30799 - Advanced English

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is able to understand long and complex oral and written texts with awareness of distinctions of style and genre and is also able to understand specialised texts. The student reaches approximately level C1 in particular in reception skills.

Course contents

The course aims to provide the necessary elements for achieving C1 level language competence according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).


The language skills of written and oral production and comprehension (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be covered in order to develop in the student a targeted metalinguistic competence of the English language, also applied to the field of technical-specialist discourse.


At the end of the Advanced English course, students:


(i) will have acquired written and oral linguistic and listening skills at C1 level;

(ii) will have attained a comprehensive understanding of the different dimensions of linguistic variation in English;

(iii) will be able to talk about topics related to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Goals (2030 Agenda).

Readings/Bibliography

English File Advanced Student Book with Digital Pack (fourth edition)

Oxford University Press ISBN: 978-0-19-475894-9

Teaching methods

The teaching approach is communicative. Lessons will be interactive in a student-centred class in which everyone will be encouraged to actively participate through pair work and group work activities.


Lessons will be entirely in English.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of a written test structured as follows: Use of English (Cloze test, Sentence tranformation, and word formation) and reading comprehension with a multiple choice quiz.

It is strictly forbidden to use AI during the exam. Any violation of this rule will be considered a serious breach of academic ethics.

 

Assessment Grid: 

- 30 - 30L (90–100%) Fully achieves C1. Communicates fluently and accurately in complex academic and professional contexts; demonstrates excellent metalinguistic awareness and critical engagement with specialised topics.

- 27-29 (80–89%) Solid C1 performance. Uses language effectively with only minor inaccuracies; demonstrates good analytical ability and confident communication.

- 24–26  (70–79%) Meets C1 threshold. Communicates effectively despite occasional errors; demonstrates satisfactory critical awareness.

- 18–23 (60–69%) Approaches C1 but performance remains inconsistent. Language control and analytical skills require further development.

- 18 Does not meet the expected C1 learning outcomes.

Office hours

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