OVERVIEW

This webpage refers exclusively to teaching for students in the 2-year Master program in Physics (code 9012).

The English B2 course is aimed at revising and developing grammar and lexical structures at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)*.

The English B2 course is an online course and can be accessed at https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it.

*The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in a foreign language.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The online module is aimed at developing English listening, reading, and Use of English skills at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

B2 – Upper intermediate

A speaker at a B2 level can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. He/she can produce a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

PREREQUISITES

B1 level is highly recommended.

All students who attended the school system in Italy had English as a compulsory subject for 13 years, i.e. 5 years at primary school, 3 years at middle school and at high-school for 5 more years. Therefore, all students graduating from Italian secondary schools are expected to reach the B2 level before enrolling at university. 

TEACHING METHODS

The online English B2 course is self-directed – available at https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it. 

Please get in touch with the lecturer to receive the password to log in to the course.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The online English B2 course is available at https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it and it consists of 4 modules. The first three are exercises, activities and grammar focuses aimed at developing B2 level skills. Module 4 contains two mock exams allowing students to practice exam exercises and activities. 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The online English B2 course is self-directed – available at https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it. 

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The online English B2 course is self-directed – available at any time during the academic year at https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it. 

Please ask the lecturer for the password from October 2024. Please sign up on the dedicated Aulaweb page to receive further information.

Class schedule

There are no classes in person.

The English B2 course is an online course and can be accessed at: https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The English B2 exam is a PC-based test scheduled in the summer, autumn and winter exam session on https://cla.aulaweb.unige.it/.

The English B2 test is a PC-based one and is structured as follows:

• 1 cloze test - 15 gaps - one text with fifteen multiple-choice gaps, each one with 4 options; 10 points in total;
• 4 grammar-based cloze sentences - 1 multiple-choice gap with 4 options to choose from; 1 point per sentence = 4 points in total;
• 4 vocabulary-based cloze sentences - 1 multiple-choice gap with  4  options to choose from; 1 point per sentence = 4 points in total;
• 3 sentence transformation tasks - 3 sentences to transform using a given word; 2.00 points per sentence = 6.00 points in total;
• 3 word formation tasks - 3 sentences with one gap each to fill in by adapting a given word to form a new one; 1.00 point per sentence = 3.00 points in total;
• 1 reading comprehension activity - one multiple choice question with 4 options; 1 point per question = 1.00 point in total;
• 2 listening tasks - 2 recordings each followed by one question with three options to choose from; 2.00 points in total. 

Total of 30 points. 60% are needed for a pass = 18 points.

Test duration: 25 minutes.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The English B2 PC-based exam tests B2 language skills and abilities. The exercises are similar in typology to those offered for practice in Module 4 of the online course (https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it).

Exam schedule

17/01/2025

11/02/2025

04/06/2025

10/07/2025

11/09/2025

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please refer to the lecturer to receive the link and password to attend the online course.