Aims
This course is designed to improve general academic writing skills in the following key areas: Vocabulary, grammar, introductions, conclusions, linking ideas, and punctuation
- To provide an opportunity to practice academic writing skills
- To improve understanding of academic vocabulary
- To improve understanding of the grammar of academic writing
- To improve confidence and knowledge of English punctuation
- To improve knowledge of writing introductions, conclusions, and linking ideas
- To offer feedback on specific writing issues.
Target Group
The course is suitable for those new to academic writing in English.
As well as offering an opportunity for more experienced academics to brush up on and improve their existing writing skills.
Contents
- Introduction: take our online test
- Two intensive one-hour Skype meetings: the first to discuss your learning goals in depth and provide initial support; the second to offer face-to-face feedback and enable you as an independent learner
- Your own work-related assignments can be included (academic texts)
- You will have to deliver 6 written assignments in total
- Each assignment will be corrected, returned and attached with a new assignment
- The instructor will be available to assist you and answer any questions you may have during the course
Outcomes
- Increased knowledge of academic vocabulary
- Understanding of grammar specific to academic writing
- Knowledge of English punctuation rules.
- Ability to reflect on own writing style
- Can write more confidently
- Can assess own writing needs for future study
- Can distinguish between general and academic language.
Features
Flexibility
Course taken online. The course is adapted to your personal requirements. Choose a schedule that fits your workload and study goals, with practical tasks tailored to your real writing needs.
Benefits
Improve general academic writing skills in all areas, e.g. grammar, introductions, conclusions and structure. Learn clear techniques you can use immediately to plan, draft and refine stronger academic texts.
Vocabulary
Increased knowledge of academic vocabulary. Build topic-specific word banks and learn how to use precise terms naturally in your own assignments. Improve collocations and transition language to make your writing clearer and more professional.
Confidence
Become more confident in your academic writing. Get structured feedback you can apply immediately, so each draft feels easier to plan and revise. Develop a repeatable writing process you can use for reports, papers and project submissions.
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What our students say
From day one, the course focused on my priorities: pronunciation, grammar, and written English. I left with practical tools I use in my daily work.
English writing course participant
The course was tailored to our specific needs. The feedback on written assignments was clear and useful, and I gained tools I can apply immediately.
Academic writing course participant
A relevant and valuable course that made me more confident in written communication in English. I would definitely recommend it.
English writing course participant
A strong course overall. My teacher listened to the group's goals and adapted the teaching accordingly.
English writing course participant
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