English B1/B2

Effective communication means having reasonable control of the essentials of grammar and vocabulary. In this course, these foundations are logically explained and then practised in context.

The focus is on English for academic purposes but also includes some aspects of professional and everyday life. Participants train speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Course information

Course level
B1 - B2
Date
14.03.2023 - 30.05.2023
Tuesday, 18:15 - 19:45
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Kumiko Masai, PhD
Credit points
2 ECTS
Registration deadline
Sunday 12.03.2023
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 263.00
Members of staff: CHF 483.00
Alumni: CHF 483.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 483.00
Registration

Course materials

Script

Attendance

Number of absences allowed: 2

Coursework

Participants are expected to:
  • participate actively in class;
  • complete learning assessments;
  • spend 3 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.

Placement test

This course requires either an obligatory placement test or completion of a preceding course. If you have not attended a preceding course, a computer placement test has to be taken prior to registration.

Date for rescheduled sessions

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 13.05.2023 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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