English for University
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Good school..good position in London and more important good teachers.
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In 10 weeks studying at London School Of English, my English level is continually progressing due to the high quality of teachers.
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One of the best school experience ever! I’ve had very nice days at the school: great teachers, interesting lessons, amazing people and tasteful lunches. Successful experience, to be repeated!
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Course
In City of London

Description
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Type
Course
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Location
City of london
English for University covers the academic English and practical study skills you will need for undergraduate and postgraduate degree level studies at university. You will develop your confidence and competence in key areas such as research, making group presentations, critical analysis and extended writing.
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About this course
At the end of the course you can expect to: listen to lectures more effectively write academic texts more confidently enhance your academic vocabulary and grammar gain the research skills required on a university course understand better the study culture at university express your ideas in discussions and in writing more effectively able to express your ideas and opinions in discussions.
Our English for University course is designed for international and EU students preparing for undergraduate and postgraduate degree level studies at university in the UK and other English speaking countries. Small groups of maximum 12 students maximises your learning and progress.
Reviews
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Good school..good position in London and more important good teachers.
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In 10 weeks studying at London School Of English, my English level is continually progressing due to the high quality of teachers.
← | →
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One of the best school experience ever! I’ve had very nice days at the school: great teachers, interesting lessons, amazing people and tasteful lunches. Successful experience, to be repeated!
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 4 years
Subjects
- English Language
- English Conversation
- English abroad
- Grammar
- Listening Skills
- Conversation
- Practical grammar
- Expanding vocabulary
- Communication stratefies
- Fluent reading
- Writing Skills
- Role-play
- Pronunciation
- Intercultural English
- Modern British culture
Course programme
English for University builds up your knowledge of academic English as well as your study skills while helping you become an independent learner so that you are fully prepared to study at degree level in English.
You can expect to cover the following areas:
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Using and understanding academic vocabulary and grammar.
- Academic listening skills such as extended listening, active listening and note-taking
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Academic reading skills such as finding information quickly in texts, summarizing and paraphrasing.
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Academic writing skills such as planning and linking ideas, essay structure and presenting an argument.
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Academic speaking skills such as leading presentations and discussions, taking part in seminars, debating and explaining ideas.
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Carrying out research, critical analysis of findings, forming and expressing your opinion
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Working collaboratively with colleagues towards a final presentation and essay
A key part of the English for University Course is the research project where you work on an essay and a group presentation. You will be assessed and given extensive feedback on both.
Example of essay and presentation topics
Essay assessment forms
Presentation assessment form
English for University