Academic English Courses What are academic English courses? Academic English courses are a range of academic English courses to improve your skills for university study. These are for students who are: Level B2 (upper-intermediate) to C2 (advanced) Learners. Second language speakers who want to improve their listening skills. International students who want to go to an English speaking university. International students who are studying at an English speaking university. Anyone who wants to improve their listening note-taking skills. Academic English Listening Courses Listen ..read more

 Critical Reading What is critical reading? Critical reading is necessary for critical writing. Texts need to be examined carefully and critically in order to create a critical analysis of the topic. This information is then used to support a position in writing. Developing an effective research strategy starts with the analysis and evaluation of reading texts. The essential method for critical reading is: Read the text carefully, always asking questions. Check the evidence used in the text. What sources have been used and why? Are these credible? Compare with other sources dealing w ..read more

Medical English: Systems of the Body What are the systems of the body? Organs of the human body are commonly grouped into eleven systems. Each body system includes organs and structures that serve a common purpose. The systems are highly interdependent, working together to sustain life and enable interaction with the surrounding environment (OpenMD, 2024). 1. Cardiovascular system /kɑːdiəʊˈvæskjəl ˈsɪstəm/ 2. Digestive system /daɪˈʤɛstɪvˈsɪstəm/ 3. Endocrine system /ˈɛndəʊkraɪnˈsɪstəm/ 4. Integumentary system /ɪntɛɡjə’məntəri ˈsɪstəm/ 5. Lymphatic system /lɪmˈfætɪkˈsɪstəm ..read more

 Academic Punctuation Punctuation /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ is used to create sense, clarity and stress in sentences. You use punctuation marks to structure and organise your writing. Punctuation Dictionary Definitions The practice or system of using certain conventional marks or characters in writing or printing in order to separate elements and make the meaning clear, as in ending a sentence or separating clauses (Dictionary.com, 2023). The act or practice of inserting standardized marks or signs in written matter to clarify the meaning and separate structural units (Merriam-W ..read more

Peer Feedback Forms  Peer feedback helps students to engage with the standards of a specific task and the relevant assessment criteria, as well as developing their skills of self-assessment and exposing them to different methods of evaluating work. What is peer feedback? Peer feedback is when students provide one another with valuable feedback on their work. The last two decades have brought a seismic shift in the provision of feedback. Traditionally, feedback was seen as a ‘gift’ (Askew and Lodge, 2000); something presented by the teacher to the student, with students cast in the r ..read more

Introduction to Academic Speaking Introduction This webpage offers three introductory lessons to academic speaking skills: seminars, presentations and debates. Each lesson includes key information on the speaking skill as well as interactive speaking activities and listening worksheets. Seminars                                                                         An academic seminar is a small discussion on a ..read more

Academic Syllabus What is our academic English UK syllabus? We’ve put together two academic English courses (6 weeks & 12 weeks) using materials from this website. The intensive course programme provides students with the necessary academic writing, reading, speaking and listening skills to prepare them for studying at university. The course is suitable for international students wishing to go on and study on both postgraduate and undergraduate courses. Content Teacher's Notes 12-week syllabus 6-week syllabus These two syllabi are a detailed guide to how our materials can be used on ..read more

Academic Projects Introduction Most college and university courses assess their students learning through some kind of project. This not only measures the student’s achievement, but also helps to show whether they are prepared for the following academic year. The type of project that is selected very much depends on how many weeks and how much class time is allocated to the project, how much independent study the students will need to do outside of class, what kind of assessments your educational provider wishes to focus on and the type of assessments that the student will do in the next acad ..read more

  Academic E-Portfolios What is an academic e-portfolio? An academic e-portfolio is a collection of the student’s work that represents the student’s efforts and achievements in particular areas over a specified period. The learner is involved in the process as they are responsible for setting initial learning goals and selecting the best methods to achieve these goals through a process of reflection and evaluation (Academic English UK, 2023). Why create an academic e-portfolio? There are many reasons for creating an academic e-portfolio. The main rationale is: Promotes reflection and ..read more

Academic Posters Academic posters are a visual form of communicating academic research, projects or literature reviews that often combine elements of text and diagrams to convey ideas in a clear and concise way. Although traditionally used in hard science disciplines, this method of assessment is becoming increasingly common in many other disciplines too (Academic English UK, 2023). Pay-per-Download   Academic Posters 1: An Introduction (new 2023) This lesson is designed to help students to understand what an academic poster is and what the features of an academic poster are. It co ..read more