English for Academic Purposes

Focusing on the specific English language skills required to study at English universities or on other English-speaking academic programmes, this course is for those who already have a high level of written and spoken English. The English language skills required for academic study differ from those needed to communicate in general day-to-day life. That is never more apparent than when applying or preparing to study abroad.

This course introduces students to IELTS Academic, the English exam often required to study on an English-Speaking university course and accepted by over 11,000 organisations worldwide. With a focus on the IELTS exam tasks, our course gives students the tools they need to successfully and confidently study an academic course delivered and assessed in the English language. We concentrate on language techniques that can prove challenging when using English in academia, particularly at university level. Covering a breadth of skills from critical analysis and argument formation to essay writing, presenting and debating, this course is designed to push students to the next level of academic fluency.

Written English learning will cover how to analyse articles, studies and research papers. Students will learn how to write critically, constructing arguments in a logical format and to use the correct formality and academic register for maximum clarity and impact at university level. By exploring IELTS speaking exam questions, spoken English practice will include the development of debate, public speaking, and presentation skills; improving students’ confidence and ability to communicate their ideas clearly and with ease. With these new-found skills and insight into exam English for academic purposes, students will be able to use the English language as a sophisticated tool to convey their intellectual aptitude, giving them confidence in applying to or succeeding in English-speaking academic settings.