PEL practical grammar 1 340-AG1-1PGR

Classes combining theoretical knowledge with the practical application of various grammatical structures

Term 2022:

1. Introduction - basic concepts of grammar, grammatical terminology
2. Tenses (types of verbs, irregular verbs, types of tenses)
3. Auxiliary verbs and modal verbs (necessity, obligation, prohibition, etc.)
4. Nouns (types, the genitive form)
5. Articles

Term 2023:

Term 2024:

Prerequisites (description)

Student knows English at B2 level (Common European Framework).

Course coordinators

Term 2024:

Alina Suchowilska-Geniusz

Term 2022:

Alina Suchowilska-Geniusz

Term 2023:

Małgorzata Jarmołowicz-Dziekońska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Term 2024:

(in Polish) w sali

Term 2022:

(in Polish) zdalnie
(in Polish) w sali

Term 2023:

(in Polish) w sali

Learning outcomes

It is expected that students' knowledge of English grammar will be improved through a variety of exercises.

Assessment criteria

Assessment is continuous. Points may be awarded during each class. Students obtain points for their learning achievement as shown in: tests and quizzes and engagement with classroom activities

Bibliography

Teacher-produced materials. Contemporary sources from a variety of books and media.

Term 2022:

F. V. Bywater. 1969. A Proficiency Course in English.Hodder and Stoughton.
H. Gethin. 1983. Grammar in Context. Proficiency Level English. Collins ELT.
B. D. Graver. 1999. Advanced English Practice. OUP.
R. Quirk, S. Greenbaum, G.Leech, J. Svartvik. 2010. A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. Longman.
M. Swan. 2005. Practical English Usage. OUP.
A. J. Thomson, A. V. Martinet. 2000. A Practical English Grammar. OUP.

Term 2023:

B. D. Graver. 1999. Advanced English Practice. OUP.
R. Quirk, S. Greenbaum, G.Leech, J. Svartvik. 2010. A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. Longman.
M. Swan. 2005. Practical English Usage. OUP.
A. J. Thomson, A. V. Martinet. 2000. A Practical English Grammar. OUP.
M. Foley, D. Hall. 2018. My Grammar Lab. Advanced C1/C2. Pearson.
M. Vince. 1994. Advanced. 1994. Language Practice. Heinemann ELT.
M. Vince. 1998. First Certificate Language Practice. Heinemann.

Term 2024:

Notes

Term 2023:

Each test is graded with points and the points are summed up at the end of the course.
Grades:
5 (91-100%)
4,5 (81-90%)
4 (71-80%)
3,5 (61-70%)
3 (51-60%)
There are no retakes of separate tests. Students may be absent on the day of the test only because of medical reasons.
Students are allowed to be absent twice during a term.

Term 2024:

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 340-AG1-1PGR in USOSweb