English for University Study II (FSI-GEN2)

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 that achieved through standard secondary school curricula, and it builds on the material covered in the winter term. Therefore, it requires active use of the language skills, vocabulary and grammar covered in the GEN1 course.

Links to other subjects:
povinná neslučitelnost : English 3 [A3]
compulsory co-requisite: General English I [GEN1]

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.

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.

1. U5: Technology. Comparing advantages and disadvantages. Comparatives and superlatives.
2. U5: Describing a new concept. Question tags. 
3. U5: Problems and solutions.
4. U6: -ing/-ed adjectives. Real conditionals. 
5 U6:  Imagining alternatives. Hypothetical conditional: present/future. 
6. U6: Life events. Sharing news.
7. U7: Success. Verb phrases. Present perfect simple versus continuous.
8. U7: Skills, abilities. Present and past ability.
9. U7: Qualifications. Explaining and clarifying opinions. 
10. U8: Student accommodation, social situations. Articles and quantifiers.
11. U8: Online activities, flatshare. Relative clauses.
12. U8: Welcoming a visitor. Studying abroad.
13. Credit test.

Computer assisted language learning is an integral part of the course GEN2 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.