Czech for foreigners

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Title of the LLL activity Czech for foreigners (one-semester full-time course for beginners, or intermediate participants)
Faculty / Organization unitFA UO, Department of Czech language
Target group Persons interested in study at UO and Czech universities
Duration / number of lessons one-semester course (September 2019 – January 2020)
beginning of the classes: 16 Sep 2019
(total: 260 lessons)
Fee 33.000 CZK
Formfull-time
Organization of study 4 lessons per day (20 lessons per week)
Guarantee department Department of Czech language, FA UO
GuarantorMgr. Zdeňka Žédková Suchá
TutorMgr. Zdeňka Žédková Suchá
Admission procedureThe course will take place if the minimum number of participants is 8 (max. number will not exceed 12; if the number of applicants is higher than the capacity of the course, the applicants shall be admitted on the basis of the date of the application submission).
Abstract The programme is a preparatory course for study at Czech public universities, mainly at the University of Ostrava; it is intended for other persons interested in Czech as a foreign language, too. The classes focus on universal language skills (sound and graphic apects, vocabulary and grammar – phonetic exercises – pronunciation of specific Czech speech sounds; a comparative aspect of grammar – interference; active / passive vocabulary acquisition and extension), comprehensive development of receptive and productive language skills for formal and informal communication (listening, reading, speaking and writing), and knowledge of the cultural, social and historical background of the Czech Republic. Participants who meet all demands of the course can achieve the A2 level of competence according to the European Reference Framework (ERF).
Completion of studyA written and an oral examination after the first semester: level A2 (according to the ERF).
CertificateAfter the final examination, participants obtain a certificate of the programme completion including the examination assessment according to the European Referential Framework.
Conditions on admissionfull secondary education;

the applicant is in the final year of his secondary education on the day of the application submission
Applicationsonline form (e-application to study)
Applications deadline21 June 2019
Contact / Further information
Paymentbank transfer
LecturersInside as well as outside university lecturers of Czech studies, FA UO, with experience in teaching foreigners by means of efficient teaching methods.
Key wordsCzech language course, Czech language for foreigners, preparation for studies at Czech universities

Updated: 21. 01. 2020