Learning English (B1+) 3222-NJA5C[B1+]-OG

The course is intended for students continuing their English language education at the B1+/B2 level according to the CEFR. The aim of the course is to develop language competences enabling effective communication in everyday, academic, and professional contexts and to achieve B2-level proficiency according to the CEFR.

During the course, students develop their listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, while systematically expanding their vocabulary and knowledge of grammatical structures characteristic of the B2 level. The teaching process is based on the gradual development of students’ linguistic independence — from understanding and producing simpler statements to formulating clear, detailed, and coherent spoken and written responses on both concrete and abstract topics.

Students develop the ability to understand the main ideas of complex texts, participate in discussions, including those involving specialist language related to professional topics, and communicate fluently and spontaneously with native speakers. The course also prepares students to express opinions, justify their views, and present arguments concerning various issues and solutions discussed during classes.

Student workload:
contact hours (in-class instruction) – 30 hours
preparation for classes – 15 hours
preparation for the course assessment – 15 hours

Total: 60 hours – 2 ECTS credits

Term 2026Z:

None

Course coordinators

Renata Botwina

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student has reached the B1level of the English language.

Learning outcomes

The graduate has the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing in accordance with the requirements of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_W10)
The graduates are able to communicate orally and in writing in English according to the requirements of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_U10)
The graduates are able to critically evaluate their knowledge and contents (K1_K01)

Assessment criteria

Assessment Methods and Criteria

The course is completed with a graded assessment in the form of a written final test.

Requirements for passing the course and being admitted to the final assessment:

regular preparation for classes,
obtaining passing grades in progress tests, translation tests and written assignments,
preparation of individual and group presentations,
attendance in accordance with the University of Warsaw Study Regulations.

Components of the final grade:

progress tests, translation tests and written assignments – 25%,
individual and group presentations – 25%,
final assessment – 50%.

Written final test – grading scale:

99%–100% – 5! (excellent with distinction),
96%–98% – 5 (very good),
87%–95% – 4+ (good plus),
78%–86% – 4 (good),
69%–77% – 3+ (satisfactory plus),
60%–68% – 3 (satisfactory),
below 60% – 2 (fail).
Assessment Criteria for the Final PNJA Test

The final test includes tasks assessing knowledge of grammatical and lexical structures, listening and reading comprehension, integrated-skills tasks, and a short written assignment.

The final test grade is determined on the basis of the number of points obtained, according to the percentage thresholds specified above.

Assessment Criteria for Progress Tests

Progress tests assess the degree of mastery of the lexical and grammatical material covered during the course. Assessment is based on the accuracy of task completion and the level of mastery of the material included in the scope of a given test.

Assessment Criteria for Translation Tests

Assessment is based on the linguistic accuracy of the translation, the appropriateness of lexical and grammatical choices, preservation of the meaning of the source text, and the naturalness and communicative effectiveness of the target text.

Assessment Criteria for Written Assignments

Assessment is based on task achievement, compliance with the required format, coherence and logical organisation of the text, grammatical and lexical accuracy, and the appropriateness of the language used.

Assessment Criteria for Individual and Group Presentations

Assessment is based on task achievement, accuracy and range of language, fluency of delivery, the ability to communicate content clearly and effectively, and the level of engagement in the preparation and presentation of the material.

Attendance Requirements

Students are entitled to two unexcused absences. Any additional absence must be justified. The course instructor determines the method of making up any further unexcused absences.

If a student does not meet the requirements for passing the course by the final class of the semester, they may obtain a course grade under the same conditions during the regular examination session and the resit examination session.

Bibliography

1. Cotton, D., Falvey, D. Kent, S. (2014). New Language Leader. (Upper-)-Intermediate. Pearson Education Limited.
2. Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press;
3. The instructor’s own materials (including open-access teaching materials published online on the YouTube platform).

Term 2026Z:

1. Cotton, D., Falvey, D. Kent, S. (2014). New Language Leader. (Upper-)Intermediate. Pearson Education Limited.
2. Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press;
3.The instructor’s own materials (including open-access teaching materials published online on the YouTube platform).

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes: