Elementary Czech I Course Syllabus
Course Overview
This introductory course is designed for beginners with little or no prior exposure to Czech. Over a 12week period, students develop basic communication skills, acquire essential vocabulary, learn fundamental grammar, and gain confidence in everyday interactions. All material is presented in English, with plenty of audio, visual, and interactive activities to support auditory and kinesthetic learners.
Learning Outcomes
- Pronounce Czech letters and sounds accurately.
- Introduce yourself and exchange simple personal information.
- Ask and answer basic questions about time, dates, and locations.
- Use common greetings, farewells, and polite expressions.
- Understand and form simple presenttense statements and negative sentences.
- Read and write basic Czech words, numbers, and short messages.
- Recognise and use the Czech alphabet, including diacritics.
Course Structure
| Week | Topic | Key Grammar | Vocabulary Focus | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction & Alphabet | Pronunciation, basic noun gender (masc., fem.) | Greetings, numbers 120 | Oral pronunciation test |
| 2 | Personal Details | Verb bt (to be) present | Names, nationalities, professions | Short written selfintroduction |
| 3 | Daily Routines | Present simple of regular verbs | Timetelling, days of week | Listening comprehension exercise |
| 4 | Family & Relationships | Possessive adjectives, simple plurals | Family members, relationship terms | Familytree description |
| 5 | Food & Drink | Accusative case for direct objects | Common foods, ordering in a caf | Roleplay restaurant scenario |
| 6 | Getting Around | Prepositions of place & movement | Directions, transport vocabulary | Mapreading activity |
| 7 | Shopping & Money | Numbers 21100, price expressions | Clothing, market items | Pricematching worksheet |
| 8 | Health & Wellbeing | Modal verb muset (must) | Body parts, common ailments | Dialogue at a pharmacy |
| 9 | Leisure & Hobbies | Present progressive alternatives | Sports, hobbies, cultural activities | Short video description |
| 10 | Weather & Seasons | Adjectives of description, comparative forms | Weather terms, seasons | Weather report presentation |
| 11 | Review & Practice | All grammar covered so far | Mixed vocabulary review | Interactive quiz & peer feedback |
| 12 | Final Assessment | Integration of all structures | Comprehensive vocabulary | Combined written & oral exam |
Teaching Methodology
The course follows a communicative approach. Each class begins with a brief review, followed by a listening or speaking warmup, the introduction of new language items, controlled practice, and finally a freetalk or roleplay activity. Multimedia resourcesaudio clips, short videos, and interactive online exercisesare used to reinforce pronunciation and listening comprehension. Weekly homework assignments consist of short writing tasks, flashcard drills, and selfassessment quizzes on the course platform.
Assessment Policy
- Formative assessments (quizzes, inclass participation, homework) account for 40% of the final grade.
- Summative assessments (midterm oral, final written & oral exam) account for 60%.
- Students must achieve at least 60% overall to pass the course.
- Extra credit may be earned through optional cultural projects, such as a short presentation on Czech traditions.
Required Materials
- Course textbook: esk pro cizince Level 1 (any recent edition)
- Workbook & audio CD/online audio files
- Personal notebook or digital notetaking app
- Access to the learning management system (LMS) for assignments and resources
Contact & Support
For questions about the syllabus, assignments, or additional help, please contact the instructor via email at czkourse@university.edu. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 14:0015:30, in Room 212 of the Language Center. Tutoring sessions are available by appointment.
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