Welcome to MISi S TOUCHSTONE MISi S Language

Welcome to MISi. S & TOUCHSTONE@MISi. S Language Programme

TOUCHSTONE@MISi. S Language Programme Difficulty level: B 1+/ intermediate (= band 5 IELTS)

Head of the department – Bondareva Lilia Vladimirovna • Administrators and coordinators: • • • Touchstone academic coordinator: Ermakova Polina Victorovna TS-4 coordinator: Kiryukhina Natalia Sergeevna Technical support – Kovaleva Elena Viktorovna, Ksenich Sergey Vladimirovich • +http: //vk. com/touchstonevmisis

Blended learning • This module is based on blended learning. • You have F 2 F classes with a teacher and online tasks for self-study at home (50%/50%). • Cambridge Learning Management System (LMS) is your place on the Web for learning English. Use it to prepare for F 2 F classes, to recycle, to communicate with your teacher and classmates, etc. • In the beginning of each semester you get new password to log in and work online.

Module format Continuous assessment Credit system: Attendance, Learner Autonomy, Deadlines LMS: blogs, forums, chats, wiki, voice tools Written tests online: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 Written and oral quizzes in class: 1, 2 Midterm (written and oral) test 1 Final (written and oral) test 2 Project work *Vocabulary work, note-taking *PET (= Preliminary English Test) preparation: exam format, vocabulary, speaking strategies

PET exam Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), is an intermediate level qualification. It shows you are able to use your English language skills for work, study and travel.

TS Credit System • transparent and efficient system of evaluation of knowledge and skills, • focus on regular work in the framework of the module, • a student and a teacher both are responsible for the educational process

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PROJECT WORK -

Events of the department • online monitoring • English days in NUST ‘MISIS’ • Students TALK • Stress Box, St. Valentine’s Day, Wardle, etc.

Learner Autonomy Learn autonomously means: • To be independent • To manage time and use resources to study new material effectively • To use tools which can help in learning English • To control your knowledge yourself

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