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English Language b/IV for FMT(pre-intermediate)

* Exchange students do not have to consider this information when selecting suitable courses for an exchange stay.

Course Unit Code712-2144/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type B
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
FOR40PhDr. Ivona Formánková
LAN20Mark Landry
SLA14Mgr. Karolina Slamová, Ph.D.
CHU01Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
WLO74Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D.
JUR21Mgr. Radka Juříčková, Ph.D.
VYH19Mgr. Martina Rochlová
PEL12Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová
ZUB0006Mgr. Pavla Zubková
SMU0007Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
TRA0015Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
ZAP0042Mgr. Andrea Zapletalová
SPU0044Mgr. Kateřina Spurná
ZAR0050Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA
SWI0018Mgr. Eva Swiechová
MAT0433Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
Summary
The lessons focus on mastering the lexis, grammar, and phrases within the given scope. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills; they will be able to use terminology related to the course topics so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will learn to write emails with job application, and they will get acquainted with phrases thanks to which they can check understanding, clarify, and reach agreement in meetings. Students will also revise and reinforce their knowledge of conditionals and passive voice. An integral part of the course is the development of students’ presentations skills. Students are supposed to give presentations on the selected topic, which they present in the class during the seminars.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim is to acquire communication skills in English with the output level A2 - B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Course Contents
International Express Intermediate: Lessons 7-8

1. L7 Grammar: Zero, 1st and 2nd Conditional
2. L7 Vocabulary: Money and finance
3. L7 Work skills: Emails 2: job applications
4. L7 Functions: Discussing and reaching agreement
5. L7 Review Unit 7
6. L8 Grammar: Passives
7. L8 Vocabulary: Product journey
8. L8 Work skills: Time management
9. L8 Functions: Checking understanding and clarifying
10. L8 Review Unit 8
11. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
12. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
13. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
14. Credit test
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
HARDING, Keith a Alastair LANE. International express: Interemdiate. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-441825-6.


MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0521 67580 2.
HARDING, Keith a Alastair LANE. International express: Interemdiate. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-441825-6.
MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0521 67580 2.
Recommended Reading:
IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521734882.

MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2004. ISBN 9780521537629.

IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521734882.
MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2004. ISBN 9780521537629.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Exercises evaluation and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        Exercises evaluationCredit 
        ExaminationExamination100 51