The aim of the subject is to develop students' language skills from B2/B2+ level to C1 level (CEFR). The course is based on systematic work with the core coursebook, however, there are also obligatory sources required by the teacher. The course works with students on the development of practical skills regarding speaking, reading, listening and writing.
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Cílem předmětu je rozvoj jazykových dovedností od úrovně B2/B2+ k úrovni C1 Společného evropského referenčního rámce pro jazyky. Systematicky se pracuje s kmenovou učebnicí, obligatorní jsou i další zdroje zadané vyučujícím. Kurz rozvíjí praktické dovednosti v oblasti mluvního projevu, čtení s porozuměním, poslechu s porozuměním a písemného projevu.
Descriptors - Czech
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práce se studijními materiály (15 hodin), plnění průběžných úkolů (8 hodin), příprava na zápočet (5 hodin), příprava na zkoušku a zkouška (18 hodin)
Vince, Michael. Advanced Language Practice. Macmillan 2003. (or more recent editions)
Recommended literature:
BELL, J; KENNY, N. Advanced Expert Student´s Resource Book, Pearson 2015. McCARTHY; O'DELL, F. English Idioms in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2002. McCARTHY; O'DELL, F. English Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge University Press, 1994. FOLEY, M.; HALL, D. Longman Advanced English Grammar. Longman, 2003. HEWINGS, M. Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Vince, Michael. Advanced Language Practice. Macmillan 2003. (or more recent editions)
Doporučená literatura
BELL, J; KENNY, N. Advanced Expert Student´s Resource Book, Pearson 2015. McCARTHY; O'DELL, F. English Idioms in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2002. McCARTHY; O'DELL, F. English Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge University Press, 1994. FOLEY, M.; HALL, D. Longman Advanced English Grammar. Longman, 2003. HEWINGS, M. Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Requirements to the exam -
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Credit test (language skills) - 70% for pass
Written exam (Use of English test - based on Modules 1-6 of the course book Advanced Expert, Pearson 2014, and selected chapters from the Language Practice for Advanced - see Modern English I and Modern English II syllabus)
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Úspěšné zvládnutí zápočtového testu (jazykové dovednosti) - minimální požadovaná úroveň 70%
Úspěšné zvládnutí písemné zkoušky (Use of English test založený na modulu 1-6 učebnice Advanced Expert, Pearson 2014 - viz sylabus předmětů Moderní angličtina I a Moderní angličtina II a vybraných kapitolách učebnice Language Practice for Advanced - viz sylabus předmětů Moderní angličtina I a Moderní angličtina II)
Syllabus -
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module 4. THE GLOBAL VILLAGE (WEEK 1-4)
part A: A small world? (week 1+2)
part B: Making a difference (week 3+4)
Language input
· sleep
· similar words/idioms/word pairs
· word formation: prefixes/suffixes
Language input
· issues and opinions
· language to express probability and certainty
· noun clauses
Vince self-study
· G25: phrasal verbs 3
· V10: social problems
· V19: word formation
Vince self-study
· V15: thinking and feeling
· WP1: expressions with COME, IN, idioms based on HAND, metal, wood, prefix UN, verbs of movement
· WP9: adverbs, expressions with THINK, GIVE, modifiers, words with more than one meaning
module 5. CONTROVERSY (WEEK 5-8)
part A: Global Issues (week 5+6)
part B: An open society? (week 7+8)
Language input
· global issues
· word formation
· modifying (un)gradable adjectives
· adv-adj collocations
Language input
· security
· intensifying expressions
· conditionals
Vince self-study
· V12: government and society
· V14: world issues
· WP2: expressions with GET, SEE, OUT, suffix FUL, colour idioms, common expressions
Vince self-study
· G8: conditionals
· WP3: expressions with ON, ONE, BREAK, sounds, memory
· WP4: formality, expression with NO, HEAD, MAKE, compound words, words connected with people
module 6. COMMUNICATION (WEEK 9-12)
part A: Getting your message across (week 9+10)
part B: A sixth sense (week 11-12)
Language input
· phrasal verbs
· TALK/SPEAK/SAY expressions
· informal expressions of speaking and understanding
· spelling
· easily confused words
Language input
· emotional reactions
· gerunds and infinitives
Vince self-study
· V3: News events
· V20: Multiple meaning
· WP5: size, suffixes, headline language, expressions with ONE, body movement…
Vince self-study
· G19: verbs + infinitive or –ing
· V5: media and advertising
· WP6: expression with SET, WITHIN, places…
· WP8: collocations: nouns linked by of, size and amount, bring, feelings...
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module 4. THE GLOBAL VILLAGE (WEEK 1-4)
part A: A small world? (week 1+2)
part B: Making a difference (week 3+4)
Language input
· sleep
· similar words/idioms/word pairs
· word formation: prefixes/suffixes
Language input
· issues and opinions
· language to express probability and certainty
· noun clauses
Vince self-study
· G25: phrasal verbs 3
· V10: social problems
· V19: word formation
Vince self-study
· V15: thinking and feeling
· WP1: expressions with COME, IN, idioms based on HAND, metal, wood, prefix UN, verbs of movement
· WP9: adverbs, expressions with THINK, GIVE, modifiers, words with more than one meaning
module 5. CONTROVERSY (WEEK 5-8)
part A: Global Issues (week 5+6)
part B: An open society? (week 7+8)
Language input
· global issues
· word formation
· modifying (un)gradable adjectives
· adv-adj collocations
Language input
· security
· intensifying expressions
· conditionals
Vince self-study
· V12: government and society
· V14: world issues
· WP2: expressions with GET, SEE, OUT, suffix FUL, colour idioms, common expressions
Vince self-study
· G8: conditionals
· WP3: expressions with ON, ONE, BREAK, sounds, memory
· WP4: formality, expression with NO, HEAD, MAKE, compound words, words connected with people
module 6. COMMUNICATION (WEEK 9-12)
part A: Getting your message across (week 9+10)
part B: A sixth sense (week 11-12)
Language input
· phrasal verbs
· TALK/SPEAK/SAY expressions
· informal expressions of speaking and understanding
· spelling
· easily confused words
Language input
· emotional reactions
· gerunds and infinitives
Vince self-study
· V3: News events
· V20: Multiple meaning
· WP5: size, suffixes, headline language, expressions with ONE, body movement…
Vince self-study
· G19: verbs + infinitive or –ing
· V5: media and advertising
· WP6: expression with SET, WITHIN, places…
· WP8: collocations: nouns linked by of, size and amount, bring, feelings...
Course completion requirements -
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active participation
attendance min. 80%
credit test and exam (70% for pass)
CAE certificate with an A or B mark and CPE certificate with an A, B or C mark can be recognized as equivalent to attendance and credit. The certificate cannot be older than two years.
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aktivní účast na semináři
docházka minimálně 80% (povoleny 2 absence)
úspěšné zvládnutí zápočtového testu a zkoušky - minimální požadovaná úroveň 70%
Pozn.: Jako ekvivalent docházky a udělení zápočtu lze uznat certifikát CAE s hodnocením A nebo B a CPE s hodnocením A,B nebo C. Certifikát nesmí být starší dvou let.
