Course Instructor: Jean Antunes
With the internationalisation of higher education and research, developing communication skills in English is essential for all those in university education and academia. These communication skills include the ability to produce accurate written texts in English such as articles and research papers, to read academic texts effectively and efficiently, as well as participate in academic discussions, debates and give oral presentations/present papers.
This English for Academic Purposes course is designed to help you improve your overall use of English in the academic context. It will focus on consolidating your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and strategies that are necessary to produce more accurate academic writing and to speak more fluently.
This course is aimed at participants who are involved in higher education and academia. It will be particularly useful for students in higher education, faculty members and researchers.
Register until September 15th.
Aims and objectives
- To develop participants’ academic reading, writing and speaking skills through the consolidation of grammar and academic vocabulary;
- To develop participants’ academic writing skills through the practice of strategies to write abstracts, introductions, discussions and conclusions sections, to use paraphrasing, integrate sources in writing and prepare for publication;
- To provide exposure to and practice of academic speaking skills to develop fluency for discussions, debates and oral presentations.
Pre-requisites
Level B2
Classes available:
October 15th to December 12th
Tuesdays and Thursdays – 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm – online
October 19th to December 21st
Saturdays – 10 am to 1 pm – online
The English for Academic Purposes course will be held online, via Zoom. We believe that online courses offer several advantages, as they eliminate the need for travel and allow for better management of professional/academic life with other commitments.
We are also confident that Zoom offers a suitable digital environment, which allows participants to enjoy an interactive teaching method, in the comfort of their homes. Zoom also enables real-time communication through video and audio, facilitating collaborative activities.