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.

This is a small-group course: The number of participants in this small-group course is limited to ensure greater individual attention. The minimum number of participants is 6; the maximum 10

Course information

Places available
Course level
B1 - B2
Date
24.02.2025 - 26.05.2025
Monday, 18:15 - 19:25
18 Lessons
Lecturer
Kumiko Masai, PhD
Credit points
1 ECTS
Registration deadline
Sunday 16.02.2025
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 303.00
Members of staff: CHF 543.00
Alumni: CHF 543.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 543.00
Registration

There will be no class on 10 March and 21 April.

Course materials

The course materials will be provided by the instructor.

Attendance

Number of absences allowed: 2

Coursework

Participants are expected to:
  • participate actively in class;
  • complete learning assessments;
  • spend 1-2 hours per course session on preparing and reviewing the lesson and on autonomous learning.

Credit points

To earn the credit points, students must fulfill the attendance requirement, complete the coursework, and pass the required number of assessments. The course is graded on a pass-fail basis.

Important

The courses and services offered by the Language Center are open to the groups of people listed under Eligibility for Admission. Students must also be matriculated: (a) students at the University of Basel should enter their matriculation number on the registration form; (b) students from other Swiss universities or EUCOR universities should email a valid confirmation of their matriculation to info-sprachenzentrum@unibas.ch before registering for a course. Registrations without proof of student status will not be considered.

Placement test

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

Replacement date

If the instructor has to cancel one or more course sessions, a make-up session will be held on: Saturday, 17 May 2025, between 10:00 and 16:00.

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