This integrated language skills course for students who wish to upgrade their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for academic and non-academic purposes.
The reading and writing sections of the course are designed for students who have some academic writing experience and intermediate listening and speaking skills.
The reading and writing sections of the course include;
- specific reading skills
- note-taking from authentic sources
- produce descriptive and chronological process essays.
- practice summary and paraphrasing skills
- gain experience in process writing techniques
The listening and speaking sections include;
- strategies for comprehending and producing intermediate oral language in an academic setting
- listening and responding to academic-focused lectures and presentations
- more advanced note-taking strategies
- practice in developing and producing academic style oral presentations
- strategies to participate actively in classroom discussions
Grammar and punctuation elements will be integrated and reinforced across the four skill areas.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Level 3
EAP Placement Test Score – Level 4
Course timings: either mornings (9-1) or evenings (5-9)
