English B1/B2

Effective communication means having reasonable control of the essentials of grammar (such as the major present, past and future tenses) and vocabulary used to describe and discuss topical issues and interact with colleagues. In this course, these foundations are logically explained, expanded and then practised in context.

The focus is on English for academic purposes but also includes some aspects of professional and everyday life. Current topics from a range of disciplines and various media are used to train participants’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Please note: The number of participants in this small-group course is limited, thereby ensuring greater individual attention. The minimum number of participants is 6, the maximum 10.

Course information

Course level
B1 - B2
Date
23.09.2024–16.12.2024
  • Monday, 18:15–19:25
18 Lessons
Lecturer
Kumiko Masai, PhD
Credit points
1 ECTS
Registration deadline
Thursday 19.09.2024
Okt - Dez
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 303.00
Members of staff: CHF 543.00
Alumni: CHF 543.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 543.00

There will be no class on 7 October 2024.

Course materials

The course materials will be provided by the instructor.

Requirements

To earn credit points, participants are expected to

  • not be absent more than twice,
  • participate actively in class,
  • pass three assessments.

Workload for ECTS:
In addition to class time, participants must plan to spend 1-2 hours per week on preparing and reviewing for class and on autonomous learning.

You can earn 1 credit point.
The course is graded with either pass or fail.

Certificate of attendance

Active participation is assumed. In order to receive a certificate of attendance for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than twice.

Placement test

This course requires either an obligatory placement test or completion of a preceding course.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 07.12.2024 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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