Course detail
English C1-2
FSI-0AXAcad. year: 2025/2026
The course offers an extension of the English language skills at C1 level using the communicative approach. It is a follow-up course to 0A9 from winter semester.
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Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
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Entry knowledge
The minimum entry requirement is very good knowledge of B2 grammar and vocabulary.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Attendance is compulsory and is checked on a regular basis. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.
Aims
The aim of the crouse it to reinforce individual abilities of students to express themselves in English. The previously gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be revised and systematically expanded in real contexts.
After passing this course students should be able to communicate in English independently at C1 level. The knowledge and skills gained should contribute to more fluent speaking and communication in personal, academic as well as professional environments. The course can also be used as preparation for international English language exams.
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Basic literature
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Language exercise
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Syllabus
1. Introduction and course specification.
2. U6: Describing cause and effect.
3. U7. Freedom. Idioms for relaxing.
4. U7: Exchanging opinions. Phrases for narrating a story.
5. U8: Time expressions. Memories.
6. U8: Discussing ideas. Phrases for describing decisions.
7. Revision, video lesson.
8. U9: Verb tenses for unreal situations. Adverbials.
9. U9: Phrases for describing a place of interest.
10. U10: Inversion. Comparative structures.
11. U11: Negotiating. Phrases for describing skills, qualifications and experience.
12. Revision, video lesson.
13. Credit.