Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Action-oriented tasks for global, selective and detailed listening and reading comprehension, for the production of topic and situation-related written texts, for topic and situation-related oral expression as well as exercises for comprehension and consolidation of linguistic structures (vocabulary and grammar). In addition, learning strategies and techniques for self-study are presented and practised. Topics and grammatical aspects: to be announced at beginning of course

Learning outcomes

After finishing this course participants can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. They can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken and can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. They can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Assessment

5 topic-related assignments and tests á 45 minutes (accounting for 20 % each of module grade)

Remarks

This module aims at exchange students with an English language competence at level CEFR A2+/B1. It is not suited for students with a lower English language competence. Students must also register at the Language Centre (https://www.b-tu.de/sprachen)! No more than 25 participants can be enrolled in each language course group. The courses can be held face-to-face or online.