A2-B1 English Conversation

Essentials

Registrations open from two weeks before the beginning of the semester of the university.

Date(s)

Thursday 12:15 - 13:00 MIS 10, room 3.16
Locations University of Fribourg, Language Center
Duration

17.02.2025 - 30.05.2025
Costs

FREE for Unifr students and staff; CHF 200.– per semester for members of partner institutions
Type Séminaire
Language(s) English
Code I04.00041-SP25
Target audience

This course is for participants whose level corresponds to level A2 or B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please only register if your level corresponds to the course. If you are unsure of your level, please contact us to take a placement test.

Content

Target audience
This course is open to all students and employees of the University of Fribourg and partner institutions with pre-intermediate (A2) to intermediate (B1) English language skills. 

Course contents and teaching method
This course focusses on developing speaking skills (fluency and accuracy) and is highly communicative. Participants will work in pairs and small groups on themes including: identity, jobs, education, sports, money, fame... and many more. Come along and have fun practicing your English! 

Workload and evaluation
There is no homework or evaluation on this course.

Materials
Handouts are provided and all the course materials are available on Moodle. 

Goals

By the end of this course you will have developed your ability to:

  • identify the topic of discussion (when it is conducted slowly and clearly)
  • exchange opinions using simple language
  • make and respond to suggestions
  • agree and disagree with others
Prerequisite

The General Conditions for Participation in Language Courses apply. 

Director(s)

Hart Andrew