The course is designed to help students meet the English language entry requirements of the degree course. Sessions encompass different modes of learning and focus on developing students’ English language proficiency and academic literacy. Course components include opportunities to:

• Develop skills in understanding and analysing academic texts and using them in writing and speaking;

• Listen to lectures delivered by academics and other experts;

• Help students understand lectures delivered by academics and other experts while taking effective notes;

• Improve students’ ability to speak in academic contexts, with emphasis on oral presentations and

  seminars;

• Develop the ability to write relevant, well-argued essays in an academic style;

• Develop the ability to select, use and reference appropriate academic sources;

• Develop critical thinking skills; and

• Enhance independent study and library-based research skills as required at UK universities.

  More specifically, the course IELTS training will focus on reading and writing ability in a variety of academic registers, as well as developing listening and speaking skills through lectures, seminars and presentations within a university context.

  We aim to help advance students’ ability to perform in all four skills related to students’ degree programme, and also pass the university IELTS requirement.