First year English module M1 (CEF: B1)
Windesheim Business School
Authors: Dinand Warringa, Marianne van Vlierden, Ellen Keates
August 2014, revised
1. Introduction
For you, personally, the question is whether or not your English meets the requirements demanded of a student in Higher Education. In terms of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) this means this module aims at reaching the B1 level of proficiency in Business English. However, regardless of your previous field of study, no exemption will be granted for following the Start-Up English module as we thoroughly prepare you for all other Business English modules you may have in the future.
The module consists of seven two-hour lessons in which you will be able to display your language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Whether or not you have the necessary knowledge to meet the required level of proficiency will be tested in a written (multiple choice) examination during the exam period. The final grade must be at least 5.5 for you to be awarded the 2 credits available for this module. Again, this module serves as the starting point for all English courses at the Windesheim Business School, irrespective of your field of study.
We believe it is of vital importance to not only acquire passive language skills but also practise and acquire active skills in English. Make sure that you actively participate in the English classes to prepare yourself for the final exam in which both of these skills will be tested.
We hope this is a challenging experience and that you will do your utmost to come “up to scratch”. Good luck!
July 2013,
Dinand Warringa
Marianne van Vlierden
Ellen Keates
