English

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Institute of Foreign Languages

The prerequisite knowledge is equivalent to the level achieved through standard secondary school curricula, i.e. a minimum B1 (Intermediate) level of English is required. However, as the course is designed to provide systematic speaking practice, it will also benefit higher-level learners who wish to actively develop their communication skills and vocabulary.

Students are required to take a credit test at the end of the semester to demonstrate their ability to use the vocabulary and grammar covered during the semester. A maximum of 40 points can be achieved in the test and a minimum of 24 points is required for the credit to be awarded. The credit also reflects active participation in the seminars and completion of optional activities, which may be worth up to 4 points. In case of failure, there is a possibility for the student to resit the test once.

Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two language seminars. In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.

The course aims to develop active speaking skills and the ability to communicate confidently in the contexts of university study, individual specialisation and future professional employment. At the same time, it focuses on the systematic review and deepening of key grammatical structures in more complex, authentic contexts. Through teaching methods such as discussions, pair work and group work, students develop the ability to formulate ideas independently and communicate with confidence. This prepares them for more demanding academic and professional communication situations.

Programme B-MAI-P: Mathematical Engineering, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-VKP-P: Visual Communication in the Creative Industries, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-PRP-P: Professional Pilot, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-KSI-P: Mechanical Engineering Design, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-PDS-P: Industrial Design, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-MET-P: Mechatronics, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-ENE-P: Energy, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-STI-A: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's, compulsory

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, compulsory

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization KSB: Quality, Reliability and Safety, compulsory

Programme B-ZSI-P: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization MTI: Materials Engineering, compulsory

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization SSZ: Machine and Equipment Construction, compulsory

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization STG: Manufacturing Technology, compulsory

Programme B-ZSI-P: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization STI: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, compulsory

13 hours, optionally

Computer assisted language learning is an integral part of the course GEN1 and covers the topics and areas dealt with in the main part of the course. The use of authentic videos helps students to further practise and develop their language skills.