Course details

English for FCE 2

XPC-FCE2 FEKT XPC-FCE2 Acad. year 2024/2025 Summer semester 3 credits

The English course focuses on the development of reading, listening, speaking and writing skills with an emphasis on the acquisition of grammatical structures and vocabulary at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is based on teaching materials and requirements of the international exam First Certificate in English (FCE).  The subject is taught by means of practical language exercises with emphasis on practicing communication skills and developing knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

Guarantor

Language of instruction

Czech

Completion

Classified Credit

Time span

  • 26 hrs exercises

Department

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to develop linguistic competences necessary for fluent and independent use of English for General Purposes at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in everyday working and social situations as a prerequisite for passing the international exam First Certificate in English (FCE). 
The student uses English language as an independent user at B2 CEFR level, lists and describes a number of free time activities and sports disciplines, expresses his/her opinions on the media, especially the internet and electronic media, and their role in society, specifies various environmental problems and explains them in different contexts, is able to discuss different methods and means of interpersonal communication, uses grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and course syllabus. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Knowledge of English for General Purposes at level B2 CEFR is required.

 

 

Study literature

  • HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English first masterclass: workbook pack with key. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-451284-8.
  • MANN, Malcolm a Steve TAYLORE-KNOWLES. Destination B2: grammar and vocabulary: with answer key. Oxford: Macmillan, 2006. ISBN 978-0-230-03538-6.
  • VINCE, Michael. Language practice for First: English grammar and vocabulary: with key. Fifth edition. London: Macmillan, 2014. ISBN 978-0-230-46375-2.
  • DIGNEN, Sheila a Jacky NEWBROOK. Formula B2 first: exam trainer with key and interactive ebook. Harlow: Pearson, 2020. ISBN 978-1-292-39143-4.
  • HARRISON, Mark. First testbuilder. 3rd edition. London: Macmillan Education, 2014. ISBN 9780230476110.
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2013. ISBN 1107697387.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael a Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use: vocabulary reference and practice with answers: upper-intermediate. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1-316-63175-1.
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English: with answers and ebook. Fifth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019. ISBN 1108586627.

Fundamental literature

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

Progress assessment

Classified credit requirements:

- 75% active class participation,

- a credit test: language competences (max. 40 points, min. 20 points), listening (max. 30 points, min. 15 points), reading (max. 30 points, min. 15 points).

 

Course inclusion in study plans

  • Programme BIT, 1st year of study, Compulsory-Elective group A
  • Programme BIT (in English), 1st year of study, Compulsory-Elective group A
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