Syllabus
Students will
1) familiarise Academic Word List
2) consolidate some language points typical of Academic English, e.g. verb tenses, and linking expressions
3) familiarise some READING strategies
4) enhance their LISTENING skills by listening to authentic academic audio and video materials
5) develop academic SPEAKING skills by a) giving a presentation and b) participating an Oxford style debate
6) learn and practice some features of academic English WRITING: namely paragraph building, tentative or cautious language, paraphrasing , reference verbs Students are welcome to suggest some language points or academic skills they find most important to make most of their study at our faculty.
Annotation
This course is aimed at Chinese speaking students from the International Economic and Political Studies who need to improve their English in order to get the full benefit of studying at our faculty. Students will practise their speaking, reading, listening and writing skills needed in an academic environment, as well as academic vocabulary and grammar at B1 level.