Teaching English for Academic Purposes

Course Summary

The course provides participants with background theoretical principles in EAP and the skills needed to implement them in the classroom.

Programme of the training activities

• Differences between general English and EAP
• Needs analysis
• Skills development and assessment
• Academic discourse, genre and style
• Materials and course design
• Teaching study skills

Expected results

As a result of attending this course, the participants will be equipped with the skills needed to design and run an EAP course.

Is this the right course for me ?

• Yes - if you wish to specialize in teaching English for academic purposes
• Yes - if you wish to help students overcome some of the linguistic difficulties involved in studying in English
• Yes - if you already are an EAP teacher and would like to try out new ideas and approaches

If this is not the course for you, please on of the following:

• Creative Methodology for the Classroom for a more general course on methodology

Programme of the training activities day by day:

Please note this is an example of a daily programme. Course content may often be usefully adapted to incorporate the needs of each specific group.

Recommended Reading: Please note it is not necessary to buy these books or bring them to the course with you

• R. R. Jordan (1997) English for Academic Purposes: A Guide and Resource Book for Teachers (Cambridge Language Teaching Library).

Type of the certification awarded in the language of the training:

Attendance certificate detailing topics covered and course content.