Practical English 1

• 52 hrs exercises

The student uses the English language as an independent user at B1-B2 CEFR level.
Discusses the roles of individual in the society
lists and describes a number of free time activities
characterizes different jobs and professions and is able to apply for a job
knows and uses the language means for the description of people and places
communicates in the situations connected with travelling
identifies the features of formal and informal styles and uses them correctly in the written communication
uses the grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and the course syllabus

The course is focused on the development of all language competences necessary for fluent and independent use of the general English language at B1-B2 level in professional and social situations as a basis for further studies of English for electrical engineering, IT and other branches of science and technology. 

Secondary school knowledge of the English language (B1 CEFR) is required.

• HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English: first : masterclass. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-450283-2.

Haines, S. and Stewart, B. (2015) Cambridge English First Masterclass. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (Units 1-6)
Gimson, A.C. (2014) Gimson´s Pronunciation of English. Routledge: Taylor and Francis Group


1. Modal verbs, present tenses, adverbs
2. Appearance and identity
3. Parts of the body 
4. Comparatives, superlatives, phrasal verbs
5. Talents, learning new things, jobs
6. Habits and typical behaviour
7. Expressing future
8. Social roles
9. Past time, adjectives
10. Travel and culture
11. Gerunds and infinitives, collocations
12. The Mind, Psychology
13. Jazz chants

75% attendance and active participation at classes, fulfilment of given assignments including tests during the semester.
A semester test (max. 40 points, min. 24 pts, the test may be repeated only once).
An examination: listening (max. 30 pts, min. 15 pts), reading (max. 30 pts, min. 15pts).

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in Article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Exercises developing communication skills in both oral and written forms.

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.