Course objectives:
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The course is designed for lower intermediate students. Students will achieve language competence of A2 according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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Requirements on student
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- active participation in class, attendance is obligatory
- accomplishment of homework assignments
- submission of 2 writings
- final test (75% to pass)
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Content
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1 Course information. Personal introductions. Jobs. Can (possibility). Making a request.
2 Can (ability). Adverbs. A job application.
3 School. Was/were (question). Past simple (regular verbs). Speaking on the phone.
4 Weather. Past simple (irregular verbs). Describing an event.
5 Past simple (questions and negatives). Transport. Present continuous. Asking about/giving directions.
6 Present simple vs. continuous. Feelings. The comparative.
7 Mid-term test. Infinitiv of purpose. A report.
8 Present perfect. The superlative. Talking about health problems.
9 Parts of human body. Clothes. Have got. Describing someone.
10 Freetime activities. Ing- form. Going to. Making suggestions.
11 Sport. Present perfect vs. past simple. Informal e-mail.
12 Final revision. Final credit test.
13 Test evaluation. Course evaluation. Credits.
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Basic:
Clandfield, Lindsay; Pickering, Kate; Jeffries, Amanda; Campbell, Robert; Metcalf, Rob. Global : elementary. Oxford : Macmillan, 2010. ISBN 978-0-230-03291-0.
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Basic:
Metcalf, Rob. Global : elementary : workbook with key. 1st ed. Oxford : Macmillan, 2011. ISBN 978-0-230-43021-1.
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Extending:
on-line e-learning course A2
(Kraftová, Petra; Štachová, Nora)
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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38
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Contact hours
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52
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Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
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15
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Total
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105
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- name the letters of the English alphabet |
- distinguish the forms of definite and indefinite article |
- identify subject and object pronouns and possessives |
- distinguish countable and uncountable nouns |
- identify present simple positive and negative statements and questions |
- distinguish basic place prepositons |
- distinguish quantifiers |
- distinguish frequency pronouns |
- distinguish word stress |
- name numbers 1 - 100 |
- distinguish present forms of the verb BE |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- spell |
- correctly pronounce English vowels, consonants and common words |
- use word stress in common words correctly |
- use present simple correctly |
- use present forms of the verb BE |
- ask and answer common questions about yourself, a family member or a friend (personal data, hobbies) |
- use appropriate phrases when meeting people in a formal and informal situation |
- find important information in a simple short text on general topics |
- summarize information from a simple listening on general topics |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
- distinguish positive and negative present forms and meanings of the verb CAN |
- distinguish forms of past positive and negative statements and questions in singular and plural with the verb BE |
- identify simple past positive and negative statements and questions |
- distinguish regular and irregular verbs in the past |
- identify present continuous forms |
- distinguish comparatives and superlatives |
- identify the infinitive of purpose |
- identify present perfect simple forms |
- identify the form of GOING TO for future |
- distinguish past simple and present perfect forms in contrast |
- name common jobs |
- name types of schools and school subjects |
- name expressions for different types of weather |
- name different types of transport |
- name numbers 100 - 1,000,000 |
- name expressions within the topic of nature |
- name different parts of body |
- name common pieces of clothing |
- name common sports |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
- describe abilities using verb CAN |
- tell stories using past forms |
- make descriptions using present continuous form |
- make descriptions using comparatives and superlatives |
- describe plans for near future |
- describe what people do in different jobs in a simple way |
- describe how you feel |
- make requests and respond to them |
- write a job application in a simple way |
- make a simple telephone conversation |
- describe an event in the past in a simple way |
- give and ask for directions |
- describe health condition in a simple way |
- make suggestions and respond to them |
- write an informal email |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
Self-evaluation |
Continuous assessment |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Self-evaluation |
Continuous assessment |
Seminar work |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
Self-evaluation |
Continuous assessment |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Collaborative instruction |
Self-study of literature |
Individual study |
Practicum |
Cooperative instruction |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Skills demonstration |
Discussion |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Cooperative instruction |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Skills demonstration |
Discussion |
Cooperative instruction |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Self-study of literature |
Individual study |
Collaborative instruction |
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