Brush Up Your English (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The learning outcomes of the course: - the students know the basic English grammar (verb tenses, irregular verb forms, sentence structure, questions, adjectives, articles, nouns, prepositions …) - the students get used to speaking English in class - the students improve their written English (possibly after a long break) - the students acquire the skills needed to study the compulsory English courses of their degree programme The target level of the course according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is A2/B1.

Content (course unit)

Repetition of basic grammatical structures and everyday vocabulary on for example leisure time, hobbies, service situations and travelling.

Location and time

Course implementation is 100% online. The course is completed independently at your own pace in the Itslearning learning environment. Some assignments must be turned in by a specific deadline. Learning material and additional links are placed in Itslearning.

Exam schedules

The final exam of the course will be done in Itslearning at the end of the course.

Assessment scale

Passed/Failed

Teaching methods

Exercises related to English grammar, phrases, and vocabulary. The course is completed independently at your own pace in the Itslearning learning environment. Some assignments must be turned in by a specific deadline.

Learning materials

Digital learning environment in Centria and for this course is itslearning. The student needs a computer and working internet access.

Student workload

3 credits course requires approximately 81 hours of work.

Further information

The grammar topics are divided into weekly themes, with assignments for each week. The tasks mainly consist of independent writing and grammar assignments. Additionally, there are speaking assignments where students film themselves discussing or speaking English.