Practical learning of the English language - B1+

general courses

The student has mastered the English language at the A2+/B1 leevel.

Classroom

The aim of the course is to lead students towards the mastery of the Englsih language at the B1+ level.

The aim of the course is to help students master the English language at the B1+ level so taht they:

- will be able to understand the main ideas contained in clear speech, formulated in a standard variety of language, on familiar topics typical of home, school, leisure time, etc. Can understand the main points of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear. (listening comprehension).

- understand texts consisting mainly of the most common words related to everyday or professional life.

- understand descriptions of events, feelings and desires in private correspondence. (Reading Comprehension).

- deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in a country or region where the language is spoken. Can, without previous preparation, join conversations on familiar topics of private or everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events). (Communication).

- combine expressions in a simple way to describe experiences and events as well as dreams, hopes, and ambitions.

- give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Can report on events and narrate the plot of a book or film, describing his/her reactions and impressions. (speaking).

- write personal letters describing their experiences and impressions. (writing).

The workload of the student:

120 hours (4 ECTS credits).

Organized hours - 4 hours per week x 1 semester = 60 hours (2 ECTS credits).

The unassisted student work: 30 hours preparing for the classes (1 ECTS credit), 30 hours preparing for the examination (1 ECTS credit).

Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook intermediate, Pearson Education Limited

Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press

The student knows and understands written and oral English in accordance with the requirements of the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_W10)

The student is able to communicate orally and in writing in English according to the requirements of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_U10)

the student is able to critically evaluate the knowledge possessed and the content received (K1_K01)

Conditions for passing the course and admission to the final test, assessment components:

- control tests and translation tests - 25%

- group and individual presentations - 25%

- final test - 50%.

Final test (written), where the evaluation criteria are presented in the form of percentage thresholds:

60% - 68% - 3

69% - 77% - 3+

78% - 86% - 4

87% - 95% - 4+

96% - 98% - 5

99% -100% - 5 !

A student is entitled to 3 unexcused absences, each subsequent absence requires an excuse. The lecturer decides about accepting the absence.

The form of crediting the classes in which the student was absent is determined by the lecturer.

Exceeding excused and unexcused absences in 50% of classes may be the basis for failing the course.

If it is not possible to conduct classes in a stationary form, classes will be held using distance communication tools, most likely Zoom and Classroom and others recommended by UW.

In case of distance learning, it is possible to change the form of the final exam/test from written to oral.