Course: International exams in English

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Course title International exams in English
Course code FJC/0371
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Škvára Martin, Mgr.
Course content
1. The international system of language exams. 2. Common European Reference Framework and international exams in English. 3. Pros and cons of taking language exams, their recognition. 4. Exams City and Guilds, London tests of English, TOEFL. 5. Cambridge language exams. 6. First Certificate in English. 7. Testing grammar. 8. Testing vocabulary. 9. Testing listening. 10. Testing writing. 11. Testing reading. 12. Testing speaking. 13. Preparation for a foreign language exam, resources, materials. 14. Assessment of international language exams.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to introduce the system of international exams in English language for non-native speakers and introduce testing strategies.
The students will learn about the system of international exams in English language. They will learn proper test solving and get information about the test assessment. Considering the fact the course will be in English language and there will be integrated mock tests, they will also improve their own language skills. (speaking, reading, listening and writing)
Prerequisites
Level B1 according to Common European Language Framework.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
1. 70% attendance 2. Successful credit tests
Recommended literature
  • Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 2008. ISBN 13: 9780521885416.
  • Certificate in Advanced English. 2003. ISBN 0-521-75437-2.
  • Guy Brook-Hart. Complete First Certificate Student's Book. 2008. ISBN 9780521698252.


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