English for University - Virtual Groups

 

English for University covers the study English in England and practical study skills you will need to study at university. You will develop your confidence and skill in important areas such as research, making group presentations, critical analysis and extended writing.

 

Who is it for?

Our English for University course is designed for international and EU students preparing for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and advanced studies at university in the UK and other English-speaking countries. Keeping our groups small (maximum 10 students) really-helps your learning and progress.

 

Some of our alumni universities:

SOAS

 

Kings College London

 





UAL

 

University of Westminister

Benefits

At the end of the course you can expect to:

 

Listen to lectures more effectively

Write academic texts more confidently

Develop your academic vocabulary and grammar

Gain the research skills required on a university course

Understand better the study culture at university

Clearly express your ideas and opinions in discussions

Course content

English for University increases your knowledge of academic English as well as your study skills. It also helps you become an independent learner so that you are fully prepared to study at degree level in English.

 

 You can expect to cover the following areas:

 

Using and understanding academic vocabulary and grammar

 

Academic listening skills such as extended listening, active listening and note-taking

Academic reading skills such as finding information quickly in texts, summarising and paraphrasing (putting ideas in a text into your own words)

 

Academic writing skills such as planning and linking ideas, essay structure and presenting an argument

 

Academic speaking skills such as leading presentations and discussions, taking part in seminars, debating and explaining ideas.

 

Doing research, analysing, developing and expressing your opinion

 

Working together as a team with colleagues towards a final presentation and essay

 

A key part of the English for University Course is the research project where you work on an essay and a group presentation. You will be assessed and given in-depth feedback on both.

 

Example of essay and presentation topics

 

Essay assessment forms

 

Presentation assessment form

 

Included in fees

Fees include training plus:

 

All course materials and resources

 

Detailed end-of-course progress report

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