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Lecturer(s)
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Válková Silvie, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden, Kate Chomacki, Jane Hudson, Anna Lowy (2026): English File 5th edition Upper-intermediate (lekce 1-5). Study materials in the Moodle system (available to students enrolled in the course).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 12 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The introductory semester of the course focuses on consolidating previously acquired language knowledge (grammar, vocabulary) and language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Before enrolling in the course, students can check their language level in an entrance placement test, which is available after enrollment. The minimum level required for enrollment in this two-semester course is B1+. Throughout the course (1AJB2 and 2AJB2), students will work with an Upper-intermediate (B2) level textbook. The aim of the language exercises in this semester is also to help students recognize the strengths and weaknesses of their language skills and motivate them to work independently on developing them.
Upon completing the course, students will have a good command of the grammar and vocabulary covered in the first half of the textbook. By the end of the entire course (1AJB2-1AJB2), students will be able to demonstrate language proficiency at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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Prerequisites
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English language on level B1+ according to the Common European Framework of Reference. This includes all the language skills, i. e. reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Students must also have grammar and vocabulary skills on the required level. If you are not sure about your English level, you can take the placement test here: https://placement-test.ff.upol.cz/ (Note: you can only take the test once; the login is the same as for the Portal).
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Analysis of linguistic, Systematic Observation of Student, Written exam
Attendance (max. 2 absences) Regular work at home Doing assignments Passing the final written test - structure and content based on the study material
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Recommended literature
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Latham-Koenig, Ch. et al. English File Upper-Intermediate Workbook (5th edition). Oxford. 2025.
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Latham-Koenig, Ch. et al. (2025). English File Upper-Intermediate (5th edition). Oxford.
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