English

English tutorial for students in the "L3 Bioproduction and Biotechnology for Health" program, aimed at developing professional autonomy in English.

Strengthen and consolidate language skills based on the five language competencies described by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), in order to prepare students for a professional environment where English may be used in a variety of ways:

· Interactions in English with foreign colleagues.

· Use of equipment, software, and user manuals in English only.

· Participation in international training courses, seminars, or conferences.

Specific objectives:

· Increased practice in oral expression.

· Vocabulary and grammar: basic communication skills enabling students to describe and discuss materials and equipment (learning and communicating how to use them); particular attention to the use of the passive voice (used to describe materials and methods)

· Technical and specific vocabulary: consumables (samples, products, etc.) and equipment (machine parts, computer language, etc.).

Reading and listening comprehension, grammar concepts, and advanced writing and speaking skills (for example, a B1 level on the CEFR at the start of the course does not guarantee that a B2 level will be achieved by the end of the course).

Continuous assessment – Attendance and active participation in classes will be required.

· Listening comprehension – Audiovisual materials: for example, a tutorial video on how to use equipment.

· Reading comprehension – Based on instruction manuals or articles and reviews from scientific publications.

· Oral expression in interaction – Interviews and group work: for example, solving a technical problem (during a telephone conversation with a technician/technical support)

· Written expression – Writing instructions, protocols, and descriptions of technical procedures.

· Oral expression in individual presentations: presentation of an experiment or piece of equipment.

Recommended prerequisites:

Level B2 of the CEFR in both speaking and writing