Practical English language learning 3222-30PNJA4C-N

The aim of the course is to provide students with EL practice (speaking, writing, reading and listening) at the B2 level.

Student workload:
60 hours of 2ECTS

organized hours - 2 hours per week x 1 semester = 30 hours
student's individual work - 15 hours of preparation for classes, 15 hours of preparation for the exam

Term 2024L:

The aim of the course is for students to master the English language to a degree that enables them to communicate in more everyday situations and to further familiarise themselves with elements of the English language area in order to master language skills at B1 level by improving the following language skills at B2 level:

The student understands the meaning of the main threads contained in complex statements on concrete and abstract topics, including substantive discussions in her field of specialisation.
The student will be able to communicate with sufficient fluency and spontaneity to hold a conversation with a native speaker of the target language without special effort on either side.

Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Communicates effectively in face-to-face situations. (speaking)
Understands a range of spoken material such as news programmes, presentations and everyday conversations. (listening)
Students can cope with reading a range of texts such as books, newspapers and magazines. (reading)
The student is able to write a variety of written statements such as a letter, report, review and essay. (writing)

Student workload:
60 hours 2ECTS

structured hours - 2 hours per week x 1 semester = 30 hours.
15 hrs preparation for classes, 15 hrs preparation for exams.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The classes are aimed at students wishing to deepen their knowledge of the English language at B2 level.

Course coordinators

Term 2023L:

Renata Botwina

Term 2024L:

Anna Kizińska

Learning outcomes

The student knows and understands the spoken and written English language in accordance with the requirements specified for the B2 + level of the European System for the Description of Languages Education (K1_W10)
The student is able to communicate in speech and writing in English in accordance with the requirements specified for the B2 + level of the European System for the Description of Languages Education (K1_U10)
the student is ready to critically evaluate the knowledge and content received (K1_K01)

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods and criteria: Conditions for passing the subject and admission to the final written exam in the form of a test, assessment components:

- continuous, formative assessment (control of the current preparation):
- control and translation tests - 25%
- group and individual presentations - 25%
- final exam grade - 50%

Written examination in the form of a test, where the assessment criteria are presented in the form of percentage thresholds:
60% - 68% - 3 (satisfactory)
69% - 77% - 3+ (satisfactory plus)
78% - 86% - 4 (good)
87% - 93% - 4+ (good plus)
94% - 98% - 5 (very good)
99% -100% - 5! (Very good rating with an exclamation mark)

condition for being admitted to a subject / final credit: attendance
The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, each subsequent one requires justification. The lecturer decides whether to acknowledge the absence.
The form of crediting the classes in which the student was absent is determined by the lecturer.
Exceeding excused and unjustified absences for 50% of classes may be the basis for failing the course.

If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools, most likely ZOOM and CLASSROOM and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Bibliography

New Language Leader. Upper Intermediate. David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent. Coursebook, 2014.

New Language Leader Intermediate. David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent. Pearson Education Limited, 2013.

Business Vocabular in Use. Advanced. Bill Mascull. Cambridge University Press., 2005.

Destination B2. Grammar with Vocabulary, M. Mann, S. Taylore-Knowles, Macmillan 2008.

First Certificate Language Practice, M. Vince, Macmillan 2009.

Teacher's own resources

Term 2023L:

ew Language Leader. Upper Intermediate. David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent. Coursebook, 2014.

New Language Leader Intermediate. David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent. Pearson Education Limited, 2013.

Business Vocabular in Use. Advanced. Bill Mascull. Cambridge University Press., 2005.

Destination B2. Grammar with Vocabulary, M. Mann, S. Taylore-Knowles, Macmillan 2008.

First Certificate Language Practice, M. Vince, Macmillan 2009.

Term 2024L:

Language Leader. Upper Intermediate. David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent. Coursebook, 2014.

Notes

Term 2023L:

None

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3222-30PNJA4C-N in USOSweb