Prova di Conoscenza della Lingua Inglese is a 30 hour course meant to support students in the study of the English by focussing on expanding their knowledge of syntax and vocabulary and their ability to read and comprehend written texts at the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The course aims at supporting students in consolidating their knowledge of the English syntaxt and vocabulary, in addition to their ability to read and understand written texts.
- To consolidate studsents' knowledge of English syntax
- To expand students' vocabulary
- To help students improve their ability to read and comprehend written texts at the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Knowledge of the English Language at level A2.
Weekly lectures (4 hours a week over 9 weeks in the first semester)
Adverbs (Intensifiers), Comparatives and superlatives, Connecting words expressing cause and effect, contrast etc.
Modals must/can’t deduction, Modals – might, may, will, Modals – should have/might have, Modals: must/have to
Past simple, Simple passive, Past continuous, Present perfect continuous, Present perfect/past simple, Past perfect
Phrasal verbs, Subject/Object questions, Wh- questions in the past, Will and going to, for prediction
Reported speech, Conditionals, 2nd and 3rd
- Murphy R., Pallini l., Essential Grammar in Use, 4th edition, Cambridge, CUP.
Photocopiable materials will be distributed in class and uploaded on Aulaweb.
Ricevimento: Please visit http://www.lingue.unige.it/?dipendente=56696
24/09/2019
The exam is computer-based.
Students will be required to complete a computer-based test which includes a range of exercises focusing on syntax, vocabulary and reading and comprehension, based on the syllabus.
For further information, including office hours, please visit http://www.lingue.unige.it/?dipendente=56696
