Foreign language 1

The modules are designed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). As part of the modules, students will acquire the language skills and develop the abilities required for business-oriented professional or academic appointments.
The following competences are taught in accordance with the CEFR, i.e., successful graduates will be able to demon-strate the knowledge and skills associated with the following activities upon completion of the modules:
A1 - Beginner
- Demonstrate understanding of and use familiar, everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfac-tion of concrete needs
- Introduce themselves and others and ask other people questions about themselves, e.g., where they live, people they know, things they have - and can give answers to questions of this type
- Communicate in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.
A2 - Basic skills
- Demonstrate understanding of sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate rele-vance (e.g., personal and family information, shopping, work, local area)
- Communicate in simple, routine situations involving a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and routine matters
- Use simple means to describe their background and education, immediate environment, and things related to imme-diate needs
B1 - Advanced use of language
- Demonstrate understanding of the main points when using clear standard language and when dealing with familiar matters from work, school, leisure, etc.
- Deal with most situations encountered when traveling in the language area
- Express themselves simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest
- Talk about experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes, and ambitions, and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions
B2 - Independent use of language
- Demonstrate understanding of the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics
- Demonstrate understanding of technical discussions in their field of specialization
- Communicate fluently and spontaneously enough to hold a normal conversation with native speakers without much effort on either side
- Express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, and give the advantages and disadvantages of various options
C1 - Specialist language skills
- Demonstrate understanding of a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meaning
- Express themselves fluently and spontaneously without often having to search for clearly recognizable words
- Use the language effectively and flexibly in social and appointment situations, training, and study
- Express themselves clearly in a structured and detailed way on complex subjects using a variety of text-linking devices appropriately
C2 - Near-native speaker
- Demonstrate understanding of with ease practically everything they read or hear
- Summarize information from different written and oral sources, giving reasons and explanations in a coherent presen-tation
- Express themselves spontaneously very fluently and precisely and make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex situations

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A1 - Beginner
Activities to develop an understanding of and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences aimed at satisfying specific needs. Practice introducing themselves and others and ask other people questions about themselves - e.g., where they live, what kind of people they know, or what kind of things they have - and answer questions of this kind. Practice communicating in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.
A2 - Basic skills
Activities to develop an understanding of sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., personal and family information, shopping, work, local area). Practice communicating in simple, routine situations involving a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and routine matters. Practice using simple means to describe their own background and education, immediate environment, and things related to immediate needs.
B1 - Advanced use of language
Practice using clear standard language and communicate about familiar matters from work, school, leisure, etc. Practice using conversational skills relevant to travel in the language area. Practice expressing themselves simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest. Practice reporting on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes, and goals, and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions.
B2 - Independent use of language
Practice expressing the main ideas of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics and taking part in technical discussions in their field of specialization. Practice communicating so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without great effort on either side. Practice expressing themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explaining a viewpoint on a topical issue, and giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 - Specialized language skills
Activities to develop an understanding of a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meaning. Practice expressing themselves spontaneously and fluently without having to search for clearly recognizable words more often. Practice using the language effectively and flexibly in social and professional life or in training and studies. Practice expressing themselves clearly in a structured and detailed way regarding complex subjects using various means of linking texts appropriately.
C2 - Almost native speaker level
Practice communicating effortlessly in all language situations. Practice summarizing information from different written and oral sources, giving reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation. Practice expressing themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, and making clear finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

All modules and levels: Course book - by arrangement; authentic materials, e.g., from foreign language magazines (including specialist journals), newspapers, and online media

The assessment takes into account students' academic achievements and competencies in reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, oral expression, and the quality of their collaboration (including online).

ILV designed according to a communicative, action-oriented approach