Reading comprehension:
- To be able to read with ease all sorts of texts in ones professional field.
Level C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
Listening comprehension
Individual:
- To be able to understand lectures, tv and radio programs from ones professional field.
Interactive:
- To be able to understand debates and interviews.
Level C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
Speaking skills
Individual:
- To be able to expess oneself on general topics and in ones professional field.
Interactive:
- To be able effectively to take part in debates and discussions.
Level C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
Writing skills
- To be able to write: summaries of articles or books; reports of meetings and lectures; a critical essay in ones professional field; a CV and job application.
Level C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
Code:
Acquisition of wide range of contemporary vocabulary and expressions from real sources.
Content and teaching methods
- reading of a wide range of professional texts,
- writing in the genres listed above,
- presentations and general discussion / debate,
- summary/critique of tv/radio programs.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites:
Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages (European Council).
Assessment:
- Participation in the various course activities,
- Written and oral exams.
Course material:
- Course notes,
- Web site with Forums.
References:
Raymond Murphy English Grammar in Use (3rd edition) Cambridge, CUP, 2004
Training staff:
- groups of 15 maximum,
- Teacher is available during office hours and contactable by e-mail.