English for FCE 2

• 26 hrs exercises

The aim of the course is to develop linguistic competences necessary for fluent and independent use of English for General Purposes at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in everyday working and social situations as a prerequisite for passing the international exam First Certificate in English (FCE). 
The student uses English language as an independent user at B2 CEFR level, lists and describes a number of free time activities and sports disciplines, expresses his/her opinions on the media, especially the internet and electronic media, and their role in society, specifies various environmental problems and explains them in different contexts, is able to discuss different methods and means of interpersonal communication, uses grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and course syllabus. 

Knowledge of English for General Purposes at level B2 CEFR is required.

• HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English first masterclass: workbook pack with key. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-451284-8.
• MANN, Malcolm a Steve TAYLORE-KNOWLES. Destination B2: grammar and vocabulary: with answer key. Oxford: Macmillan, 2006. ISBN 978-0-230-03538-6.
• VINCE, Michael. Language practice for First: English grammar and vocabulary: with key. Fifth edition. London: Macmillan, 2014. ISBN 978-0-230-46375-2.
• DIGNEN, Sheila a Jacky NEWBROOK. Formula B2 first: exam trainer with key and interactive ebook. Harlow: Pearson, 2020. ISBN 978-1-292-39143-4.
• HARRISON, Mark. First testbuilder. 3rd edition. London: Macmillan Education, 2014. ISBN 9780230476110.
• HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2013. ISBN 1107697387.
• MCCARTHY, Michael a Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use: vocabulary reference and practice with answers: upper-intermediate. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1-316-63175-1.
• MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English: with answers and ebook. Fifth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019. ISBN 1108586627.

• HAINES, Simon, Barbara STEWART a Anna COWPER. Cambridge English first masterclass: student’s book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-450283-2.

Classified credit requirements:

- 75% active class participation,

- a credit test: language competences (max. 40 points, min. 20 points), listening (max. 30 points, min. 15 points), reading (max. 30 points, min. 15 points).