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.

Should the progression of the pandemic allow it, classes will again be offered on site.

Course information

Course level
B2/ C1
Date
27.09.2021–13.12.2021
  • Monday, 16:00–17:50
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Helen Thurston, M.Sc.
Credit points
2 ECTS
Registration deadline
Sunday 26.09.2021
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 243.00
Members of staff: CHF 483.00
Alumni: CHF 483.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 483.00

There will be no class on 4 and 11 October 2021.

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

Active participation is assumed.

In order to receive credit points, participants will

  • not be absent more than twice (additional inevitable absences must be compensated in consultation with the lecturer),
  • do their homework regularly,
  • pass four progress checks.

You can get a total of 2 credit points.

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

Homework

± 90 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

Active participation is assumed. In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than twice.
Additional inevitable absences must be compensated in consultation with the lecturer.

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: 4 December 2021 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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