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Modern technology has been an integral part of our daily lives for years, and language education is no exception. Online learning has countless advantages, so we decided to create an e-learning program that provides an alternative to traditional courses for those who, for any reason, cannot attend a course with a set schedule (shift workers, parents of young children, or people with busy schedules) but still want or need to learn Czech.
What is E-Learning?
E-learning is a form of education that utilizes modern information and communication technology. E-learning offers broad applications, and at Integration Center Prague, we use this format to teach Czech. On the Moodle platform, where the course is hosted, students have access to interactively designed content and study materials.
What Are the Benefits of the E-Learning Course?
The main advantage is high flexibility in both location and time. You can choose where and when you study. You move through the course content individually, at your own pace and availability. Another benefit is unlimited access to study materials, allowing you to return to them as often as needed. The course is interactive and uses multimedia elements (graphics, images, text, audio), which supports easier retention. An additional benefit is instant feedback on most assignments.
Is the E-Learning Course Right for You?
An e-learning course is a specific type of course and may not suit all students. It requires at least basic computer skills and familiarity with online environments. Additionally, a willingness to learn to navigate the Moodle platform and use the Zoom application is needed. As for language level, the course is designed for absolute beginners (both Slavs and non-Slavs) who have little or no knowledge of Czech.
Thinking About Enrolling in the E-Learning Course? Consider if the course suits you by noting that it is:
- Remote: You complete the course from home or office on your laptop or computer (no need to travel), with no in-person contact with the instructor or classmates.
- Asynchronous: The course doesn’t run in real time (no fixed schedule); you complete the content and exercises at times that suit you, with limited direct interaction with the instructor.
- Self-Paced: This means that the course requires high motivation and discipline on your part as a participant.
What Does the Course Look Like?
Think of the course as a series of interactive exercises completed on the website or the Moodle app (a short video and screenshots from the course can be found below). The course lasts 16 weeks and covers 10 basic topics. Each week’s content is unlocked progressively. Every week ends with homework and a test. Course exercises focus on grammar, listening, reading, and vocabulary. You will practice speaking in four online sessions, included in the course, held at scheduled times.
The course is led by a Czech language instructor who teaches the online sessions and provides feedback on your homework. The online sessions are conducted on the Zoom platform.
What Is Required and How Time-Intensive Is the Course?
The course expects weekly study commitment. This frequency determines how often new content is unlocked, and each new section depends on completing all previous lessons. The weekly time requirement is around three hours, though this is an estimate since each student progresses at a different pace. To complete the course successfully, you need to score at least 70% on the final test and attend at least 50% of the Zoom online sessions. The final test is accessible only to those who complete the entire course.
How Is E-Learning Different from a Traditional Online Course?
Though similar, the two formats differ. An online course has a set schedule, and you join regularly at the same time. The instructor is always present during sessions. In contrast, an e-learning course has no set schedule, and you study at times that suit you. The instructor’s primary role here is to provide feedback on your homework.
Who Created the Course?
The course was developed collaboratively by a methodology expert and three instructors from Integration Center Prague (Kateřina Cegrí-Fiérrez, Anna Rosenová, Eva Šenkýřová, Zuzana Štrachová). All are experienced Czech as a foreign language instructors with years of experience. You can learn more about the individual instructors in the Instructor Team section. The course illustrations are by Kateřina Šturmová.
We hope you enjoy the course as much as the participant in our pilot run: “I liked the course structure, images, and the story of the main characters. The examples were relevant to real life. I appreciated the instructor Barbora Khomenko; she explains things clearly and is very friendly and patient.”
Projekt Integrační centrum Praha X, registrační číslo CZ.12.01.02/00/23_008/0000007, je spolufinancován Evropskou unií a z rozpočtu Ministerstva vnitra České republiky.
