General English I (FSI-GEN1-K)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
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Links to other subjects:
povinná neslučitelnost : English 1 [A1]
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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 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.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Guided consultation in combined form of studies  1 × 13 hrs. optionally                  
    Guided consultation  1 × 26 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Guided consultation in combined form of studies

  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.
    Guided consultation

  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.
Literature - fundamental:
1. CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Stephanie DIMOND-BAYIR. Speakout: intermediate. 2nd edition. Harlow: Pearson Education, [2015]. ISBN 978-1-292-11594-8.
Literature - recommended:
2. MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-521-67543-7.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-STR-K combined study STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STR-K combined study AIŘ Applied Computer Science and Control -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STR-K combined study SSZ Machine and Equipment Construction -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W