English: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary

This course improves the accuracy and range of participants’ grammar and vocabulary for receptive and productive purposes. It is also ideal for participants preparing for Cambridge C1 Advanced, IELTS or TOEFL exams. The course balances exercises, readings and discussions, with the clear goal of improving grammar and vocabulary in use.

Course information

Course level
B2/ C1
Date
23.09.2019–16.12.2019
  • Monday, 16:15–17:55
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Helen Thurston, M.Sc.
Credit points
2 ECTS
Registration deadline
Thursday 19.09.2019
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 243.00
Members of staff: CHF 483.00
Alumni: CHF 483.00
Registration

There will be no classes on 30 September and 7 October 2019.

Course materials

Language Practice for Advanced: English Grammar and Vocabulary, Student's Book and MPO with key Pack, 4th edition; Macmillan Education ELT 2014; ISBN: 978-0-230-46381-3

Further details will be found in the course confirmation. Please do not acquire the course materials before then.

Requirements

Requirements for acquisition of credit points

In order to receive the credit points, candidates will

  • not be absent more than twice,
  • do their homework regularly,
  • pass the exam with a mark of at least 4.0

You can get a total of 2 credit points.

Students are given a grade (1 - 6).

Homework

± 90 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than maximum two times.

Placement test

This course requires either an obligatory computer 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.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 07.12.2019 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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