English

Pre-Intermediate English I
Lecturer
Kenny P ( Heindl K )
Course number
990394
Hours per week
3 hrs + Tutorial (1 h) / 4.5 ECTS credits
Description
This course is for students who already have basic skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing. These skills will be further developed in this course. You will also train study skills in English. Supplementally to the language course a tutorial of one additional hour per week is offered. Attendance is not compulsory, but we strongly recommend attending the tutorial.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Krantz, Caroline / Norton, Julie: Navigate: Pre-intermediate B1. Coursebook with DVD and Oxford Online Skills. Oxford, 2015. ISBN: 978-0-19-456649-0. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
A1+/A2
Target level
A2/A2+
Start
Mi, 02.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 1.003
Intermediate English I
Fully booked
Lecturer
Ahrer L
Course number
990395
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
In this course the four skills: speaking, reading, listening, writing will be developed, and vocabulary and grammatical knowledge expanded. This course continues in the summer semester.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Roberts, Rachael et al.: Navigate: Intermediate B1+. Coursebook with DVD and Oxford Online Skills. Oxford, 2015. ISBN: 978-0-19-456662-9. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
A2+/B1
Target level
B1
Start
Di, 01.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 2.442
Upper Intermediate English I a
Fully booked
Lecturer
Kenny P
Course number
990344
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
In this course all four skills (speaking, reading, listening, writing) will be trained and vocabulary and grammatical knowledge be expanded. Moreover, various texts will be discussed and short oral presentations held in class. The course continues in the summer term.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Krantz, Caroline / Roberts, Rachael: Navigate: Upper-intermediate B2. Coursebook with DVD and Oxford Online Skills. Oxford, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-19-456675-9. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B1/B1+
Target level
B1+/B2
Start
Di, 01.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 1.002 (EDV Seminarraum)
Upper Intermediate English I b
Lecturer
Bugram B
Course number
990345
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
In this course all four skills (speaking, reading, listening, writing) will be trained and vocabulary and grammatical knowledge be expanded. Moreover, various texts will be discussed and short oral presentations held in class. The course continues in the summer term.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Krantz, Caroline / Roberts, Rachael: Navigate: Upper-intermediate B2. Coursebook with DVD and Oxford Online Skills. Oxford, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-19-456675-9. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B1/B1+
Target level
B1+/B2
Start
Mi, 02.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 1.005
Advanced English I a
Lecturer
Öllerer-Einböck B
Course number
990346
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
This course is the continuation of the upper intermediate courses and will further develop the four skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking as well as grammar and vocabulary. The course is based on a book; however, will also include some authentic materials and other communicative activities. The course continues in the summer semester.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Bartram, Mark / Pickering, Kate: Navigate: Advanced C1. Coursebook with DVD and Oxford Online Skills. Oxford, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-19-456688-9. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B2
Target level
B2+
Start
Mo, 07.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 1.004
Advanced English I b
Lecturer
Ahrer L
Course number
990419
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
This course is the continuation of the upper intermediate courses and will further develop the four skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking as well as grammar and vocabulary. The course is based on a book; however, will also include some authentic materials and other communicative activities. The course continues in the summer semester.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Bartram, Mark / Pickering, Kate: Navigate: Advanced C1. Coursebook with DVD and Oxford Online Skills. Oxford, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-19-456688-9. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B2
Target level
B2+
Start
Mi, 02.10.2024, 19:00-20:30, 1.005
Advanced English III
Lecturer
Ahrer L
Course number
990417
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
This course is a continuation of Advanced English II and will further develop the four skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking as well as grammar and vocabulary. This course and follows a book based on TED Talks and continues in the summer semester.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Dummett, Paul et al.: Keynote: Advanced C1. Units 7-12. Student’s Book (Split Edition B) with DVD. Cornelsen, 2018. ISBN 978-1-337-56145-7. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B2+/C1
Target level
C1
Start
Mo, 07.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 1.006
Business English Communication Skills B1
Lecturer
Kenny P
Course number
990928
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
This course gives students the practical training they need to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work. It helps learners to make measurable progress in learning English for the work environment. One of the main focus points will be communication skills.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B1+. Coursebook (hard copy). Pearson, 2022. ISBN 978-1-292-37259-4. Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B1+. Access code (eBook). Pearson, 2020. ISBN 978-1-292-35755-3. Coursebook: more information available in the course / Discount codes available from the lecturer. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
A2+/B1
Target level
B1
Start
Do, 03.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 3.409 mobile Trennwand
Business English B2
Lecturer
Ahrer L
Course number
990929
Hours per week
2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits
Description
This course aims to prepare participants with the language needed for a career in international business and commerce. The four skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking as well as vocabulary will be developed through a range of topics including formal and informal email & report writing, presentations, negotiations and meetings. This course continues in the summer semester.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B2+. Coursebook (hard copy). Pearson, 2019. ISBN 978-1-292-37261-7. Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B2+. Access code (eBook). Pearson, 2019. ISBN 978-1-292-35753-9. Coursebook: more information available in the course / Discount codes available from the lecturer. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B1+/B2
Target level
B2-Fachsprachenkenntnisse
Start
Di, 01.10.2024, 19:00-20:30, 2.442
Academic Skills: Listening and Speaking C1.1
Lecturer
Russell K
Course number
990925
Hours per week
2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits
Description
This course develops academic listening and speaking skills for advanced level students (B2-C1). Learner outcomes include academic vocabulary development, listening skills improvement in an academic setting, and improved academic discussion and presentation skills. Activities include formal presentations, research discussions, and reports on individual research.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Course material will be provided by course teacher. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B2+
Target level
C1
Start
Do, 03.10.2024, 19:15-20:45, 2.442
Academic Skills: Reading and Writing C1.1
Lecturer
Ahrer L
Course number
990927
Hours per week
2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits
Description
This course was specifically designed for students, lecturers, and researchers who wish to expand and deepen their knowledge of Academic English. During the course participants, will develop and perfect their academic reading and writing skills through selected text types such as reports, proposals, summaries and essays, Specific grammatical structures commonly found in Academic English as well as learning techniques and strategies will also be covered. The course continues in the summer semester.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Warwick, Lindsay et al.: Skillful 4: Reading and Writing, Second Edition. Student’s Book Pack, C1. Hueber / Macmillan Education, 2018. ISBN 978-3-19-182573-7. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
B2+
Target level
C1
Start
Mi, 02.10.2024, 17:15-18:45, 2.403
Language learning: individual and diverse
Lecturer
Bauer F, Bogensperger T, Strasser M
Course number
990926
Hours per week
2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits
Description
This course is aimed at those who want to take part in a Language Centre course in the summer semester and at the same time improve their language skills independently. Participants choose from various independent learning options e.g., tandem, Language Meetup, collaborative platforms, events, freely available materials, etc. They plan and reflect on their learning process and are supported by teachers and colleagues at group and individual meetings.
Course material (not included in the course fee)
Course material will be provided by course teacher. Participants need access to Blackboard.
Time and room
Link to meetings
Prerequisite
You are attending a language course at the Language Centre in the current academic year.
Target level
Participants can plan, organise and reflect on their learning process independently. Participants improve their language skills.
Start
Do, 03.10.2024, 15:15-16:45, 2.442