Welcome to English L1 LSSH
This course is designed to help you reach the B1 level required for your degree. We will focus on building your skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Your teacher: Miryam Danielsson
Course platform: E-Learn (Check it every week for homework and announcements)
📅 Important Dates
- Semester 1 Start: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Semester 1 End: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Semester 2 Start: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Semester 2 End: Wednesday, May 7, 2026
Holidays (No Classes):
- Autumn Break: Oct 24 (eve) – Nov 3 (morn)
- Christmas Break: Dec 19 (eve) – Jan 5 (morn)
- Winter Break: Feb 13 (eve) – Feb 23 (morn)
- Spring Break: Apr 10 (eve) – Apr 20 (morn)
📚 What We Will Study
- Semester 1: Reading & Writing Comprehension.
- Themes: Changing Societies
- Grammar: Based on the A1/A2/B1 curriculum.
- Semester 2: Listening & Speaking.
- Themes: The Work Environment, Social Media.
- Grammar: Continuing from Semester 1.
✏️ How You Will Be Graded
Your final grade is based on continuous assessment (Évaluation Continue Intégrale - ECI).
Semester 1:
- CC1 (30%): A test on vocabulary, grammar, and reading around week 44.
- The first test will be on Friday, november 7th, from 13:30 to 14:30 in amphitheatre 2, building letters. Please be on time. You need to leave your bag by the door, bring a black or blue pen and take a seat assigned to you by the teacher. Cell phones are absolutely forbidden! The content of the test is listed on Elearn.
- Le premier contrôle aura lieu le vendredi 7 novembre, de 13h30 à 14h30, dans l'amphithéâtre 2, bâtiment Lettres. Merci d'être ponctuel. Vous devrez laisser votre sac à l'entrée, apporter un stylo noir ou bleu et vous asseoir à la place qui vous sera attribuée par le professeur. Les téléphones portables sont strictement interdits ! Le contenu du test est disponible sur Elearn.
- CC2 (50%): A longer test on reading, grammar, and writing during the last class before Christmas.
- CC3 (20%): Based on mini-quizzes and your active participation in class.
Semester 2:
- CC1 (30%): A speaking presentation during the semester.
- CC2 (50%): A final test on listening comprehension and grammar.
- CC3 (20%): Based on mini-quizzes and your active participation in class.
⚠️ Important Information
- Attendance is not optional, you are supposed to participate in every class.
- Homework: Will be posted weekly on E-Learn. It is essential for your progress.
- Absences for Tests: If you miss a test (CC1 or CC2) for a valid reason (with proof like a doctor's note), you must present proof of absence 48 hours
- Participation: Active participation in class is expected and will count toward your final grade.
We are here to help you succeed! Good luck this year.
- Irakaslea: Miryam Danielsson