ISTANBUL UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

A1 Timetable

Class 1 9.00-9.45

Class 2 9.55-10.40

Class 3 10.50-11.35

Class 4 11.45-12.30

A1&A2&B1 Timetable

Class 1 13.00-13.45

Class 2 13.55-14.40

Class 3 14.50-15.35

Class 4 15.45-16.30

2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR FALL SEMESTER

• A1 Level

1st SemesterCutting Edge Elementary (3rd Edition)Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate (3rd Edition)Writing Booklet

2nd SemesterCutting Edge Intermediate (3rd Edition)Longman Academic Reading Series 1Contemporary Topics 1 (ONLY when we’re back to face-to-face teaching)Writing BookletExtra Grammar Booklet

1st SemesterCutting Edge Pre-Intermediate (3rd Edition)Longman Academic Reading Series 2Contemporary Topics 2Writing BookletExtra Grammar Booklet

2nd SemesterCutting Edge Intermediate (3rd Edition)Longman Academic Reading Series 2Contemporary Topics 2 Writing BookletExtra Grammar Booklet

• A2 Level

• B1 Level

1st SemesterCutting Edge Intermediate (3rd Edition)Longman Academic Reading Series 3Contemporary Topics 3Writing BookletExtra Grammar Booklet

2nd SemesterCutting Edge Intermediate (3rd Edition)Longman Academic Reading Series 3Contemporary Topics 3Writing BookletExtra Grammar Booklet

BOOKS TO BE COVERED

• Why do I have to buy original copies instead of pirated copies?

Piracy is an act of crime.

Original books come with QR codes which give access to online exercises. So, you can practice on your own.

Some parts in books might be skipped so you can do them online later.

Original copies come with CDs so you can listen to a track as much as you need.

FALL SEMESTER DATE

Classes begin October 20, 2020

QUIZ 1 Week 7 (December 3, 2020)

MIDTERM EXAM 1 Week 14 (January 20, 2021)

Last day of classes January 29, 2021

PROFICIENCY EXAM February 4, 2021

SPRING SEMESTER DATE

Classes begin February 22, 2021

MIDTERM 1 MAKE-UP EXAM March 2, 2021

QUIZ 2 Week 7 (April 9, 2021)

MIDTERM EXAM 2 Week 14 (May 24-26, 2021)

MIDTERM 2 MAKE-UP EXAM June 1-3, 2021

Last day of classes June 4, 2021

FINAL EXAM June 14, 2021

FINAL MAKE-UP EXAM July 1, 2021

Preparatory Classes Academic Calendar

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

MIDTERM EXAM 1(MIDTERM MAKE-UP EXAM)

%8 MIDTERM EXAM 1(MIDTERM MAKE-UP EXAM)

%8

QUIZ 1 %7 QUIZ 2 %7

Fall Semester Writing Portfolio %5 Spring Semester Writing Portfolio %5

Fall Semester Speaking Portfolio %5 Spring Semester Speaking Portfolio %5

FINAL EXAM %50

FINAL MAKE-UP EXAM %50

GRADING SYSTEM

EXAM CONTENT

QUIZ MIDTERM

GrammarVocabulary

GrammarVocabularyReadingWriting

QUIZ MIDTERM FINAL EXAM

GrammarVocabulary

ReadingWritingListeningSpeaking

ReadingWritingListeningSpeaking

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER (if it’s face-to-face)

WRITING & SPEAKING PORTFOLIO

• Writing portfolio tasks and speaking portfolio tasks are to be submitted to Google Classroom.

• More info will be given by class teachers.

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

Writing Portfolio Speaking Portfolio Writing Portfolio Speaking Portfolio

• 4 tasks (Draft 1&2)• 2 tasks with no

drafts for repeatstudents

• 2 assessed tasks• 2 unassessed tasks

• 4 tasks (Draft 1&2)• 2 tasks with no

drafts for repeatstudents

• 2 assessed tasks• 2 unassessed tasks

AKSİS

• Your exam results will appear on your Aksis account.

Learning a language online

• Due to the pandemic, the new semester will be online. And, it is of utmost importance for students to attend classes, participate, do assignments and monitor their own learning.

• Monitoring your learning is asking yourself some questions about your learning progress.

▪ How well do I understand this?

▪ What am I unsure about?

▪ Why didn't I understand this?

▪ Why did I answer wrong?

▪ Can I learn vocabulary well?

Distance Learning Tips for Students

• Create an area for studying

• Make an agenda

• Don’t procrastinate

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions

• Take advantage of your online resources

• Actively participate

• Give yourself a break from social media

• Get dressed for school

• Don’t forget that your mic and cam are on

How to write an email to your teacher1. Mail address: Get an email address using your full name

2. Subject (Konu)

3. Content (İçerik)

- Greeting (Selamlaşma): Sayın Hocam, Dear John

- Introduce yourself (Kendinizi tanıtın): A12’den xxx

- Be direct (Direkt olun): xxx hakkında yazıyorum.

- Spelling, punctuation: Yazım ve noktalama kurallarına dikkat edin. Kısaltma ve emoji kullanmayın.

4. Closing: ‘‘Regards, Saygılar, Thanks, Teşekkürler, Thanks in advance, Şimdiden teşekkür ederim.’’. Also, add your name.

Attaching files: ‘‘Attached you may find xxx/ xxx ile alakalı dosyayı ekte bulabilirsiniz.’’