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Second Foreign Language

This course develops students' communicative competence in a second foreign language at the elementary level. It introduces the phonetic system, basic vocabulary, and grammatical structures of the target language. Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through communicative activities on everyday topics such as self-introduction, family, work, and travel. The course also builds cultural awareness of the target language countries.

The goal of mastering the discipline

To develop students' communicative competence in a second foreign language at the elementary level, enabling them to use the language for everyday communication and professional purposes.

The skills you get

  • Know basic phonetic, lexical, and grammatical structures of the second foreign language.
  • Be able to participate in dialogues on everyday topics, understand the main idea of adapted texts, and produce simple monological and dialogical statements.
  • Master skills in independent language learning and self-assessment.
  • Apply the language in simple communicative situations.

Topics covered

  • The course introduces students to the phonetic system, basic vocabulary, and grammatical structures of the second foreign language. It develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through communicative activities. The course covers everyday topics such as self-introduction, family, work, and travel. Students practice dialogue and monologue speech, learn to read adapted texts, and write simple messages. The course also builds cultural awareness of the target language countries.

When instructed

  • 1st year, 1st and 2nd semester
  • 2nd year, 1st and 2nd semester

List of references and sourses

CEFR-aligned textbooks for the target language
Authentic audio and video materials
Online language learning platforms and dictionaries
Grammar and vocabulary reference books