English language II - OPMN0A213B
Title: Jazyková cvičení AJ II
Guaranteed by: Katedra anglického jazyka a literatury (41-KAJL)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Actual: from 2023
Semester: winter
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/2, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / 20 (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Note: enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: Mgr. Jakub Ženíšek, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): Bernadette Higgins, M.A.
Mgr. Jakub Ženíšek, Ph.D.
Pre-requisite : OPMN0A209B
Is pre-requisite for: OPMN0A216B
Opinion survey results   Examination dates   WS schedule   Noticeboard   
Annotation -
Students' speaking, reading, listening and writing skills are systematically worked on and developed throughout the course, with increasing emphasis on accuracy, fluency and complexity of language expression.
Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (21.09.2024)
Aim of the course -

The aim of the course is to develop students' foreign language communicative competence from the expected B2+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages to level C1.

Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (21.09.2024)
Descriptors - Czech
přímá výuka (24 hodin), plnění průběžných úkolů (36 hodin), vypracování esejí (10 hodin), příprava na závěrečnou zkoušku (20 hodin)
Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (24.09.2022)
Course completion requirements -
active participation (2 absences); 2 essays (200 words); final exam (pass=70%; 3 attempts)
Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (24.09.2022)
Literature -

Primary coursework:

WILDMAN, J.; BEDDALL, F. Insight Upper-Intermediate Student’s Book. Oxford: OUP, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-401109-9.

ROBERTS, R.; SAYER, M. Insight Upper-Intermediate Workbook. Oxford: OUP, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-401114-3.

Recommended literature:

Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Oxford: OUP ELT, 2010 (8th edition). ISBN 0194799123.

Oxford Collocations Dictionary for students of English. Oxford: OUP, 2009. ISBN 978 0 19 4325387.

Collins Cobuild Phrasal Verbs Dictionary. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 2006. ISBN 0-00-713402-9.

AYTO, J. Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms. Oxford: OUP, 2010 (3rd edition). ISBN 978-0-19-431287-5.

Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English. Oxford: OUP, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-433350-4.

McCARTHY, M.; O’DELL, F. English Collocations in Use. Advanced. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 978-0-521-70780-0.

McCARTHY, M.; O’DELL, F. English Phrasal Verbs in Use. Advanced. Cambridge: CUP, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-0521684187.

SEELY, J. Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation. Oxford: OUP, 2013 (2nd revised edition). ISBN 9780199564675.

SWAN, M.; BAKER, D. Grammar Scan. Oxford: OUP, 2008. ISBN 978-0-19-442274-1.

Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (24.09.2022)
Requirements to the exam -

the exam consists of 2 parts:

written test: listening and reading comprehension, writing, grammar and vocabulary (pass=70%) 

oral part:

1) individual talk on one topic related to the content of the course (1,5 min.)

2) interactive discussion in pairs (3 minutes)

Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (24.09.2022)
Syllabus -

Main topics:

grammar - articles and determiners; verb patterns; describibg past habits; future in the past

vocabulary - consumption and recycling; possessions; adjectives describibg objects; British museums; mind and body; genetic engineering; word formation; cosmetic surgery; cloning

everyday English - British vs American English; describing a piece of art; talking about a controversial topic; addition and contrast

Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (21.09.2024)
Learning outcomes -

for C1 level

In the area of listening the students:

  • can understand extended speech and lectures, as well as follow complex arguments on familiar topics; they are able to understand both formal and informal language, even when meaning is implicit
  • can grasp detailed information, implicit meaning, and subtle nuances in more challenging listening material, such as academic lectures, debates, or complex conversations

In the area of speaking the students:

  • can speak fluently and spontaneously, without much obvious searching for words; can express themselves clearly, using well-structured and detailed arguments
  • is able to actively participate in discussions on abstract and complex topics, expressing opinions and defending their views; they can effectively engage with others’ opinions and challenge opposing arguments
  • can explain complex subjects clearly and in detail, structuring their presentations logically and coherently

In the area of writing the students:

  • can write clear, well-structured, and detailed texts on complex subjects; their writing is logically organized and easy to follow
  • produce different types of writing, such as reports, essays, formal letters, and personal correspondence, adjusting their style to fit the context and audience
  • can express their arguments convincingly, structuring their writing logically and supporting it with relevant examples and evidence

In the area of reading the students:

  • can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, including complex articles and reports; they can interpret implicit meanings and follow complex structures
  • is capable of critically analyzing and synthesizing different perspectives, understanding complex arguments, and recognizing relationships between ideas

In the area of vocabulary the students:

  • has a wide vocabulary that allows them to express themselves clearly and precisely, even on abstract and complex topics
  • uses advanced expressions, idiomatic phrases, and selects appropriate vocabulary based on the context; they may occasionally search for the exact word but can compensate without disrupting fluency

In the area of grammar the students:

  • can use a range of complex grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences, tense relationships, and advanced sentence constructions
  • makes very few grammatical errors, even when using more complex structures; mistakes, if they occur, are minor and do not impede understanding
Last update: Červinková Poesová Kristýna, Mgr., Ph.D. (21.09.2024)