English for Academic Purposes

Topics will include academic writing style, note-taking, study skills, practice exams, and an introduction to the local culture. You will also have regular academic counselling from your teachers and, if required, help with university or college applications.

The course will include the following:

• Listening skills such as extended listening, active listening and note-taking
• Reading skills such as finding information quickly in texts, summarising and paraphrasing
• Writing skills such as planning and linking ideas, essay structure and presenting an argument
• Speaking skills such as presenting ideas, leading discussions or seminars, debating and expressing an opinion
• An introduction to North American academic methods and learning culture
• Study skills including essay writing, independent research, critical analysis and thinking skills, advanced reading and presentation skills