Learning objectives
The student will learn to understand the main ideas of both concrete and abstract complex texts, including technical discussions in the field of specialization.
Learning skills: the student will improve language learning skills and learn to exploit the opportunities offered by new technologies and the academic environment.
Prerequisites
English at B1 level (CEFR)
Course unit content
Business English at a level between B1 and B2 (CEFR) 3 credits
Full programme
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Bibliography
Guy Brook-Hart Business Benchmark Upper-Intermediate Student’s book, Cambridge University Press (ISBN: 9780521671163) + Personal Study Book (ISBN: 9780521672917) (most recent editions)
Teaching methods
Linguistic content related to the program and the skills of reading and listening will be presented in the lessons. The student will have the opportunity to practice through communicative exercises in class
Assessment methods and criteria
The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions, time 70 minutes, pass mark 30 correct answers.
The questions are grouped into different exercises and evaluate knowledge and receptive skills at a level between B1 and B2. They assess knowledge of vocabulary and grammar (Use of English) and reading skills (skimming, scanning, inference etc.
Other information
The test is based on the Reading Paper and some exercises of the BEC Vantage examination (Cambridge English) with the simplification of some exercises and content. Materials for the preparation of the BEC Vantage exam may therefore be useful.
