English for University Study I (FSI-GEN1)

The course aims to develop active speaking skills and the ability to communicate confidently in the contexts of university study, individual specialisation and future professional employment. At the same time, it focuses on the systematic review and deepening of key grammatical structures in more complex, authentic contexts. Through teaching methods such as discussions, pair work and group work, students develop the ability to formulate ideas independently and communicate with confidence. This prepares them for more demanding academic and professional communication situations.

The prerequisite knowledge is equivalent to the level achieved through standard secondary school curricula, i.e. a minimum B1 (Intermediate) level of English is required. However, as the course is designed to provide systematic speaking practice, it will also benefit higher-level learners who wish to actively develop their communication skills and vocabulary.

Links to other subjects:
povinná neslučitelnost : English 1 [A1]
povinná neslučitelnost : English 3 [A3]

The course systematically combines general English with the practical skills necessary for successful study and a future career. Through authentic topics related to university study and future careers, it aims to enhance communication skills and understanding of key grammatical concepts, as well as expanding vocabulary.

1. Introduction. U1: University study. Present and past tenses. 


2. U1: Study skills. Question forms.


3. U1: Interview advice. Collocations with get, take, do.


4. U2: Watch to learn. Present perfect and past simple. Prepositions.


5. U2: Facts or fiction. Narrative tenses. Time linkers.


6. U2: Telling a story. Say, tell. Sequencers.


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


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


9. U3: Dealing with misunderstandings. Idioms.


10. U4: Jobs. Personal qualities. Expressing obligation with must, have to, should.


11. U4: Dream job. Adjectives. Confusing words.


12. U4: Founding a start-up. Reaching agreement and managing a discussion.


13. Credit test.

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.