Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Activity-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 the comprehension and consolidation of linguistic structures (vocabulary and grammar). Furthermore, learning strategies and techniques for self-study are taught and tested. Thematic and grammatical focus: • according to. Information at the beginning of the course

Learning outcomes

In this module, participants will be able to understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics and communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is quite possible without much effort on either side. You will learn to express yourself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, to explain a point of view on a topical issue, and to state the advantages and disadvantages of different options. (Compare with the CEFR B2 "Can do" descriptions).

Assessment

5 topic-related assignments or/and tests á 45-60 minutes (each 20 % weighting for module grade)

Remarks

• The module is aimed primarily at students with prior knowledge of the target language at CEFR B1+ level. It is not suitable for students with lower or higher language level. • An additional REGISTRATION of the students in the Central Institution for Languages is required (https://www.b-tu.de/sprachen)! • No more than 25 participants can be enrolled in each language course group. The face-to-face course can be conducted as a live online session in exceptional cases.