Course details
English Everyday Conversation 1+2
J3A Acad. year 2008/2009 Winter semester 6 credits
Characteristics of native-speaker conversation, idioms of the spoken language, the difference between the Czech and English languages and presentation are done here. Students can continue in other specialized courses in English. The prerequisite for this course is a passed exam from either the "Headway Intermediate" or the "Headway Upper-Intermediate" course.
Guarantor
Language of instruction
Completion
Time span
- 52 hrs exercises
Department
Instructor
Subject specific learning outcomes and competences
Students will develop the ability to speak English fluently and confidently, especially in less formal contexts. The activities will also increase the students' sensitivity to the way conversations work.
Learning objectives
The themes are connected with the habits and custom of everyday conversation. Note: The course takes two semesters.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Knowledge at secondary school level and of completed subjects in the study area
Syllabus of seminars
Students learn about the aims of the course Describing and giving reasons for one's aims in life Finding solutions to a problem Agreeing on a shared holiday Ranking places for a sightseeing tour Choosing someone for a job Ranking objects Memory, insight into the process of communication Recognizing the functions of gestures in English Ways of being polite in social encounters Social behaviour in the target language Problems people encounter when living in a new country Assessing the progress of students in the course A cross-cultural discussion about gifts and giving To get students to share opinions Sharing opinions on family Telling each other about emotions Promoting discussion about inventions Showing empathy Things students value in their daily lives Discussing priorities for the future Deciding on individual responsibility for a tragedy A conflict situation in having to decide what to do Discussing the role of secretaries at work Planning a short holiday To be announced
Progress assessment
40% semester tests 60% exam
Teaching methods and criteria
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Controlled instruction
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.