Modern English I - OPBA2A104A
Title: Moderní angličtina I
Guaranteed by: Katedra anglického jazyka a literatury (41-KAJL)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Actual: from 2022
Semester: winter
E-Credits: 2
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/2, C [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Interchangeability : OB2301015
Is pre-requisite for: OPBA2A108A
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Annotation -
The aim of the subject is to develop students' language skills from B2 level to C1 level (CEFR). This is the first semester of a six-semester course which is focused on effective language skills development towards the advanced level (first three semesters), and then the proficiency level (the following three semesters). The course is based on systematic work with the basic textbook, however, there are also obligatory sources required by the teacher. The course works with students on the development of practical skills regarding speaking, reading, listening and writing.
Last update: Kacafírková Petra, PhDr., Ph.D. (27.10.2019)
Course completion requirements -

midterm essay (70% for pass)

credit test (70% for pass), number of attempts to pass the credit test: 2 attempts

CAE certificate with an A or B mark and CPE certificate with an A, B or C mark can be recognized as equivalent to attendance and credit. The certificate cannot be older than two years.

Last update: Kacafírková Petra, PhDr., Ph.D. (14.09.2021)
Literature -

Required literature:

Bell, Jan; Gower, Roger. Advanced Expert Coursebook, 3rd edition. Pearson 2014.

Vince, Michael. Advanced Language Practice. Macmillan 2003. (or more recent editions)

 

Recommended literature: 

BELL, J.; KENNY, N. Advanced Expert Student´s Resource Book, Pearson 2015.
McCARTHY, M.; O'DELL, F. English Idioms in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2002.
McCARTHY, M.; O'DELL, F. English Collocations in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2008.
FOLEY, M.; HALL, D. Longman Advanced English Grammar. Longman, 2003.
HEWINGS, M. Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 1999.

 

 

 

 
Last update: Kacafírková Petra, PhDr., Ph.D. (25.09.2020)
Syllabus -

1. SUCCESS(WEEK 1-4)

part A: Finding a job (week 1+2)

part B: Learning experiences (week 3+4)

Language input

·         collocations adj. + noun

·         phrasal verbs + TAKE expressions

·         mixed verb forms (present/past; simple/perfect/continuous)

 

Language input

·         vocab feelings

·         the passive

·         register

Vince self-study

·         G1: present time

·         G3: past time

·         G4: present perfect

Vince self-study

·         G6: passive 1

·         G7: passive 2

·         V18: education

 

2. NEW DIRECTIONS (WEEK 5-8)

part A: Making a difference (week 5+6)

part B: A second chance (week 7+8)

Language input

·         describing attitudes

·         describing characteristics

·         phrasal verbs

·         relative clauses

Language input

·         articles

·         singular/plural nouns

·         determiners and pronouns

Vince self-study

·         G18: relative and non-finite clauses

·         G27: linking words and phrases

·         V9: people and relationships

Vince self-study

·         G17: articles

·         G23: phrasal verbs 1

·         V17: quality and quantity

 

3. LEISURE TIME (WEEK 9-12)

part A: The creative instinct (week 9+10)

part B: Stars in their eyes (week 11+12)

Language input

·         synonyms + phrasal verbs

·         verbs to describe sounds

·         metaphors

·         future forms

Language input

·         entertainment

·         exchanging ideas

·         modals and semi-modals (necessity, prohibition, advice, criticism, permission, ability, possibility, probability, deduction)

Vince self-study

·         G4: future time

·         G24: phrasal verbs 2

·         V1: leisure activities

Vince self-study

·         G11: modals: present and future

·         G12: modals: past

·         V11: entertainment
Last update: Kacafírková Petra, PhDr., Ph.D. (25.09.2020)