CODE 107028 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 1 FISICA 11908 (LM-17 R) - GENOVA 3 cfu anno 1 MATEMATICA 11907 (LM-40 R) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/12 LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester OVERVIEW 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 one and can be accessed at the following URL https://clire.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 language trainer course 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 English at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. TEACHING METHODS The online English B2 course is a self-directed learning - available at https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it/. Please get in touch with the professor 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 is made of 4 modules. The first three are exercises, activities and grammar focuses aimed at developing B2 level skills. Module 4 contains two mock tests allowing students to practice exam exercises and activities. Students can use the B2 online course to prepare for the exam. Completion of the online course becomes obligatory when a student fails at their first exam sitting. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY The online English B2 course is a self-directed learning – available at https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it/. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD SANDRA CHRISTINE VLASTA Ricevimento: Office hours (in person and via TEAMS) by appointment to be agreed by e-mail (sandra.vlasta@unige.it). LESSONS LESSONS START This self-directed learning online course is available at any time during the academic year at the following URL: https://clim.aulaweb.unige.it/. Please contact the teacher to receive the password from October 2025. Please sign up on the dedicated Aulaweb page to receive further information. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The English B2 test is a PC-based one and the structure is as follows: 1 cloze test - 15 gaps - one text with fifteen multiple-choice gaps, each one with 4 options; 10 marks in total; 4 grammar-based cloze sentences - 1 multiple-choice gap with 4 options to choose from; 1 mark per sentence = 4 marks in total; 4 vocabulary-based cloze sentences - 1 multiple-choice gap with 4 options to choose from; 1 mark per sentence = 4 marks in total; 3 sentence transformation tasks - 3 sentences to transform using a given word; 2.00 marks per sentence = 6.00 marks 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 marks per sentence = 3.00 marks in total; 1 reading comprehension activity - one multiple choice question with 4 options; 1 mark per question = 1.00 mark in total; 2 listening tasks - 2 recordings each followed by one question with three options to choose from; 2.00 marks in total. Test duration: 25 minutes. An example exam can be found on the exam portal: https://cla.aulaweb.unige.it/ ASSESSMENT METHODS The English B2 PC-based exam tests B2 language skills and abilities. The exercises are similar to those offered for practice in the last part of the online course. The pass mark is 60% correct answers. There may be an oral exam after the test if required by the lecturer. If necessary, students will be informed promptly or via email. Students can use the B2 online course to prepare for the exam. Completion of the online course becomes obligatory when a student fails at their first exam sitting. FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact the teacher to receive the password from October 2025. Please sign up on the dedicated Aulaweb page to receive further information.
