English for Academic Skills
Whether you're preparing for essays, presentations, seminars, or academic research, this course strengthens the English skills international students need to perform confidently at UK universities.
Study effectively. Write academically. Succeed at university.
Whether you're preparing for essays, presentations, seminars, or academic research, this course strengthens the English skills international students need to perform confidently at UK universities. Designed for B1+ learners who need English for academic study at foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate level. To help learners develop strong academic English skills, including essay writing, critical reading, paraphrasing, research language, and academic presentation skills. The course supports students in meeting UK university expectations.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
This course is designed for B1+ learners who need English for academic study. If you're not sure about your level, we recommend taking our free placement test first. The course focuses specifically on academic English skills, building on an existing foundation of general English proficiency.
We recommend setting aside 4-6 hours per week across the 8 modules. This includes video lessons, readings, and exercises. However, the course is flexible and tailored to your availability, so you can adjust the pace to fit your studies.
Yes! Every session includes feedback on grammar, clarity, and argument development. You'll also have opportunities to submit written work for personalised feedback from your instructor.
Yes, Module 4 is dedicated to paraphrasing, summarising, and referencing. You'll learn techniques for paraphrasing without copying, writing summaries, and using in-text citations correctly.
Yes! You have lifetime access to all course materials, including video lessons, exercises, and resources. You can revisit any module whenever you need a refresher or reference.
Yes, Module 7 focuses specifically on seminar and presentation skills, including how to ask questions, give opinions, agree, disagree, and deliver short academic presentations.
While this course focuses on academic English skills rather than test preparation specifically, the skills you learn (academic writing, critical reading, presentations) will certainly support your performance on the academic modules of IELTS and TOEFL.
Yes, Module 8 is dedicated to applying course skills to your real assignments, including planning and checking your own written work, and strategies for timed writing and exams.