PEL practical grammar 340-AS1-1PGR

Classes combining theoretical knowledge with the practical application of various grammatical structures
Teaching methods: individual and group work, presentations, consultations

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. Prepositions
5. Nouns (types, the genitive form)
6. Articles

Term 2023:

Term 2024:

Prerequisites (description)

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

Course coordinators

Term 2024:

Małgorzata Jarmołowicz-Dziekońska

Term 2022:

Małgorzata Jarmołowicz-Dziekońska
Ewa Prokopowicz

Term 2023:

Ewa Prokopowicz
Alina Suchowilska-Geniusz

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Learning outcomes

It is expected that students' will consolidate and extend the knowledge of English grammar in the following areas:
time relations in English,
constructions with infinitive and -ing form,
conditional sentences,
verb mode

Assessment criteria

Individual work, work in pairs and small groups:
gap-fill exercises,
multiple choice,
matching fragments of sentences,
paraphrasing sentences,
error correction,

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.
MAIN SOURCES:
1. Foley M., Hall, D., My Grammar Lab Advanced C1-C2, Pearson, (1st ed. 2012). 2. Swan, M. Practical English Usage, OUP, 2016
ANCILLARY SOURCES:
1. Hewings, M. Advanced grammar in use, CUP, 2005.
2. Swan, M. Grammar Scan. Diagnostic Tests for Practical English Usage. OUP, 2008.
3. Vince, M. Advanced Language Practice, Heinemann, 1994.
4. Vince, M. Macmillan English Grammar in Context (Advanced), Macmillan Publisher Ltd. 2014.

Term 2022:

M. Foley, D. Hall. 2018. My Grammar Lab. Advanced C1/C2. Pearson.
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:

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-AS1-1PGR in USOSweb