Course details

English B2-1

0A7 FSI 0A7 Acad. year 2026/2027 Winter semester 2 credits

Current academic year

The course of general English B2-1 (0A7) is intended for students who have achieved the B1 level of English according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and seek to advance their language competence to the level B2. The course is likewise beneficial for those students who have already mastered the B2 level and would like to further strengthen and refine their communicative and academic English language skills.

The course primarily focuses on improving students' fluency and communication skills through topic-based discussions addressing a wide range of current-world matters as well as general and personal topics. Frequent communicative classroom interactions aim to increase students' confidence in speaking. Their ability to express themselves fluently in a variety of personal, social and academic contexts will gradually improve, together with their grammatical and lexical accuracy.

Guarantor

Wolná Zuzana, Mgr. (IFL)

Language of instruction

English

Completion

Credit

Time span

  • 26 hrs exercises

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Learning objectives

The aim of this course is to reinforce students' individual competencies in expressing themselves fluently and accurately in English in order to gain greater confidence when communicating in international and multicultural settings.

Previously acquired knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be reviewed and systematically expanded through practical, real-life contexts. This will improve students' grammatical accuracy and range of vocabulary, as well as their ability to participate in discussions on a variety of general and social topics.

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to communicate in English independently at the B2 level.

The course can also be used as a preparation for international English language exams.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

The minimum entry requirement for this course is the knowledge of B1 grammar and vocabulary according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Study literature

  • GAIRNS Ruth, Stuart REDMAN. Oxford Word Skills, upper-intermediate - advanced vocabulary. OUP. [2022]. ISBN 978 0 19460575 5

  • CARTER, Ronald, Michael McCARTHY. Cambridge Grammar of English. Cambridge. [2006]. ISBN 0-521-67439-5.

Fundamental literature

  • CLARE, Antonia, JJ WILSON. Speakout B2: Student´s Book, 3rd Edition. Pearson. [2023]. ISBN 978-1-292-35954-0.

  • DINGEN, Sheila, Lindsay WARWICK. Speakout B2+: Student´s Book, 3rd Edition. Pearson. [2023]. ISBN 978-1-292407470.
  • EALES, Frances, Jane COMYNS CARR. Speakout: upper-intermediate. Harlow: Pearson. [2011]. ISBN 978-1-4082-1933-1.

Progress assessment

Students‘ assessment is based on their attendance record and active participation in the class discussions. Attendance in the classes is compulsory.

In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.

At the end of the semester, students are required to complete a test which assesses students' ability to comprehend an English text and efficiently locate the information necessary for the comprehension in online dictionaries. The test is completed on-line in the credit week and students work on it from home. 

How to contact the teacher

Teachers may be contacted via email or in the office hours.

Course inclusion in study plans

  • Programme BIT, 2nd year of study, Compulsory-Elective group A
  • Programme BIT (in English), 2nd year of study, Compulsory-Elective group A
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