LDS Podebrady
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The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies at Charles University established the Laboratory of Distant Studies in order to prepare distant on-line courses. The Laboratory is located at the castle in the town of Podebrady
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Initially, language courses in the form of blended learning
, which is a combination of e-learning
and attendance conversational meetings, were chosen. The language courses include courses of Czech language
for foreigners and courses of English. English courses available are intended for intermediate and upper-intermediate students, Introductory course of Czech language for foreigners is the first Czech course offered. First Certificate in English and courses of Czech language for foreigners – A1 - B2 levels (CEFR) are being prepared.
The Institute cooperated on a project called @languages within the framework of the European Union
program Leonardo da Vinci. Its aim is to create a course of business English for SMEs.
Podebrady
Poděbrady is a historical spa town in the Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. It lies on the river Labe 50 km east of Prague on the D11 highway. A historic milestone in the life of the town was the year 1905, when it was visited by the German estate owner Prince von Bülow...
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Initially, language courses in the form of blended learning
Blended learning
Blended learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-mediated activities. According to its proponents, the strategy creates a more integrated approach for both instructors and learners. Formerly,...
, which is a combination of e-learning
E-learning
E-learning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching. The information and communication systems, whether networked learning or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process...
and attendance conversational meetings, were chosen. The language courses include courses of Czech language
Czech language
Czech is a West Slavic language with about 12 million native speakers; it is the majority language in the Czech Republic and spoken by Czechs worldwide. The language was known as Bohemian in English until the late 19th century...
for foreigners and courses of English. English courses available are intended for intermediate and upper-intermediate students, Introductory course of Czech language for foreigners is the first Czech course offered. First Certificate in English and courses of Czech language for foreigners – A1 - B2 levels (CEFR) are being prepared.
The Institute cooperated on a project called @languages within the framework of the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
program Leonardo da Vinci. Its aim is to create a course of business English for SMEs.
See also
- Charles University in PragueCharles University in PragueCharles University in Prague is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1348, it was the first university in Central Europe and is also considered the earliest German university...
- Common European Framework of Reference for LanguagesCommon European Framework of Reference for LanguagesThe Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated as CEFR, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasingly, in other countries...
- Electronic learning
- Blended learningBlended learningBlended learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-mediated activities. According to its proponents, the strategy creates a more integrated approach for both instructors and learners. Formerly,...