Description
Short description. The system of English verb tenses differs significantly from the corresponding system in our native language. Therefore, we find it difficult to make a distinction between English tenses and face difficulties using them correctly.
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Group of competencies - Group 1 -
Level B training programmes (experienced)
Learning structure
Aim. Applying a novel approach to teaching, this course aims to assist intermediate (levels B1-B2) learners of English in clarifying uncertainties regarding the English tense system and using the tenses correctly.
Content:
Simple and continuous aspects (present and past);
Perfect and perfect continuous aspects (present and past);
Future forms.
Developed skills. Ability to use English tenses.
Target group. VMU academic and non-academic staff.
Duration. 10 academic hours.
Place. The course will be held remotely. Web cameras and microphones are obligatory.
Professional development practices by groups of competencies. Group 1 - general (foreign languages, intercultural communication, and cooperation, management, etc.).
The direction of professional development practices. Level B training programme (experienced) - for those wishing to develop and/or acquire new competencies or to maintain existing qualifications.
Teachers
Lecturer at the VMU Institute of Foreign Languages and the Faculty of Humanities
Doctoral student at the University of Turku, Finland
Member of the IFL Research Cluster "Research in Plurilingual Competence Development"
Member of the Scientific Committee of the "Sustainable Multilingualism" Conference
Reviewer at the scientific journal "Sustainable Multilingualism"
Organizer of various lectures and seminars for VMU staff and other communities
Over ten years of experience in teaching English as a foreign language