Modern English I

Syllabus

1. SUCCESS(WEEK 1-4) part A: Finding a job (week 1+2) part B: Learning experiences (week 3+4)

Language input

·         collocations adj. + noun

·         phrasal verbs + TAKE expressions

·         mixed verb forms (present/past; simple/perfect/continuous)  

Language input

·         vocab feelings

·         the passive

·         register

Vince self-study

·         G1: present time

·         G3: past time

·         G4: present perfect

Vince self-study

·         G6: passive 1

·         G7: passive 2

·         V18: education   2. NEW DIRECTIONS (WEEK 5-8) part A: Making a difference (week 5+6) part B: A second chance (week 7+8)

Language input

·         describing attitudes

·         describing characteristics

·         phrasal verbs

·         relative clauses

Language input

·         articles

·         singular/plural nouns

·         determiners and pronouns

Vince self-study

·         G18: relative and non-finite clauses

·         G27: linking words and phrases

·         V9: people and relationships

Vince self-study

·         G17: articles

·         G23: phrasal verbs 1

·         V17: quality and quantity   3. LEISURE TIME (WEEK 9-12) part A: The creative instinct (week 9+10) part B: Stars in their eyes (week 11+12)

Language input

·         synonyms + phrasal verbs

·         verbs to describe sounds

·         metaphors

·         future forms

Language input

·         entertainment

·         exchanging ideas

·         modals and semi-modals (necessity, prohibition, advice, criticism, permission, ability, possibility, probability, deduction)

Vince self-study

·         G4: future time

·         G24: phrasal verbs 2

·         V1: leisure activities

Vince self-study

·         G11: modals: present and future

·         G12: modals: past

·         V11: entertainment

Annotation

The aim of the subject is to develop students' language skills from B2 level to C1 level (CEFR). This is the first semester of a six-semester course which is focused on effective language skills development towards the advanced level (first three semesters), and then the proficiency level (the following three semesters).

The course is based on systematic work with the basic textbook, however, there are also obligatory sources required by the teacher. The course works with students on the development of practical skills regarding speaking, reading, listening and writing.