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Language Courses Overview

To determine your approximate language level, it is recommended that you do a placement test, many of which are freely available on the Internet. Many of these tests can be found in the Self-assessment section of the pdf Self-study Weblinks available at OJZ.

Please find below a list of recommended courses. Students may, however, register for any courses they wish.

Basic courses – Bachelor's studies – general English

CEFR in-out levels
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A0 – A2 OJZ 100 and OJZ 101 – BA1 for complete beginners
A1 – A2 OJZ 110 and OJZ 111 – BA1 OJZ 210 and OJZ 211 – BA1 NS
A2 – B1 OJZ 120 and OJZ 121 – BA2 OJZ 220 and OJZ 221 – BA2 NS
B1 – B2 OJZ 130 and OJZ 131 – BA3 OJZ 230 and OJZ 231 – BA3 NS

Basic courses – Master's studies – academic English

For students who have chosen TOEFL ITP

CEFR in-out levels Courses
B2 – C1 OJZ 310 – English for Academic Purposes 1 OJZ 410 – Presentation Skills in English
B2 – C1 OJZ 320 – English for Academic Purposes 2 OJZ 440 – Debate and Discussion
B2 – C1 OJZ 330 – TOEFL ITP Preparation. Grammar and Vocabulary OJZ 430 – TOEFL ITP Preparation. Listening and Reading
B2 – C1 OJZ 420 – Academic Writing
B2 – C1 OJZ 450 – Scientific Writing

Basic courses – Master's studies – practical English

For students who have chosen TOEIC L&R

CEFR in-out levels Courses
B1+ – C1 OJZ 530 – English for the Workplace 1 OJZ 410 – Presentation Skills in English
B1+ – C1 OJZ 531 – English for the Workplace 2 OJZ 440 – Debate and Discussion
B1+ – C1 OJZ 532 – English for Meetings and Social Skills OJZ 420 – Academic Writing
B1+ – C1 OJZ 546 – English for TOEIC C1

PHD studies

CEFR in-out levels Courses
B2 - C1 OJZ 500 – PHD English

Before taking the Doctor's Final English Examination (OJZ 950), students are to acquire a credit for “TOEFL ITP for PhD Students” (OJZ 940). It is recommended to attend MA 3 TOEFL Preparation courses (see above) and any other MA course/s if necessary.

Additional and specialized courses

CEFR in-out levels Courses
B1 – B2 OJZ 520 and OJZ 521 – English for IT
B1 – B2 OJZ 525 and OJZ 526 – English for Science
B1 – B2 OJZ 530 and OJZ 531 – English for the Workplace
B1 – B2 OJZ 532 – English for Meetings and Social Skills
A2 – C1 OJZ 540 – English for Autonomous Learning
B1 – B2 OJZ 545 – English for TOEIC B2
B1 – B2 OJZ 546 – English for TOEIC C1
B2 – C2 OJZ 555 – English for Intercultural Communication
B2 – C1 OJZ 560 – English through Sustainability
B2 – C1 OJZ 600 – BA 4 idiomatic language
B2 – C1 OJZ 610 – BA 4 practical language
B1 – B2 OJZ 630 – Academic Writing for Crossborder Studies
B1 – B2 OJZ 670 – English conversation, CEFR: B1-B2
A2 – B2 OJZ 680 – Block TOEIC Listening and Reading preparation course
B2 – C1 OJZ 682 – Block TOEFL ITP preparation course

Other languages

CEFR in-out levels Courses
Czech A0 – A1 OJZ 550 – Czech for Foreigners
Spanish A0 – B1 OJZ 701 – Spanish 1 OJZ 702 – Spanish 2
OJZ 703 – Spanish 3 OJZ 704 – Spanish 4
OJZ 705 – Spanish 5 OJZ 706 – Spanish 6
French A0 – B1 OJZ 711 – French 1 OJZ 712 – French 2
OJZ 713 – French 3 OJZ 714 – French 4
OJZ 715 – French 5 OJZ 716 – French 6
German A0 – B1 OJZ 721 – German 1 OJZ 722 – German 2
OJZ 723 – German 3 OJZ 724 – German 4
OJZ 725 – German 5 OJZ 726 – German 6
OJZ 727 – German Conversation
Russian A0 – A2 OJZ 731 – Russian 1 OJZ 732 – Russian 2
OJZ 733 – Russian 3 OJZ 734 – Russian 4

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For Students

Language Department

  • CEFR

    The abbreviation CEFR used in the course descriptions refers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which describes A1 - C2 language levels.

    CEFR assessment grid (pdf)

  • Placement Test

    Quick OJZ Placement Test

    The test is based on grammar and vocabulary. Download it, do it, correct it using the key and you can find out your approximate level of English in the table below. The test won't take you more than 40 minutes.

    Evaluation of the test

    This evaluation only serves as a basic reference. There are more detailed and more accurate placement tests that test language skills available on various webpages (e.g. Dialang, TOEIC placement test).

    Number of correct answers CEFR level
    0 - 15 A0
    16 - 35 A1
    36 - 55 A2
    56 - 75 B1
    76 - 95 B2
    96 - 120 C1

    TOEIC Listening Test

    A short TOEIC Listening-skills test is available here.

    • 25 questions
    • 15 minutes
    • Beginner to Advanced (A1 to C1 on the CEFR)
    • Tests the candidate's listening skills
    • Instant results
    • Use your existing ETS account or register

    More information about the TOEIC and TOEFL tests: ETS website
    and more information on the Language Department website.

    LanguageCert Placement Test

    Quick online placement test – 25 multiple-choice questions. The test is available on the LanguageCert webpage here.

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Entrance examinations

Language Department

Entrance Examinations

Entrance Examination for Biological Chemistry

The examination aims to assess the student's ability to study in English. The minimum level required is B2.

Applicants who have an International Certificate at B2 level or above do not need to take the entrance examination. Simply submit a certified copy of the certificate with your application.

The examination takes the form of an individual online interview via MS Teams, consists of three parts, and takes approximately thirty minutes.

  1. Initial interview – introduction, interest in the field
  2. Reading Comprehension
  3. Listening Comprehension

Comprehension and the ability to express oneself in English are assessed. Students are evaluated on a 0–60-point scale, with a minimum of 30 points required for admission.

A valid ID, a personal computer with a working camera and a microphone, and a good Internet connection is required for the interview.

Information about the dates of the entrance examination is provided by the Department of Student Affairs of the Faculty of Science.

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