Practical English language learning 3222-30PNJA4C-N

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.

The aim is the students acquire English language skills at B1+/B2, the level which enables communication in different everyday life situations, while further acquanting them with the knowledge of life in the English speaking countries. The following is B2 CEFR description of skills.

A student can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. They can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. They can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.
A student can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. They can understand contemporary literary prose.

A student can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. They can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.

A student can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest. They can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

A student can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their interests. They can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. They can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences

The content of the study:
a student gets acquainted with the following lexis domains: communication, environment, sport;
a student is prepared to use the following grammar structures both in writing and speaking: continuous and perfect aspect; present perfect versus present continuous; indirect questions; definite and zero articles, quantifiers.
a student knows the rules according to which a summary, a questionnare and a for and against essay are composed.
Student workload (2ECTS):
60 hours
Assisted work – 2 hours a week x one semester= 30 hours
Self-study – 15 hours-preparation for classes, 15 hours- preparation for pass
Didactic methods:
B1-B2: communicative approach including the following techniques: imitation, synonym-antonym, filling in the gaps, drills, Polish equivalent, mini drama, transformation, definitions, paraphrasing, interview

If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes
shall be held with the aid of distance learning tool: Zoom.

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