The course provides students with the basics of intercultural communicative and professional competences as well as develops their reading, listening, speaking and writing skills for academic purposes at В2 (upper-intermediate) level. Mainly the course consists of practical lessons. During the course students will be able to practice English and advance their language skills.
The purpose of the course is to develop intercultural communication competence (ICC), expand awareness of native and other cultures, and apply this knowledge in authentic environment. The course includes reading B2 level texts which cover a wide range of interesting topics, listening to interviews and reports, writing formal/informal letters, reviews and suggestions, conversing on various topics, teaching to communicate freely and express personal opinion and thoughts using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.