Objectives
- Improve reading and oral comprehension skills.
- Expand the knowledge of English grammatical structures and vocabulary, especially the vocabulary of the field of studies.
- Increase fluency in speaking and writing.
Syllabus
A. Grammar
1. Verb forms
2. Modal Verbs
3. Prepositions
4. Definite and indefinite articles
5. Pronouns
6. Adjectives and adverbs
7. Idiomatic expressions
8. Writing and reading skills
9. Structuring texts
B. Functional/notional content
1. Expressing opinion and attitudes; giving suggestions or advice
2. Describing past experiences and storytelling
3. Describing feelings and emotions
4. Making comparisons and assessments
5. Describing future plans and ambitions; making predictions
6. Writing and responding to semi-formal or formal messages
7. Dealing with workplace situations
Bibliography
ACKLAM, R. (1992). Help with Phrasal Verbs. Oxford: Macmillan Education. ANDERSON, K., MACLEAN, J. & LYNCH, T. (2004). Study Speaking. Cambridge: University Press. BRIEGER, N. & POHL, A. (2007). Technical English: Vocabulary and Grammar. Oxford: Summertown. KOESTER, A. (2004). The Language of Work. London: Routledge. MARSEN,S. (2013). Professional Writing. London: Palgrave Macmillan. Obras de referência recomendadas: - um dicionário monolingue da língua inglesa; - um thesaurus; - um dicionário bilingue (Inglês/Português); - uma gramática da língua inglesa, por exemplo: SWAN, M. & WALTER, C. (2003). The Good Grammar Book. Oxford: University Press. Também serão usados materiais criados pelo docente, uma seleção de textos, bem como clips de áudio e vídeo diversos.