UCJAJNP008 Practical Language 9

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Barbora Hamplová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lenka Jašková (seminar tutor)
M.Sc. Gary Rostock (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Hamplová
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UCJAJNP008/A: Tue 14:45–15:30 H2, Wed 14:45–15:30 M13, L. Jašková, G. Rostock
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 intermediate speakers of English (level C2 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.
Learning outcomes
The students will learn to deal with difficult situations where problems need to be solved, to argue and ask other students specific questions. will enlarge their vocabulary and grammar skills
Syllabus
  • 1. Pronouns, substitution and leaving out words 1; Vocabulary study: abbreviations and acronyms
  • 2. Pronouns, substitution and leaving out words 2; Vocabulary study: word-building and word-blending
  • 3. Adjectives and adverbs: Gradable and non-gradable adjectives; Vocabulary study: easily confused words
  • 4. Adjectives and adverbs: comparative and superlative forms, comparative clauses and clauses
  • 5. Adjectives and adverbs: degree adverbs and focus adverbs; Vocabulary study: collocations
  • 6. Adverbial clauses and conjunctions: adverbial clauses of time; purposes and results; contrasts
  • 7. Adverbial clauses and conjunctions: If, if---not; unless, if and whether; Vocabulary study: language and gender
  • 8. Prepositions of position and movement; Vocabulary study: idioms (advising and warning) 9. Prepositions of time; Vocabulary study: emphasizing
  • 10. Prepositions after verbs and nouns; Pronunciation study: Features of fluent speech
  • 11. Organizing information 1 (there is, there was…); Pronunciation study: Intonation in telling, asking and answering
  • 12. Organizing information 2 focusing and inversion; Pronunciation study: Pronunciation in formal settings
  • 13. Revision. Full C2 Proficiency mock test
Literature
  • MCCARTHY, M and F O'DELL. English vocabulary in use: upper-intermediate: vocabulary reference andpractice. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-1-107-60094-2. info
  • CARTER, Ronald and McCARTHY MICHAEL. Cambridge grammar of English: a comprehensive guide: spoken and written English grammar and usage. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2006. ISBN 978-0-521-58846-1. info
Teaching methods
seminář
Assessment methods
presentation, exam
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2023, recent)
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