User:Ooswesthoesbes/Shkola Hurbanovni/Introduction: English

This is an introduction for the study English which is taught at the Shkola Hurbanovni. There are several subjects within this study, for example:
 * English grammar: these lessons will mainly help you to learn how to use a perfect grammar.
 * English vocabulary: you need to have a very extended active vocabulary to pass your exams; these lessons will help you to learn English words you've never heard of before.
 * History of English: this subject will show you how English developed through the ages. You'll read Beowulf and many other Old English, Middle English and Early Modern English texts.
 * Differences between American and British English: you need to know the differences between the two spellings and the articulation.
 * English literature: if you don't like reading a book, you shouldn't study English. English literature, often in combination with the subject "History of English" will be one of the most important subjects and it will take up to half the time you spend on your study.
 * Lovian English: you will learn many things about all regional Lovian varieties, especially Hurbanovan English.

Information about the students
We have been following a group of students who started their study in 2004. Here is the outcome of our research:
 * 2004: first year bachelor:
 * 63 students, of which were: 54 Lovian, 5 American and 4 with another nationality.
 * Six people didn't finish the first year.
 * 5% did not pass the exams.
 * 2005: second year bachelor:
 * 61 students, of which were: 51 Lovian, 6 American and 4 with another nationality.
 * Two people didn't finish the second year.
 * 14% did not pass the exams.
 * 2006: third year bachelor:
 * 57 students, of which were: 50 Lovian, 5 American and 3 with another nationality.
 * Zero people didn't finish the third year.
 * 18% did not pass the exams.
 * 2007: first year master:
 * 41 students, of which were: 39 Lovian and 3 with another nationality.
 * Eight people didn't finish the forth year.
 * 6% did not pass the exams.
 * 2008: second year master:
 * 30 students, of which were: 28 Lovian and 2 with another nationality.
 * Zero people didn't finish the fifth year.
 * 17% did not pass the exams.