Academic English for University Staff
Course Overview: General and Academic English Development Programme
This course is designed to strengthen the English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that university staff need for both everyday communication and academic success. Participants will also gain insights into English-speaking cultures and work with effective, research-based materials to achieve their personal learning goals.
In addition to language development, the course supports staff preparing to teach in English-Medium Instruction (EMI) contexts. It helps build essential communication skills, cultural awareness, confidence, and 21st-century pedagogical strategies needed for effective and engaging teaching in internationalised classrooms.
Key Focus Areas:
- Speaking Skills
- Listening Skills
- Reading Skills
- Writing Skills
Improve conversational fluency and presentation techniques. Discuss a variety of topics, use idiomatic expressions, and build confidence in communicating with native and non-native speakers alike.
Develop listening and note-taking strategies, expand your understanding of everyday and academic vocabulary, and learn to comprehend a range of English accents and dialects.
Enhance your speed reading, skimming, and scanning abilities. Learn how to infer meaning from context and summarise both academic texts and everyday materials effectively.
Get to know the differences between general and academic writing styles. Improve exam writing skills (TOEFL, GRE, IELTS) and, if desired, complete an optional academic writing project tailored to your professional interests.
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