English

3

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Institute of Foreign Languages

Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary at B2 level is regarded as a minimum to pass the exam.

The exam takes an oral form. In its first part, the student is required to complete a set of tasks testing their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary at B2 level and explain their answers. Then the candidate will be asked to talk spontaneously about a topic which they have not prepared beforehand. The topic of the conversation will be related to a particular aspect of university life and the candidate shall be able to engage in conversation spontaneously without prior preparation, with sufficient accuracy and range of grammar and vocabulary, fluency, and interaction. The student is required to score at least 50% in both parts of the exam.

There are no lessons.

The purpose of the exam is to assess English language knowledge and demonstrate the ability to communicate independently at B2 level, focusing on the skills required for studying abroad.

A student who successfully passes the 0AZ exam understands the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. A successful exam candidate can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

During the exam, students will demonstrate their active knowledge of:

• grammatical structures corresponding to the B2 level;
• basic academic vocabulary related to university studies;
• language for expressing and justifying opinions, formulating arguments and participating in discussions;
• language for working with sources in English and presenting them in an academic context.

The skills assessed include the ability to:

• understand the main ideas of more complex input;
• identify and summarise essential information from texts and other study materials;
• communicate fluently and spontaneously in common academic situations;
• formulate and justify one’s own opinions, present arguments and participate in discussions, including discussions on technical topics in one's field of specialisation;
• present information clearly and express views on topics related to one’s studies.

Study resources are available in the information system. The e-learning course uses the Moodle LMS and includes interactive exercises to help students practise and assess their understanding of the topics covered, and to support their independent study. The course also provides detailed information on the exam, study guidelines and supplementary materials, available to download.

Programme B-OBN-P: Common Offer, Bachelor's, elective

Programme N-OBN-P: Common Offer, Master's, elective

1 hours, optionally

Separately registered exam following previous language study.