English: Conversation Training - Advanced (C1)

Formal and informal conversation is central to university and public life and the world of work. This training, which is the first in a three-level conversation module, is designed for students and staff who would like to improve this vital skill in a supportive atmosphere. Participants receive focused practice to become more confident and fluent in expressing themselves on academic, professional and personal topics. As each group is unique, the course will be tailored to the needs and wishes of the participants.

Topics may include:

  • Job-related skills (e.g. meetings and telephoning)
  • Media and news
  • Culture and leisure
  • Open discussions

This intermediate training can be taken on its own or alongside other language courses. It prepares participants to proceed to English: Conversation Training – Upper Intermediate.

There will be no class on 29 October 2018.

Course information

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Course level
C1
Date
15.10.2018–17.12.2018
  • Monday, 12:30–13:30
12 Lessons
Lecturer
Carol Daubney, MA
Credit points
1 ECTS
Registration deadline
Wednesday 03.10.2018
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 147.00
Members of staff: CHF 183.00
Alumni: CHF 183.00

Requirements

Requirements for acquisition of credit points

In order to receive credit points, candidates will

  • not be absent more than once,
  • prepare the topics for in-class discussions,
  • prepare and deliver one short talk,
  • actively participate in class activities.

You can get a total of 1 credit point.

Students are assessed by means of a portfolio (pass/fail).

Homework

± 30 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 one time.

Placement test

Oral placement interviews for all participants will be held on Monday, 08.10.2018, 12h30-14h30.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 01.12.2018 from 10h - 16h

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