UNIcert II, Afk-Nr. 774
OPEN TO LEVELS B2.4 and C1.1!
"English B2.4: Career English - Speaking Skills" is part of the "UNIcert® II - English for Career Purposes" module. It is intended for students who are planning to do an internship or pursue a career in in an international environment where English is used for professional communication. The focus is on listening and speaking. The course is suitable for levels B2/C1.
Intended learning outcomes
Using English at B2 level, by the end of the course you will be able to:
- talk about your studies (e.g. your major, minor, specialisation, interests) and career plans
- research and present a company or organisation you would like to work for
- answer common job interview questions, including questions about your motivation and experience, competency-based questions and “curveball” questions
- handle basic professional phone calls, including introducing yourself, stating the purpose of a call, leaving or taking messages and asking for clarification
- deliver a 15-minute presentation on a topic related to your field of study
- understand and discuss videos and audio materials dealing with current career and workplace issues
- use a range of online language resources to find and check vocabulary and pronunciation
Admission requirement: successful completion of a B2.3-level English course at the ZfbK or a score of 68-85 in our online placement test
Credit points: 3
Credit requirements: active participation, regular homework assignments, 15-minute presentation and listening test
Students who in addition to this course also pass "English B2.4: Career English - Writing Skills" are eligible to take the UNIcert® II - English for Career Purposes exam (a separate, additional exam in February/July every year).
