Description
The course is a practical study of Contemporary English integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The course explores the usage problems associated with contemporary grammar, especially with the usage of verb tenses. The course also examines the close relationship between grammar and vocabulary in English.
Aim of the course
To further enhance all language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Prerequisites
C1 level of English.
Course content
Present and past tenses (Simple, Continuous). Past tenses (Perfect, Perfect Continuous). Present-past tenses (Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous). Talking about the future: different tense forms, fixed expressions, words with future meaning, modal verbs. Present, past, and future tenses (Simple, Continuous, Perfect). Collocates. Synonyms and antonyms. Idioms. Word formation. Topics: people and places; memory; environment and lifestyle; family and relationships; safety and dangers. Topics: people and places; memory; environment and lifestyle; family and relationships; safety and dangers. Stylistic features of written and spoken language.
Assesment Criteria
1. The major grammatical categories are defined and correctly constructed. 2. The major verb forms and tenses are correctly constructed and used. 3. Arguments are logically presented to ground an opinion in an oral discussion and in writing. 4. A written text and an oral presentation are prepared on one of the course topics. 5. A research project is conducted and its results are presented, following the requirements. 6. Characteristics of spoken and written discourse are identified and used in practical tasks.