Course size - 16 hours, independent work - 116 hours
Course Map (Class Work)
Term 5
|
№ |
Aspect |
Topic |
Hours |
|
1 |
Speech Practice |
English as a world language. Variants of English. English or Esperanto as a world language. |
2 |
|
2 |
Speech Practice |
The importance and characteristics of the British press. |
2 |
|
3 |
Speech Practice |
Radio and TV in Great Britain. |
2 |
|
4 |
Speech Practice |
Musical traditions in Great Britain. |
2 |
|
5 |
Reading |
Story types. |
2 |
|
6 |
Reading |
Plot and its structure. |
2 |
|
7 |
Reading |
Plot-structure elements. Setting. |
2 |
|
8 |
Speech Practice / Reading |
Final test. |
2 |
At the end of the 5th term, you will have to write a final test which will check the progress of your independent work. Besides, you are expected to do the exercises in the guides to the texts and tapes, practice the vocabulary units, keep the student's language-learning diary.
Procedure
Step 1. Working independently in September-December, consider the information indicated in the scheme of independent work, read the texts, listen to the tapes, watch the videos, accomplish independent tests and compile a file of useful information and vocabulary items.
For better time management and effective learning, we suggest a weekly step-by-step scheme of independent work in term 5.
NB!
As you study the materials, keep the student's language learning diary in a notebook (See: What is a language-learning diary?). The language-learning diary is a document to help you learn the material more effectively and focus on your objectives, and a learning style that suits your needs. It helps you to think about how you learn; it is a summary of your language learning experience; it will help you keep any evidence of the work done as well as keep your progress. This will help you to get ready for the credit in term 6 and the exam in term 7.
The Perceptual Learning-style Preference Questionnaire will help you identify the way(s) you learn best.
Step 2. Study the list of the relevant vocabulary items. Make sure you are able to explain the meaning of each item in English (consult a good English-English dictionary if necessary). Put down the definitions in English in your language-learning diary.
Step 3. In your language-learning diary, make plans and then compile the speaking points to be presented at the exam at the end of term 7.
Step 4. Read the information about the main points of analysis of the short story and the short stories for independent reading, accomplish all necessary vocabulary work, sum up the stories and answer the After You Read questions for each short story. In your language-learning diary, make summaries and analyse the short stories to be presented at the exam at the end of term 7.
