptive and productive skills. Students are able to understand extended speech and lectures and follow complex arguments, provided the topic is reasonably familiar. They understand most news broadcasts, current-affairs programmes, and films in standard varieties of English. In terms of reading, students can comprehend articles and reports addressing contemporary issues, identify the author’s stance and arguments, and read modern literary prose. In spoken communication, they can interact fluently and spontaneously, conduct conversations with native speakers, and participate actively in discussions by presenting and defending their views. They can formulate clear, structured, and detailed spoken statements on topics of interest, explain their perspective, and present arguments for and against different solutions. In writing, students can produce coherent and detailed texts on subjects related to their interests, write essays or analytical compositions presenting information or discussing opposing viewpoints, and compose personal letters that highlight the significance of events and experiences.
Student workload (2 ECTS – 60 hours):
• 30 hours of in-class instruction — 1 ECTS
• 15 hours of preparation for classes — 0.5 ECTS
• 15 hours of preparation for the final assessment — 0.5 ECTS
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
K1_W10 - the graduate knows and understands the English language in speech and writing in accordance with the requirements set out
for level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference
linguistic,
K1_U10 - the graduate is able to communicate in speech and writing in English in accordance with
requirements specified for the B2+ level of the European System
Description of Language Education
K1_K01 - the graduate is ready to critically assess their knowledge and received content
wledge and the received content K1_K01
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
Conditions for passing the course and evaluation components:
continuous, formative assessment (control of the current preparation):
- control and translation tests - 25%
- group and individual presentations - 25%
- final test grade - 50%
Written test evaluation:
60% - 68% - 3 (satisfactory)
69% - 77% - 3+ (satisfactory plus)
78% - 86% - 4 (good)
87% - 95% - 4+ (good plus)
96% - 98% - 5 (very good)
99% -100% - 5! (Very good rating with an exclamation mark)
Prerequisite for passing the course/classes: attendance.
A student is entitled to 2 unexcused absences, each subsequent absence requires an excuse. Recognition of absences is at the discretion of the lecturer.
The form of credit for classes in which the student has been absent is determined by the lecturer.
Exceeding excused and unexcused absences in 50% of classes may be grounds for failing the course.
Bibliography
Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Upper-intermediate, Pearson Education Limited,
Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press,
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Term 2025L:
Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Upper-intermediate, Pearson Education Limited, Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press materials prepared by the instructor |
Notes
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Term 2024L:
None |
Additional information
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