UCJANGBP30 Practical Language 5

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Steven Morris, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is focused on the systematic and comprehensive development of language competence and on the practical application of communicative skills for advanced English speakers (level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference). Students will consolidate and deepen their knowledge of English grammar, expand their vocabulary and practice pronunciation. Emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking. Classes will be based on lessons 5-8 of the Advanced Result textbook.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- improve knowledge of English;
- broaden the knowledge of English vocabulary;
- improve pronunciation, writing and listening skills;
Syllabus
  • 1. Unit 5: Lead In. Reading: multiple choice. Vocabulary: health and fitness. 2. Unit 5: Grammar: direct and indirect speech. Listening: multiple choice. Speaking. 3. Unit 5: Use of English: word formation. Vocabulary: word formation (1). Writing: an essay. 4. Unit 6: Lead in. Reading: multiple matching. Vocabulary: verbs of moving and looking. 5. Unit 6: Grammar: modals. Listening: multiple matching. Speaking. 6. Unit 6: Use of English: multiple-choice cloze, key word transformation. Vocabulary: Expressions with right and left. Writing: A review. 7. Unit 7: Lead in. Reading: cross-text multiple matching. Vocabulary: phrasal verbs with off and in. 8. Unit 7: Grammar: reduced clauses. Listening: sentence completion. Speaking. 9. Unit 7: Use of English: word formation. Vocabulary: word formation (2). Writing: a proposal. 10. Unit 8: Lead in. Reading: multiple choice. Vocabulary: big issues. 11. Unit 8: Grammar: conditionals. Listening: multiple choice. Speaking. 12. Unit 8: Use of English: multiple choice cloze. Vocabulary: Expressions with end. Writing: an informal letter or email. 13. Revise and check 5–8. Studijní
Literature
    required literature
  • Davies. P. and Falla, T. (2015). Cambridge English Advanced Result. Student´s Book. Oxford: OUP.
  • Stephens, M. and Gude, C. (2014). Cambridge English Advanced Result. Workbook. Oxford: OUP.
    recommended literature
  • Yulle, G. (2008). Oxford Practice Grammar Advanced. Oxford: OUP.
  • Hewings, M. (2013). Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, projects
Assessment methods
Written and oral exam.
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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