EIMEF

Language:

ENGLISH
Textbooks:

Main texts:
Antonia Clare, J.J. Wilson, Speakout 2dn Edition, Pre-Intermediate, Students' Book&Workbook, Pearson, 2016.
Bob Dignen - Iwonna Dubicka - Evan Frendo - Mike Hogan - Lewis Lansford - Margaret O'Keeffe - Marjorie Rosenberg - Ros Wright, BUSINESS PARTNER B1, Pearson, 2018.
English grammar textbooks suggested for individual study:
- Murphy R., English Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2012;
- Hashemi L., Murphy R., English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Learning objectives:

Students can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in the field of Business English. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. They can produce clear, detailed
texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options (CEFR).
Prerequisite:

Level A2 (CEFR) of English required.
Teaching methods:

The course will last 48 hours. Interactive activities are implemented during the lessons. Students will be engaged in exercises, readings, listening, and watching videos.
If Health Laws and University regulations allow, teaching activities, teachers office hours’, and exams may take place online (in whole or in part). For any further information and updates, please refer to the University website.
Exam type:

To achieve the proficiency, students need to pass an oral test assessing their competence in the four language skills and in Business English.
If Health Laws and University regulations allow, teaching activities, teachers office hours’, and exams may take place online (in whole or in part). For any further information and updates, please refer to the University website.
Sostenibilità:

Goal 1: Ensure inclusive and equal quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Further information:

Official office hours are indicated on the University website. Students are recommended to ask for an appointment by e-mail. The teacher will also be available to see students at different hours to the official ones.
If Health Laws and University regulations allow, the teacher may see students online.

The course focuses on the acquisition of the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - at the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The language structures of Business English will also be analyzed.

Copy and paste the following links on your browser for a detailed Course Programme.
http://dl.pearson.co.jp/resources/9781408219324/searchdata/pdf/Speako ut_Pre-intermediate_SS.pdf https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/one-dot-com/one-dot- com/english/SampleMaterials/business- english/BusinesPartner/BusinessPartner_B1_Coursebook_contents.pdf