Remedial EnglishLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can understandably communicate in English in everyday situations both orally and in writing. You will learn to master and apply the basic structures of the English language, and you will be able to perform other courses in English included in your degree programme. You can evaluate your own development needs and take responsibility for your own development of language skills.

Content

During the course, you will reproduce and apply basic structures and vocabulary both orally and in writing. You will apply English in everyday situations of leisure and working life.

Qualifications

English level A2–B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR, https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pd f). For example, seven years of English studies at comprehensive school and vocational institution.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed You are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in familiar and everyday situations, although communication may at times be slow and inconsistent. You understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. You have a reasonable command of the basic structures of the language although you may have errors and some faltering with them. Your vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations. The level of pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content. Failed Your performance does not meet the criteria for passing the course.

Further information

The course is intended only for those students whose language skills are between A2–B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and who have not yet completed the compulsory course ‘English for Working Life’.