Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- find, evaluate and use information effectively
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Content consists of conversational classes on campus, individual and group tasks, listening and interacting with audio-video material, completing spoken, reading & writing task and assignments.

Timing and attendance

Weekly in-person classes are 75 % mandatory. Other work on Moodle and Zoom.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials are provided via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Discuss with teacher.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti Mukkulankatu campus, Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course should be about 108 hours of work.

Student's workload consists of regularly and actively participating in classes, studying the course material, listening audio-video material, reading & writing texts, completing written and spoken assignments. Work is evenly paced throughout the course.

Contents

Conversation classes with conversation practice and simulated client interaction.

main terminology and concepts of their own field

written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and future work life

different sources and tools to help improve their English skills and assist with life-long language learning

workshops and group discussions and presentations

Research article reading, professional writing, summaries, speaking to an audience.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

This course does not review English grammar. It is expected that the students enrolled in the course have an intermediate-level command of English (CEFR B2).

Assessment criteria

This course is graded 0-5. These criteria will help you understand what is expected.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student has not passed required assignments.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can perform in communicative situations in English and can speak and write acceptable English.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can perform well in varied communicative situations and can speak and write easy-to-understand English.

You have met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register.

Content is somewhat effective and diverse. Your written texts have reasonably logical structure and are mostly cohesive. You may make minor mistakes in the style/genre of the text. You mostly construct sentences well although some grammatical irregularities occur. Your vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.

In most cases you speak in a style appropriate to the assignment. You are able to interact with participants. Your performance meets most of the set expectations of communication need and you speak in a consistent manner. Your speech delivery is structured and your linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can perform well and in a professional manner in varied communicative situations and write easy-to-read professional English.

You have met the assignment requirements fully. Your work displays consistent and appropriate register. The content is effective, diverse, and skilfully delivered. Your written texts have clear and logical structure. They are cohesive, fluent, and versatile. You use varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Your vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to context. 

You speak in a style appropriate to the communication task. You interact fluently and competently. Your performance meets all set expectations of the given communication tasks. You speak in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. The delivery is well-structured and intentional. Your linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and your speech tempo is natural.