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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

English Language b/II for FS (pre-intermediate)

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

Course Unit Code712-2162/03
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 deliveredWinter 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
KAU0005Ing. Hana Kauerová
SMU0007Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
TRA0015Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
ZAP0042Mgr. Andrea Zapletalová
PRE0053Ing. Radim Pretsch
KON0226Ing. Hana Krupová
SPU0044Mgr. Kateřina Spurná
ZAR0050Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA
SWI0018Mgr. Eva Swiechová
MAT0433Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
ADA0250Mgr. Jana Adámková, Ph.D.
ZOU0025Roman Zouhar
ILL0025Mgr. Petr Illík
Summary
The instruction is focused on mastering the vocabulary, grammar, and phrases in the given range. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills and use terminology related to the topics, that are the content of the course so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will distinguish between formal and informal emails, arrange a business meeting and confirm the agreed conclusions in writing and orally. They will also learn to use tools to compare things and situations, describe a city, and use visual aids correctly as part of a presentation. They will as well acquire professional terminology and language skills related to selected technical texts in reference to the focus of the faculty.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
International Express Intermediate: Units 3-4
The aim is to create a grounding of ESP language with respect to communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening with the output level B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Course Contents
International Express Intermediate: Unit 3-4

1. L3 Grammar: will, may, might, be likely / possible
2. L3 Vocabulary: The speed of change; describing cause and effect
3. L3 Work skills: Emails 1: confirming arrangements
4. L3 Functions: Making arrangements; Review Unit 3
5. L4 Grammar: Making comparisons; adjectives
6. L4 Vocabulary: City description; -ing vs. -ed adjectives
7. L4 Work skills: Presentation 1: using visual aids
8. L4 Functions: Giving opinions; Review Unit 4
9. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
10. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
11. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
12. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
13. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
14. Credit test

Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
HARDING, Keith and Alastair LANE. International express. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-441825-6.
HARDING, Keith and Alastair LANE. International express. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-441825-6.
Recommended Reading:
GLENDING, H. Technology 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0 19 4569507.
MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0521 67580 2.
MCCARTHY, M., O'DELL, F. English Vocabulary in Use Elementary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. ISBN 9780521136174.
IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188.
IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009.
GLENDING, H. Technology 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0 19 4569507.
MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0521 67580 2.
MCCARTHY, M., O'DELL, F. English Vocabulary in Use Elementary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. ISBN 9780521136174.
IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188.
IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)		Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
CreditCredit10 5