Study Guide

Objective

You
- are aware of your own learning style and the significance of learning strategies in English language studies.
- will activate your English skills and practise using English in various situations related to studies and
working life.
- know how to use dictionaries and internet resources to develop your language skills.
- understand the significance of intercultural communication in working life.
- achieve such interaction skills which enable natural and effective communication in English.

Content

Self-assessment of language competence (European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Emails, telephoning, online communication
Asking for/giving instructions on various situations
Telling about yourself, your field of studies/work and Finland/your home country
Hosting international visitors and interacting in social situations
Work life Skills skills (small talk, giving/receiving feedback, team work skills

The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B1/B2.

Location and time

contact classes - Wärtsilä campus

Materials

Materials provided in moodle, MOT dictionary

Teaching methods

Self-assessment of language competence (European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Emails, telephoning, online communication
Asking for/giving instructions on various situations
Telling about yourself, your field of studies/work and Finland/your home country
Hosting international visitors and interacting in social situations
Work life Skills skills (small talk, giving/receiving feedback, team work skills)
Reporting, neutral/formal style, academic language

The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B1/B2.

Student workload

Student workload is 32h online lessons and 40 hours independent and guided studying.Online lessons include various pair/group tasks and giving a short prepared talk.Moodle platform contains materials and self study tasks.

Evaluation scale

H-5