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Course: Intermediate General English 1

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Course title Intermediate General English 1
Course code VCJ/AIII1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Karasková Eva, Mgr.
  • Maliňák Tomáš, Mgr.
  • Kadlecová Helena, Mgr.
  • Vaňková Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Unit - language focus 1A - pronouns; working out meaning from context 1B - adjectives; adjective suffixes 2A - present tenses; holidays 2B - possessives; shops and services Revise and check 1 and 2 Writing: informal emails 3A - past simple; past continuous and used to; stages of life

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The objective of VCJ/AIII1 is to develop language skills of general English at level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages. The course focuses on building vocabulary, re-enforcing grammar, developing reading and listening with understanding and promoting speaking. It works primarily with common English, i.e. the language used in everyday situations by native speakers.
Acquisition of language knowledge on the B1-B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
Prerequisites
A minimum language level in English of level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages is required. Students are expected to have a good knowledge of basic grammar, in particular that of all tenses, adjectives, adverbs and modal verbs.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Students are required to attend the classes although they may be absent twice per semester and they must participate in an active way. They must prepare for the classes as required by their teachers. They must successfully pass the ungraded evaluation. The result is part of the final evaluation of the VCJ/AIII2 exam. Part-time students do not attend classes on regular basis. They prepare for the credit test themselves. In case of need please contact your tutor.
Recommended literature
  • Latham-Koenig, Ch. Oxeden, C. Chomacki, K. (2020). English File in termediate plus multipack A (Fourth edition). Oxford University Press.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025