LV1 English

The aim of this course is to reinforce fundamental English skills, with particular emphasis on grammar, written and oral comprehension and expression. It is designed to help students progress towards a functional and professional use of English in international contexts.

In semester 5, students :

• review essential grammatical structures and key aspects of English syntax;

• explore the origins and evolution of the English language to better understand its underlying logic;

• work on the differences between English and French expressions of time;

• improve oral fluency through structured classroom discussions and activities;

• write their CVs in English, familiarizing themselves with the cultural conventions of the English-speaking world and how to present their technical skills and training in writing;

• follow a guided self-study grammar module on Moodle, assessed by regular in-class quizzes.

The long-term aim of English LV1 courses is to enable engineering students to achieve a sufficient level of fluency to undertake internships in English-speaking countries, or in professional environments where English is the working language (e.g. international university laboratories). Some students may also wish to spend an academic semester abroad at an English-speaking university, which requires a high level of listening, speaking and writing skills. This overall objective should be kept in mind from the very first year at ENSEIRB-MATMÉCA, within the CReL (Centre de Ressources en Langues).

In semester 5, the teaching objectives are as follows:

• Review and consolidate fundamental English grammatical structures;

• Explore the history and development of the English language;

• Understand conceptual differences in the expression of time in English and French.

Regular in-class quizzes are used to assess student progress and reinforce learning throughout the semester.
Students are encouraged to actively practice oral English in class and to prepare their CVs in English, with a view to future international mobility opportunities (internships or academic exchanges).

At the same time, the course aims to reinforce mastery of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and writing skills. This progression enables students to prepare effectively for a minimum B2 level in TOEIC or IELTS before semester 7, a prerequisite for validation of their engineering degree.

Structure :

• Moodle "Grammaring" module: self-learning online grammar lessons and exercises (8 hours per semester)
  
  

Themes :

• History and nature of the English language
  
  

• Morphology and syntax: word and sentence structure
  
  

• Vocabulary enrichment
  
  

• English verbs
  
  

Tutorials (2 hours/week) :

• English in a global context
  
  

• Effective learning strategies
  
  

• Phonetics and intonation
  
  

• Scientific English: numbers and equations
  
  

• Hot topics in science
  
  

• International mobility
  
  

• CV writing in English
  

• Work independently (C13, N1-N4)
  
  

• Understand and express yourself orally and in writing in English (C10 / N1-N3)
  
  

• Speak fluently and precisely (C10 / N1-N3)
  
  

• Adapt communication to the context (C10, C12 / N1-N3)
  
  

• Understand and use scientific discourse in English (C10, C12 / N1-N3)
  
  

• Use available resources to prepare for international mobility (C10, C12, C13 / N1-N3)

• Supervised self-study on Moodle: students are required to follow the "Grammaring"course available on the Moodle platform. This self-study course accompanies the classroom course and covers key grammatical structures. In-class quizzes are regularly organized to assess the concepts covered in this course.
• Various teaching aids: handouts (S5 course pack), press, audiovisuals
• Multimedia: Quizlet and Kahoot