This course is for learners who are currently studying at or preparing to enter a higher education institution.

Minimum entry requirements:

• IELTS 5.0 or
• CEF B2 equivalent.

The course covers academic speaking, listening, reading, writing skills and academic research.

This course will provide very useful grounding for those preparing to take IELTS.

The course is designed to benefit adult students commencing postgraduate study, students participating in student mobility programmes in mid-course, or those about to enter Polytechnics or Universities.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• structure an essay or project;
• cite external sources critically using quotations and paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism;
• reference your sources to internationally-recognised academic standards;
• take notes more confidently whilst listening to a lecture;
• write an abstract;
• paraphrase and summarise ideas;
• think critically;
• lead and participate in seminar style discussions;
• give clear and concise presentations;
• research your topic.

You will have to write a 2000-4000 word essay and give a short presentation on the topic by the end of the course. This will determine whether you have successfully completed the course.

Fees: Payment must be made in full before the start of the course. Payment can be made through a bank transfer or a post office or by a credit card.