Program Overview

Program Overview

The English Language course aims to consolidate linguistic competence in English at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This level is considered intermediate or "threshold" and is expected to have been acquired during secondary school education.

Objectives and Contents

Objectives

The course objectives are to develop reading and listening skills at the B1 level of the CEFR. Students are expected to comprehend key points of familiar topics, move with ease in situations that may arise while traveling, and produce simple texts related to familiar or personal interest topics.

Detailed Objectives and Learning Outcomes

At the B1 level, students should be able to:

• Comprehend the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.
• Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
• Produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
• Describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Teaching Methods

The course is delivered online in self-learning mode, accessible at a specified address. It consists of four modules, with the first three including exercises, activities, and grammatical sheets to review structures already known at the B1 level. The fourth module contains three sections, each with a simulation of an exam through which students can confront the types of exercises they will face in the actual exam on a computer.

Course Materials

The course materials are available online in self-learning mode at a specified address.

Instructors and Examination Board

• Instructor: Laura Santini
• Examination Board:
  • President: Sandra Christine Vlasta
  • Member: Elisabetta Zurru
  • Deputy President: Laura Santini

Lessons

Lesson Schedule

The schedule for this course is available on the EasyAcademy portal.

Exams

Examination Method

The exam is an online test on a dedicated platform, accessible at a specified address. It evaluates linguistic competence at the B1 level through a series of exercises similar in type to those proposed in the fourth module of the course.

Examination Schedule

Exams are held during the summer, autumn, and winter examination periods. The exact dates are published in the online examination calendar.

Other Information

Detailed and updated information on examination modalities and timelines is available on the Aulaweb page dedicated to the course.

Program Details

• Code: 72877
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• Credits (CFU):
  • 4 CFU in the first year for SCIENZE GEOLOGICHE 11899 (L-34 R) - GENOVA
• Scientific Disciplinary Sector: L-LIN/12
• Location: GENOVA
• Propaedeuticity: This course is a prerequisite for several other courses, including SCIENZE GEOLOGICHE 8763, STRUMENTI GIS OPERATIVI 98963, and others listed in the course details.
• Modules: The course is composed of modules, including LINGUA INGLESE.
• Educational Materials: Available on AULAWEB.