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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Lessons - language focus: - 'have' as an auxiliary and main verb; personality; using a dictionary - discourse markers: linkers; work; the rhythm of spoken English - pronouns; learning languages; sound-spelling relationships; understanding accents - the past: habitual events and specific incidents; word building: abstract nouns; word stress with suffixes; writing - get; phrases with get; words and phrases of French origin
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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The main aim of the course VCJ/GESA3 is to help students improve their knowledge of general English and English skills and promotes active verbal communication at level C1 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 C1 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 B2 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 must use the materials which are available for this course online. The final grade is based on the result of the credit test (the required minimum is 70%) and the result of the oral examination.
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Recommended literature
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Latham-Koening, Ch., Oxenden C. English File Advanced (4th edition) MULTIPACK A.
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