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This article gives brief feedback on the application of a flipped classroom approach to the Czech language course for foreigners within the summer semester 2022/2023 at the Technical University of Liberec. It is generally known that the flipped classroom approach is an instructional strategy that involves reversing the traditional roles of in-class lectures and homework. It can offer many potential benefits, such as an active way of learning, enhanced student engagement, and immediate feedback. However, not all subjects or topics may be suitable for the flipped approach, and it may not be the best fit for every teacher or student. Additionally, access to technology and resources outside the classroom can be a potential challenge for some students. In the article, the author first briefly describes the flipped classroom method and then shows its advantages and disadvantages. Finally, the example of the implementation of the flipped classroom method in the Czech language course for foreigners is given and analyzed together with a brief survey of opinions on the flipped classroom method.
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Czech Language Course for Foreigners at the Technical University of Liberec – Flipped Classroom Approach Revisited

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The research study deals with the concept of flipped classroom teaching in an online environment. First, the Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach (SOFLA) framework is presented. It consists of eight steps that apply to both synchronous and asynchronous parts of the teaching process. The following part of the article reports the results of a questionnaire survey, which aimed to find out how university students perceive the SOFLA framework in English language teaching. The study found that students gave positive feedback for the parts that focused on group work and homework. Additionally, the synchronous part of the lesson was found to be effective in practicing new content and communication. The article adds to the empirical knowledge in the area of the online flipped classroom and describes a framework that educators can immediately implement in their online language courses.
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Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach (SOFLA): The Flipped Classroom in On-Line Teaching of English Language in College

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From a pedagogical-psychological point of view, communication in teaching occurs between a teacher and a student or between students themselves. It contributes to the activation of internal mental processes, not only in participating individuals, but it benefits the entire class as a whole. Moreover, in the teaching of a foreign language, communication is not only the means of communication, but it also becomes the content of the lesson. Students verify their knowledge and improve their speaking skills through the meaningful use of the foreign language. The willingness to communicate construct answers the question of why some people are more inclined to share their thoughts, knowledge, and opinions verbally more than others. In the presented research, I investigated students’ willingness to communicate in English language courses on a sample of university students (<italic>n</italic> = 350) using a quantitative questionnaire survey. The overall results indicate that students are generally willing to communicate in English language classes, i.e. the overall reported level of willingness to communicate among students was high, and the results of individual speech skills did not indicate significant differences. However, a closer look at individual speaking skills shows that students report a higher willingness to communicate for items that describe receptive speaking skills.
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Are University Students Willing to Communicate in English Language Courses?

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This article, originating from the Faculty of Education at the University of Hradec Králové, investigates auditory linguistic memory and attitudes toward foreign language learning among Czech primary and lower-secondary school students. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design featuring recordings of 10 different languages, the study aimed to measure the efficacy of auditory memory in language recognition and gauge student attitudes. While a generally positive disposition toward learning foreign languages was observed, the data did not support the hypothesis that prior music education enhances language recognition abilities. The findings suggest a nuanced relationship between musical training and language learning, opening up new considerations for educational strategies in foreign language instruction.
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Success Rate of Czech Students’ Performances in Language Memory Test

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Catherine David introduced the concept of heterogeneity during a seminar for teachers. This problematic situation forces teachers to organize a unified course for students mastering the target language at different levels. Taking into account the specific needs of students and their behavior, referred to as learning strategy or style, the concept of heterogeneity finds empirical justifications, which consider it an inevitable element of didactics. The conclusions of this concept are derived from scientific changes at the beginning of the 21st century. In the very specific interpretative logic of the Copenhagen orthodox school, adopted by Christian Puren’s epistemology, the concept of heterogeneity becomes inextricably linked with the concepts of complementarity and complexity. Catherine David proposes to take up this challenge of teaching a heterogeneous class by introducing a differentiated pedagogy, which is presented in the final part of the article.
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Basic Logical and Empirical Principles of the Concept of Heterogeneity

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The author’s dissertation deals with the contemporary styles of Russian and Czech scientific prose in natural sciences. The aim of the research is to provide a detailed description of the language means of functional-semantic categories such as objectivity, abstractness and generality, logic and accuracy, and compression. The research material includes texts from the field of natural science, research articles, and monographs from geology and paleontology. The methods of investigation are a combination of descriptive and comparative methods, complemented by a statistical method. The conducted analysis shows that functional-semantic categories are extensively applied in texts in both languages. The more distinctive differences in quality and quantity are related to objectivity, impersonality, and syntactic compression.
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Comparative Analysis of Grammatical Aspects of Contemporary Russian and Czech Style of Exact Science (in the Field of Geology)

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This article attempts to depict the development of the new English study material for bachelor’s degree students of Biomedicine at the Technical University of Ostrava (VŠBTUO). This material is being created in accordance with the new concept of teaching English at the Institute of Languages VŠB-TUO, which aims to reflect the needs of students of a given field, i.e. above all to build and extend their knowledge in the field of specific professional vocabulary and develop their listening and communication skills. Firstly, the article introduces briefly the institutional conditions and barriers that have influenced the choice, use and design of study materials used at the Institute of Languages of the VSB-TUO. Secondly, the overall structure of the material is dealt with. Thirdly, the criteria set for the material to be met including its technical features following from its electronic nature and interconnection with Learning Management System (LMS) are presented.
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New English Study Material for the Bachelor’s Degree Students of Biomedicine

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This informative and educational article aims to provide helpful guidance for non-native writers who wish to enhance their academic writing skills. One of the most common mistakes in English writing is mixing British and American English. Consistency and accuracy are crucial to successful and effective writing, whether a research paper or just a short text for a PowerPoint presentation. Failure to address this issue often leaves a negative and unprofessional impression and can lead to errors, misunderstanding, or even rejection by editors of impacted journals. First, the article highlights the importance of English as a lingua franca. Then, in the main sections, it lists the most common differences between British and American English. The article also offers strategies for maintaining consistency in the use of English and, along, reminds readers of some general rules to follow. It discusses the role of English dictionaries, and lastly, yet importantly, it looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using automatic spell-checkers and translators.
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How to Write Scholarly Articles in One English: The Importance of Being Consistent

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Languages differ in many ways, and one of the main criteria is vocabulary. It is not surprising when languages that are not closely or distantly related have different vocabularies. However, when we talk about languages that are closely related, mutual communication becomes possible to a certain extent. It is also interesting to note that even within one language or language variant, there can be variations in vocabulary. Although many words may have the same meaning, they are used on different stylistic levels. Some words in one language or variant may have a broader range of meanings than in another, creating what is known as “false friends” which we often encounter in language schooling. Therefore, it is worth taking a closer look at this topic.
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Closely Related Languages and Variants and Their Vocabulary

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Electronic testing offers many advantages over traditional paper-and-pencil testing, such as a more natural testing environment for today’s students, immediate feedback, more effortless organization and logistics, and immediate data analysis. On the other hand, there is a higher risk of students cheating on electronic tests. Electronic testing can improve the educational process, but it is essential to be aware of the potential drawbacks and take steps to mitigate them. Electronic testing of knowledge is a new trend in higher education. It is important to remember, however, that didactic tests are only one of many ways to assess students, and they should be combined with other forms of assessment to obtain a comprehensive picture of student knowledge and skills.
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Benefits and Pitfalls of Electronic Knowledge Testing

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The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational institutions has the potential to optimize the teaching process and save teachers valuable time. Artificial Intelligence can be utilized in various areas of teaching preparation, ranging from creating teaching materials to implementing teaching strategies. This article presents six important areas where AI can be used in teaching foreign languages, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages as well as potential pitfalls.
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The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Foreign Languages

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This review article presents a book published in 2021 by the publishing house Frank &amp; Timme called: “Fachlich – Digital – Regional: Perspektiven auf das Sprachenlehren und – lernen” (editors Ines-Andrea Busch-Lauer &amp; Julia Hartinger). The book is a collection of 17 articles focusing on professional language teaching at universities. The contributions relate to the digital conference, where the results of the cross-border project of two universities were presented, and where possible methodological-didactic solutions were outlined in the online teaching of (professional) language during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collection is divided into three parts, each covering a specific area. The first part is devoted to the teaching of professional language and the analysis of educational materials and formats for the concept of examination (Professional) The second part focuses on the use of digital media in teaching foreign languages (Digitally). The third part – as a result of a three-year project (Regionally) – concentrates on the creation of educational and teaching materials focused on the CzechSaxon border region.
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Professional Business German as One of the Key Competencies of University Graduates in the Cross-Border Region

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The ACC JOURNAL is an international scientific journal that came into existence in 2009. The Technical University of Liberec publishes it Four universities (Technical University of Liberec, Czechia; Technical University Dresden – International Institute Zittau, Germany; University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz, Germany; Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Poland) have joined in the Academic Coordination Centre Nisa (ACC) participate in its production. There are usually three issues per year. The ACC JOURNAL is a periodical publishing original reviewed scientific papers, scientific studies, papers presented at conferences and summaries of findings of research projects. The first issue contains contributions focused on natural sciences and technology, the second one is focused on the science of economics and the third one on social sciences. ACC JOURNAL is a reviewed one. It is built upon the tradition of the “Scientific Treaties” published between 1995 and 2008. The journal is registered in international databases: INDEX COPERNICUS INTERNATIONAL, ERIH PLUS, ROAD Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources and DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals. Archiving  Sciendo archives the contents of this journal in Portico - digital long-term preservation service of scholarly books, journals and collections.  Plagiarism Policy  The editorial board is participating in a growing community of Similarity Check System's users in order to ensure that the content published is original and trustworthy. Similarity Check is a medium that allows for comprehensive manuscripts screening, aimed to eliminate plagiarism and provide a high standard and quality peer-review process. 

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