General English - Upper-Intermediate II., online
Online course characteristics
The lesson is conducted through a video conference. You only need internet connection and a computer or tablet or smart phone. There is no need to install any software, you just click a link we provide and join the course.
This course is a follow-on to last semester’s course, but that course is not a requirement for enrolment in this semester.
All new students are welcome!
What is the entry level of this course?
The course is designed for students for whom the following statement is true:
I can talk with a native speaker about everyday situations. I can ask follow-up questions, explain details and express disagreement. I'm not afraid to talk. In my previous course, we got through to the end of lesson 5 of English File Upper-Intermediate and I’d like to continue
Who will lead the course?
The course is taught by a native speaker.
How does the teaching work?
- You will speak only English
- You will practice all the basic language skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening)
How do I determine my language level?
Detailed course syllabus
| Week 1 | - Introductions. Study plan presented and agreed on
- Lesson 6A (p. 56 – 59, 142)
- Grammar: Used to, be used to, get used to
- Vocabulary: Sleep
|
| Week 2 | - Lesson 6B (p. 60 – 63, 143)
- Grammar: Gerunds and infinitives
- Vocabulary: Music
- Video: Interview with a pianist
|
| Week 3 | - Revision of lessons 5&6 (p. 64 - 65)
- Revision of grammar: Unreal conditionals, wish, used to, be used to, get used to, gerunds and infinitives
- Revision of vocabulary
- Video: Interviews
|
| Week 4 | - Lesson 7A (p. 66 - 69, 144)
- Grammar: Past modals - must have, etc, would rather
- Vocabulary: verbs often confused; arguments
|
| Week 5 | - Lesson 7B (p.70 - 73, 145)
- Grammar: Verbes of the senses
- Vocabulary: The body body language
|
| Week 6 | - Colloquial English: Culture
- Video: Performances
|
| Week 7 | - Lesson 8A (p. 76 – 79, 146, 160)
- Grammar: The passive, have something done
- Vocabulary: Crime and punishment
|
| Week 8 | - Lesson 8B (p. 80 – 83, 147, 161)
- Grammar: Reporting verbs
- Vocabulary: The media, fake news
- Video: Documentary The speed of news
|
| Week 9 | - Revision of lessons 7&8 (p. 84 - 85)
- Grammar revision: Past modals, verbs of the senses, the passive, have something done, reporting verbs
- Vocabulary: Revision
- Video: Interviews
|
| Week 10 | - Lesson 9A (p. 86 – 89, 148)
- Grammar: Clauses of contrast and purpose
- Vocabulary: Advertising, business, business idioms
|
| Week 11 | - Lesson 9B (p. 90 – 93, 149)
- Grammar: Uncountable and plural nouns
- Vocabulary: Prefixes and suffixes, cities
|
| Week 12 | - Colloquial English: Advertising
- Video: Media and advertising
|
| Week 13 | - Lesson 10A (p. 96 - 99, 150)
- Grammar: Quantifiers all, every, both, etc.
- Vocabulary: Science
|
| Week 14 | - Lesson 10B (p. 100 – 103, 151)
- Grammar: Articles
- Vocabulary: Collocations
- Video: Giving presentations
|
| Week 15 | - Revision of lessons 9&10 (p. 104 - 105)
- Grammar revision: Expressing contrast and purpose, uncountable and plural nouns, quantifiers, articles
- Vocabulary: Revision
|
Video: Interviews | Week 16 |
Classroom
Výuka probíhá online. Stačí vám připojení k internetu a chytrý telefon, tablet nebo počítač. Nemusíte nic instalovat, stačí kliknout na odkaz, který vám pošleme. A můžete se začít učit odkudkoli, bez nutnosti cestovat do našich učeben.
Order course
Who is the instructor?
Maciej Malinowski
Maciej je velmi zkušený lektor angličtiny, který se výuce věnuje profesionálně už více než 20 let. Učí děti i dospělé. Je držitelem certifikátů CPE (úroveň jazyka C2) a CELTA (výuka angličtiny jako cizího jazyka). Maciej má zkušenosti s výukou obecné a obchodní angličtiny a také s přípravou ke zkouškám TOEFL, IELTS a cambridgeským zkouškám.
Course textbooks
Elektronická učebnice English File 4th edition Upper-Intermediate Student's Book
Required - Main coursebook used in course
700 CZK
Elektronická učebnice English File 4th edition Upper-Intermediate Workbook
Recommended - these coursebooks can be used in course
450 CZK