ENGLISH
- Overview
- Assessment methods
- Learning objectives
- Contents
- Bibliography
- Teaching methods
- Contacts/Info
An A2 level of knowledge according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required
The final exam will consist of a written test on the linguistic elements dealt with in the lectures.
Types of questions: multiple-choice questions, cloze, true/false, matching, word formation, short
productions
70% will be considered pass mark.
The course is aimed at enabling students to:
• enhance their overall English communication skills and reach the B1 level according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR)
• understand and make the most effective use of their study materials
• acquire the specialized language and vocabulary related to the scientific and sports field
• comprehend and re-elaborate texts related to their academic studies and future job
Even if grammar is not meant to be the essential part of the course, the basic rules of English grammar will be revised in order to let the students improve the structural accuracy required for effective communication.
Lectures will be based on the following topics:
ENGLISH FOR SPORT
• Definition of physical activity
• Health benefits of physical activity
• Physical and sports activity: the role sport plays in promoting physical, psychological and
social wellbeing of the person
• Ethics in sport
• The Olympic Games
• Sport and disability: the Paralympic Games
• Individual and team sports
• Winter sports
• Extreme sports
• The human body
• Sports injuries
• Covid-19 and physical activity
• Sport and nutrition
VOCABULARY
Sports in English
Sports locations
Sporting equipment
Sports idioms
GRAMMAR
Simple Present
Present Continuous
Simple Present vs Present Continuous
Adverbs of frequency
Stative verbs
Simple Past
Past Continuous
Simple Past vs Past Continuous
USED TO and WOULD
Present Perfect Simple
Present Perfect Continuous
FOR e SINCE
Past Perfect Simple and Continuous
Future tenses : Present Continuous
BE GOING TO
Simple Present
WILL future
Conditionals: Zero Conditional
First Conditional
Second Conditional
Third Conditional
Mixed Conditional
Passive
Reported Speech
Modal verbs
Comparatives and superlatives
Course material will be supplied by the teacher and uploaded onto the e-learning platform.
Recommended text: Raymond Murphy, "English Grammar in Use", A self-study reference book for intermediate students, CUP.
Further reading-list and recommended websites will be provided during lectures.
The aims of the course will be achieved through 24 online lectures (on Microsoft Teams).
Students will be required to participate actively in a number of activities.
Lectures will be held in English using Word and Powerpoint presentations and audio/video clips.
The professor will see students by appointment to be agreed upon by email.
Francesca.Baldin@uninsubria.it