Medical and general English course aimed at improving knowledge of grammar, general and scientific vocabulary; reading and listening strategies required for the intermediate level course in BAC 2.
At the end of this module (end of BAC 1), the student will have reached level B1(lower) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in five skills:
- reading comprehension,
- listening comprehension,
- speaking,
- language work,
- writing.
Main themes
The course is based on different medical and scientific topics (popular science).
Content and teaching methods
The course is based on different medical and scientific topics (popular science).
The texts and videos used in the course are authentic materials and require (for the reading texts) the student to prepare the texts at home using reading techniques acquired. Analysis and commentary of texts in class require the active participation of the student.-The student may be asked to make short oral presentations.
Vocabulary and basic structures are reinforced by written and oral exercises (summarising, analysing, and commenting).
Grammar is studied in context and reinforced by systematic exercises linked to the topics covered.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites:
Student must have reached level A2 + of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Council of Europe).
Assessment
1. Exemption test:
All students take an exemption test before the beginning of the course. This test is the same level as the final written exam and therefore students who are exempted are not required to follow the course.
2. Continuous Assessment
3. Regular vocabulary and grammar tests
4. Presentations in class (continuous assessment)
5. Final written examination