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English conversation I - OKMN0A273C

Title:	Anglická konverzace I
Guaranteed by:	Katedra anglického jazyka a literatury (41-KAJL)
Faculty:	Faculty of Education
Actual:	from 2023
Semester:	winter
E-Credits:	4
Examination process:	winter s.:
Hours per week, examination:	winter s.:0/0, C [HT]
Extent per academic year:	8 [hours]
Capacity:	unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students:	unlimited
4EU+:	no
Virtual mobility / capacity:	no
State of the course:	taught
Language:	English
Teaching methods:	combined
Additional information:	https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=5849
Note:	enabled for web enrollment

Guarantor:	Mgr. Kristýna Červinková Poesová, Ph.D.
Teacher(s):	Mgr. Veronika Gajdošíková

Opinion survey results WS schedule Noticeboard E-learning course

Annotation -

The course English conversation I aims at developping students' oral skills with the emphasis on fluency. The students will be encouraged to discuss, summarize and express their opinions about selected topics.

Last update: Gajdošíková Veronika, Mgr. (11.09.2025)

Aim of the course -

The aim of this course is to complement the more formally structured English classes, with something more experiential. The main emphasis will be on the fluency, adequacy and enjoyment of conversation and debate with classmates and the teacher.

Last update: Gajdošíková Veronika, Mgr. (11.09.2025)

Descriptors -

In-class study: 8 hours; preparation for the class: 26 hours; study of materials for the class: 50 hours; preparation of notes for the discussed topics: 16 hours.

Last update: Gajdošíková Veronika, Mgr. (11.09.2025)

Course completion requirements -

80% attendance (1 absence allowed), preparation for and active participation in the sessions

Last update: Gajdošíková Veronika, Mgr. (11.09.2025)

Literature -

Recommended literature:

PELTERET, Ch. Speaking B1+Intermediate. London: Harper Collins Publishers, 2012. ISBN 978-0-00-745783-0.

Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Oxford: OUP ELT, 2010 (8^th edition). ISBN 0194799123.

Oxford Collocations Dictionary for students of English. Oxford: OUP, 2009. ISBN 978 0 19 4325387.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds

Last update: Gajdošíková Veronika, Mgr. (11.09.2025)

Syllabus -

Session 1: Vanity

Session 2: Relationships

Session 3: Guilty Pleasures

Session 4: *Students' choice*

Last update: Gajdošíková Veronika, Mgr. (11.09.2025)

Learning resources -

Course in Moodle: https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=5849

Last update: Gajdošíková Veronika, Mgr. (11.09.2025)