Intensive English course

Duration: 20 lessons (45min each)

Date: one week prior to each semester (during Orientation Days)
Place: to be confirmed
Required language level: at least B1
Target group: all international students (both coming through an Exchange programme or as a full-degree student)
Price: Free of charge

Outline of the course (subject to change):

1. Presentation Skills
   • Apply the presentation criteria for the preparation and delivery of a presentation related to study abroad topics
   • Demonstrate the skill of responding appropriately to discussion questions posed after a presentation; speak spontaneously and comprehensibly in the context of the class (e.g. discussions, expressing one's own ideas, paraphrasing and summarizing others' ideas, including those that are in person, recordings and texts).
2. Cultural Differences
   • Compare, contrast and evaluate different cultures
   • Apply the presentation criteria for the preparation and delivery of a presentation related to cultural differences
   • Pros and cons of cultural shock
3. Administration
   • Practise filling in application forms for study abroad
   • Apply the principles of writing a cover letter and write a cover letter for study/work abroad
4. University
   • Write a formal e-mail in the university context
     
     • Excursion including registration
5. Accommodation
   • Manage practical topics
6. Travelling
   • Manage practical topics
7. Banking and Medical Aid
   • Manage practical topics

We would like to thank all the participants as well as the teachers for making it an enjoyable and worthwhile time.

See what the participants of the course said about it ...

September 2021

"I loved meeting other students and the short stories about the Czech Republic the teacher told us."

"I really enjoyed the course. Our lecturer was very knowledgeable on all topics. She always had a short story to tell from her own experience. Meeting other international students was great. Learning how to deal with practical situations and exercising English while also learning facts about the Czech Republic was interesting and informative."

"It was very interactive."

"It was really helpful and the lecturer was very friendly."

"It was a nice introduction to my stay in Ostrava."

"The course was my first contact with VSB, and the teacher welcomed us in a very nice way."

"5 stars, I'll recommend it to my friends."

"I am really happy to have attended this course, the teacher was excellent. I really enjoyed my time with other students."

"It was funnier than I thought it would be."

"The teacher was excellent, she always made herself understood and explained everything in a simple way so that we could all understand."

"I would like to thank the lecturer for the time she gave us. It was a great week spent with her."

"It was a good way to make friends and learn something more about English."

"Perfect!"

 

January/February 2022

"The course was well organized and the activities among participants tended to make friends with each other."

"I enjoyed the fact that we were in small groups and everybody could talk and share their experience."

"I stopped being afraid to speak English."

"Good atmosphere on the course and positive attitude of the lecturer."

"The way it was conducted was amazing."

"It covered very useful and important topics."

"Perfectly done, interactive and interesting. The lecturer was super nice, fun and interesting."

"The lecturer was enthusiastic to explain every question which was satisfying."

"We had the best lecturer who has helpful, patient in teaching, and explained the subject matter clearly. Overall, the class was energetic, good and knowledgeable."

"I liked the team discussion and participation in the new activity."

 

September 2022

"I am glad I took part in the course: it allowed me to improve my communication skills in English."

"The teacher was really nice and outgoing; she was able to make us feel comfortable."

"I liked the proximity to the teacher. Small groups make the interaction easier and allow students to become more involved."

"I enjoyed the interactions between students and the debates."

"All subject matters were interesting. I learned a lot of new vocabulary."

"I liked the course a lot; I met a lot of new friends there."

"The course was good in terms of speaking activities. I liked the lecturer´s teaching style."

"It was a very good way to begin my Erasmus because I met a lot of different people which pushed me to speak more English."