Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific work place situations both orally and in writing
- find, evaluate and use information effectively
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is course is taught through Moodle and classroom lessons. Much of the work is completed by students independently online, but there are classroom lessons approximately every other week. The lessons are neither streamed nor recorded, so regular attendance is essential and absence must be compensated. This implementation is suitable for students who wish to practice spoken English and interaction skills in an encouraging environment with other students in a classroom.
Students should prepare for the classroom lessons beforehand so that the lessons can be spent on practice.

Timing and attendance

Autumn term of 2025.
Assignments and instructions are delivered through Moodle.
7 x 2h classroom lessons for lectures, instructions and practical speaking excercises in pairs and groups.
Regular attendance is essential and absence must be compensated.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle or in class.

Exam retakes

Continuous assessment, no final exam. To improve a grade, the students can retake one passed assignment. Students can retake failed assignments as many times as it takes to pass.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through Moodle and in class.

Student time use and work load

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Contents

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.


Assignments include:
- Job hunting tasks, video profile
- formal emails
- A business plan
- Small presentations and meetings

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

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

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

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

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

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

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.