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The English language course aims to develop and/or consolidate the four language skills (reading, speaking, listening and writing) at the B1 level (lower intermediate) of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). Students who successfully complete the course will have acquired the grammar, lexis and syntax in general English at the threshold level of the CEFR as well as the technical-scientific terminology of the Social Work field in order to be able to interact effectively in various everyday life situations (so-called “survival English”) and to use their knowledge of the language in a practical manner in the Social Work field knowledge and understanding Acquiring and/or consolidating a practical knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary and syntax in order to deal with various situations in work or everyday life. This means developing and/or consolidating the ability to: understand the key points of non-complex speech in standard English on familiar themes concerning one’s job, study, free time etc.; understand common everyday written texts concerning one’s job or everyday life. The course specifically aims at developing various reading strategies for dealing with technical texts of the Social Work field: skimming (to get the overall gist), scanning (to glean specific information) and intensive reading for a thorough understanding of the whole text. applying knowledge and understanding Being able to apply the acquired grammar, syntax and specific vocabulary in order to: deal with the most common situations faced when travelling in English speaking areas or places where English is used as a “lingua franca”; take part in conversations on specific topics of personal interest or concerning everyday life; describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions by linking simple expressions; briefly state the reasons or provide explanations for opinions and plans; produce simple texts (personal letters, short accounts etc.) on familiar themes or of personal interest; and translate simple sentences concerning the Social Work field. making judgements The course envisages individual and group activities to develop independent evaluation and judgement skills in the language sphere through practical exercises concerning the interpretation of graphic and numerical data of the Social Work field and the subsequent presentation of the key elements in English. communication skills The ability to communicate and interact effectively with regard to various everyday life situations (so-called “survival English”) and to non-complex situations in one’s job. learning skills The course will provide students with the specific language used in various genres of text and documentation of the Social Work field, including conference and seminar programs, encyclopedia entries, textbooks and manuals, university prospectuses, pamphlets, newspapers and specialized journals, research papers and abstracts, websites; all with a view to providing students with a tool for researching and understanding documentation (even found on the internet) that is useful for their studies and future career.