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Lecturer(s)
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Fridrichová Alena, Mgr.
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Barnard Lianne, Dr. Dr.
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Maliňák Tomáš, Mgr.
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Course content
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Units: language focus and skills 6A Used to, be used to, get used to; vocabulary: sleep; /s/ and /z/; understanding evidence and reasons; discussing sleep habits 6B Gerunds and infinitives; vocabulary: music; words from other languages; understanding recommendations; taking notes from a talk; using referencing to understand an interview; discussing music habits and preferences; giving opinions and reasons 7A Past modals; verbs often confused; weak form of the verb have; understanding opposite sides of an argument; assessing advice in an article; understanding advice; arguing pros and cons 7B Verbs of the senses; vocabulary: the body; silent consonants; following instructions; understanding the principles of an experiment; following instructions; asking follow-up questions 8A The passive (all forms); have something done; vocabulary: crime and punishment; the letter u; identifying key information; using existing knowledge to tune in to formal advice; giving opinions and reasons 2
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work, Listening
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Learning outcomes
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The main aim of the course VCJ/AIII5 is to help students improve their knowledge of English and English skills. It promotes active verbal communication at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, that is at a level which enables them to study or work abroad. It can be also used as part of preparation for the Oxford Test of English.
Development and/or reinforcement of language skills on the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
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Prerequisites
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A minimum language level in English of level B1+ of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) is required. Students of this course are expected to have a good knowledge of basic English grammar, for example they should be able to form questions and use all tenses and comparative and superlative adjectives or adverbs, etc. To check which level of the CEFR you are currently at, we recommend that you use online tests, for example at: http://examenglish.com/leveltest/index.html
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam
A student is not allowed to be absent more than twice during the semestr, must actively participate in class and use the materials which are available for this course online. The final grade is based on the result of the credit test (70% is the required minimum) and the result of the oral examination.
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Recommended literature
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Latham-Koenig, Ch., Oxenden C. (2026). English File Upper-Intermediate (5th edition) MULTIPACK B.
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McCarthy, M., O'Dell, F. (2017). English Vocabulary in Use: Upper-intermediate (4th ed.).
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Murphy R. (2019). English Grammar in Use (5th ed.).
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