English Technician

B1.2 / B2

In this curricular unit the following teaching methodologies are used:

1) Verbal Methodologies (say), making use of pedagogical resources: Exhibition, Explanation, Dialogue and questioning;

2) Intuitive Methodologies (show), making use of pedagogical resources: Demonstration, Audiovisual and Written Texts;

3) Practice of simulated context (Role-play), making use of keywords and technical vocabulary.

It is intended to:

1. Promote the development of oral and written skills, in the understanding, speaking, reading and writing in English;

2. Apply previously acquired language skills;

3. Acquire and apply diverse vocabulary;

4. Critically analyze different types of statements;

5. Acquire techniques for planning and preparation of various textual typologies;

6. Produce oral and written statements, adapted to different communicative situations;

7. Acquire methods and techniques for research, registration and processing of information;

8. Establish basic conversations in English.

1. English Language B2:

– Personal presentation;

– Establish dialogues on employment and career;

– Establish dialogues about daily routine;

– Establish various elementary conversations in English;

– Create dialogues about physical appearance, establishing comparisons;

– Acquire and apply vocabulary on new technologies;

– Talking about travelling, free time activities, sports and holidays;

– Express emotions using proper vocabulary;

– Issue personal opinions about English and American culture;

– Build varied texts;

2. Technical English for management and marketing:

– business letter;

– email;

– memorandum;

– business calls;

– Preparing business meetings;

– Analyzing technical documents.

• - Exam - 100.0%

• - Written paper and oral presentation - 50.0%
• - 2 written tests (2 x 25%) - 50.0%

NAO

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Capel, A. & Sharp, W. (2015). Cambridge English: objective first. Cambridge University Press.

Hewings, M. (2000). Advanced grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. Cambridge University Press.

Murphy, R. (2018). English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students (2. ed). Cambridge University Press.

Souza, A., Absy, C., da Costa, G. & de Mello, L.  (2005). Leitura em língua inglesa: uma abordagem instrumental. Disal.

Swan, M. (2015). Practical English usage. Oxford University Press.