Face-to-face , first and second term, 30 hours of theory.

English / French

The aim of Bloc 1 is to develop the students' language competence from a basic user level (A2) to a pre-intermediate level (B1 - independent user). Interactive classes, combined with homework ,will help improve the students' vocabulary and grammar while developing the other skills. Emphasis will be put on speaking, listening and reading comprehension (top priority), and writing (press file and writing exercises).

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- How to ‘Communicate in English'
- Press File.
- Basic Grammar revision (self-study). A Grammar coaching of 1 hour per week is facultative/obligatory (during Q2 if December Exam scores less than 10/20).

The following topics will be covered :
- Socializing
- Social Media (Facebook,…)
- Telephoning
- Phonetics
- How to write an e-mail
- The British Press
- How to find a job (Introduction to the Language of Companies)

ANGL1192A - English I - Q1 [1 Q. • 15 Th. • Pond. : 25%]
ANGL1192B - English I - Q2 [2 Q. • 15 Th. • Pond. : 75%]
* Interactive Teaching Approach

N.B.: this course is based on continuous assessment, both oral and written. Your active participation and involvement are of the utmost importance. There is no exam in June. The final grade is determined by the oral, written tests as well as continuous assessment throughout the year.

- Oral expression: 10 points
It is based on continuous assessment throughout the year and the Oral Exam in April.
Students are required to participate in class activities. Participation, knowledge of the vocabulary, mastering oral exercises, etc. will be evaluated all year long.

- Written expression: 10 points
Basic Grammar (self-study) , listening comprehension, vocabulary.
It is based on regular tests and two exams, one in December, the other one in May.

- Q1 and Q2:
Q1 : The exams in December (written + oral) account for 25% of the points (mark for Q1). A mark, equivalent to or above 10/20 exempts students from this subject matter for the year. The result will be noted in the January report.

Q2 : The exams in April (written + oral), as well as continuous evaluation all year long (participation, assignments, press file, debates,…) are part of the grade for Q2. This mark accounts for 75% of the points.
10/20 is the pass mark that will exempt you from this subject matter for the year.

Textbook (Syllabus) ANGL 1191 2017-2018 (Common Textbook for ANGL1191 & ANGL1192).

Attendance is compulsory! You may not exceed 3 absences during the whole year unless you have a medical certificate.
For students who are absent 3 times or more in total without a medical certificate, the global grade for active participation and involvement will be affected. If you are absent the day of an oral or written test, you must have a medical certificate; otherwise you score 0 for that test (0A).