Communication through TED talks - BMEGT60W61A

The course aims to develop the comprehensive and listening skills of B2 level students based on TED talks and stu-dents’ needs. Special focus is laid on skills related to work and learning.

1. The student knows the different types of English pronunciation and understands their differences.
2. The student is familiar with the characteristics of up-to-date English (collocations, proverbs, catchphrases).
3. The student is familiar with basic note-taking techniques.
4. The student is familiar with a number of typical presentation techniques.

1. The student is able to understand the different pronunciations of speakers of different nationalities.
2. The student is able to understand lectures on various topics related to their studies.
3. The student is able to have a deeper, more accurate understanding of cultural references.
4. The student is able to express an opinion on the contents of lectures.
5. The student is able to actively use vocabulary related to the topics covered by the course.

1. The student is prepared to tolerate various pronunciations of speakers of different nationalities.
2. The student shows an interest in TED lectures and sees their potential for language learning.

1. The student develops their note-taking techniques independently.
2. The student feels responsible for their own language learning.
3. The student has acquired basic language learning strategies that help him / her learn the language independently

During the course, TED lectures are taken as a basis for language skills development taking into account students’ interests and needs and using a variety of teaching methods. As the course mainly focuses on the development of comprehensive and listening skills, students are given an opportunity to discuss various topics, with the help of co-operative techniques.

• Letölthető jegyzet./Notes.

Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level.

Communication exercises, presentations, assignments.

• Communication exercises, presentations, assignments.: 100

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According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.

In line with the students' needs and professional interests, the course is based on TED lectures. The main aim of the course is to develop language skills development (both for work and studies), which also determines the selection of TED-speeches.