Course objectives

The aim of the course is to practice and develop knowledge of the grammatical and lexical system of the English language acquired at high school. Emphasis is placed on the grammatical-lexical side of the language and the harmonious development of all four language skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking) so that students communicate clearly and grammatically correctly in common situations, both orally and in writing. Students will be acquainted with the system of language in its common use with the application of interesting texts for listening and reading, as well as with ways of creating and enriching vocabulary, all with the aim of conscious and purposeful use of language in communication both in terms of fluency and accuracy. The topics discussed reflect the areas of the first two lessons of compulsory literature and will be further expanded with additional materials reflecting the specific needs of students in order to deepen the knowledge of the field studied.

Learning outcomes

The students acquire the ability of communicative competence in the English language at the level of B.1.1.; the ability to communicate in simple everyday situations about familiar topics and activities; understands the main ideas of comprehensible input information on common topics; understand the meaning of short clear simple messages and reports; read simple texts, develop the ability to search for specific predictable information in simple everyday materials (e.g. advertisements, brochures, etc.); understand short personal letters; know and use appropriate vocabulary for conversational topics from everyday life; know and use basic grammatical phenomena.

Teaching methods

Language/communication skills training (oral and written) Group and cooperative teaching.

Assessment methods

Written credit test. Attendance at seminars (75%), activity during the lessons.