BOIR120042 English III (B2): Preparation for stays abroad and standardized language tests
- Type
- course with continuous assessment
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Cooper, Swantje
- Organisation
- BOKU-International Relations
- Offered in
- Wintersemester 2026/27
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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The main focus of English III is to familiarize students with the international standardized language testing system IELTS and to practice communication useful for stays abroad.
We also work on the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, do some vocabulary work and boost self-confidence when using the language.
This course is ideal for students who wish to prepare for a stay abroad.
Level: band 5-6 (modest to competent user) according to IELTS.
- Previous knowledge expected
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English language skills at least at B1 level
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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After the successful completion of this course, students can
* do IELTS-based tasks (listening, reading, writing, speaking) at level 5.5 to 6.0,
* use English for personal and professional contributions in written and oral settings at level B2,
* apply strategies to further their healthy and proactive relationship with English as an international means of communication,
* understand the importance of lifelong learning, especially related to foreign languages / working languages.
Level: band 5-6 (modest to competent user) according to IELTS.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.