General English I (FSI-GEN1)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:
 
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

The course is designed for students who have acquired English at least at an A2+ (Pre-Intermediate) level and for students who have achieved a higher level in their previous studies but are unable to use it actively.

Links to other subjects:
povinná neslučitelnost : English 1 [A1]
povinná neslučitelnost : English 3 [A3]
Course contents:
 
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Students are required to take a credit test at the end of the semester to demonstrate their ability to use the vocabulary and grammar covered during the semester. A maximum of 40 points can be achieved in the test and a minimum of 24 points is required for the credit to be awarded. The credit also reflects active participation in the seminars and completion of optional activities, which may be worth up to 4 points. In case of failure, there is a possibility for the student to resit the test once.

 

Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two language seminars. In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise

  1. Introduction. U1: Learning languages. Question forms.

  2. U1: Talking about important life events. Relationships. Common stereotypes. Review of verb tenses.

  3. U1: Interview advice. Talking about yourself in an interview.

  4. U2: Facts or fiction. Types of story. Present perfect and past simple.

  5. U2: Conspiracy theories. Narrative tenses.

  6. U2: Telling a story. Say/tell.

  7. U3: Planning and procrastination. Talking about future plans.

  8. U3: Future inventions. Making future predictions. Future time markers.

  9. U3: Idioms. Dealing with misunderstandings.

  10. U4: Jobs. Personal qualities. Must/have to/should (obligation).

  11. U4: Dream job. Extreme adjectives. Confusing words.

  12. U4: Business vocabulary. Reaching agreement and managing a discussion.

  13. Credit test.
    Computer-assisted exercise

Computer assisted language learning is an integral part of the course GEN1 and covers the topics and areas dealt with in the main part of the course. The use of authentic videos helps students to further practise and develop their language skills.
Literature - recommended:
2. MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English: with answers. Fifth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019. ISBN 978-1-108-45765-1.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-VKP-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
C-AKR-P full-time study CZS -- Cr 0 Elective 1 1 W
B-ENE-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-KSI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-MAI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-MET-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-PDS-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-PRP-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STI-A full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-ZSI-P full-time study STI Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-ZSI-P full-time study MTI Materials Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STR-P full-time study AIŘ Applied Computer Science and Control -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STR-P full-time study KSB Quality, Reliability and Safety -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STR-P full-time study SSZ Machine and Equipment Construction -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STR-P full-time study STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W