Course detail
General English Exam
FSI-GEN3 Acad. year: 2026/2027 Summer semester
The exam assesses candidates' ability to use language independently, focusing on successful communication in contexts related to study, personal interests, and future careers. The written part tests knowledge of grammar within the scope of the GEN1 and GEN2 courses. Candidates are therefore required to have active knowledge of at least B1 level. The speaking part aims to test candidates' ability to actively use the language, participate in conversations, respond spontaneously to questions without preparation and explain and express thoughts and opinions.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
2
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Candidates are expected to have active knowledge of English, enabling them to express themselves fluently on topics related to university studies, their interests, and their fields of study. Their vocabulary and grammar must correspond to at least level B1 (see the GEN1 and GEN2 course).
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The exam has a written and an oral part and tests the knowledge of general English. The written part tests the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, while the oral part tests the ability to engage in conversation spontaneously without prior preparation. It also assesses fluency of speech, pronunciation and the ability to use grammar and vocabulary covered in the compulsory literature. The student is required to score at least 50% in both parts of the exam.
There are no lessons.
Aims
The aim of the exam is to demonstrate that the student is able to communicate in English independently at B1 level as a minimum.
A student who successfully passes the GEN3 exam understands the main ideas of comprehensible input on topics related to everyday situations, while studying or preparing for future career. A successful exam candidate can engage in conversation, describe facts, events and goals, and can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. The scope corresponds to the content of the courses GEN1 and GEN2 (see courses documentation).
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-ENE-P: Energy, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-PRP-P: Professional Pilot, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-STI-A: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-MAI-P: Mathematical Engineering, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-KSI-P: Mechanical Engineering Design, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-VKP-P: Visual Communication in the Creative Industries, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-PDS-P: Industrial Design, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-MET-P: Mechatronics, 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
Type of course unit
Guided consultation
1 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
There are no lessons.