Academic English differs considerably from everyday spoken or ‘social’ English. It refers to expressing ideas in a clear, precise and objective manner, using a formal tone, more advanced vocabulary, expression and sentence structure, coupled with critical evaluation. This course prepares students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in a university environment. Students will be tutored on how to develop Reading & Writing Skills, Sourcing Materials, Summarizing & Reformulation Techniques, Research Proposal Writing Skills, Vocabulary Building Techniques, English Grammar for Academic Purposes, Academic Presentation Techniques. Students will be encouraged to develop their own subject-specific vocabulary, as well as distinctive style of writing.
Outline
| To be an effective reader |
| Avoiding plagiarism |
| Note taking skills and summarising |
| Academic essays |
| Academic presentations |
| Punctuation in academic writing |
| Descriptive writing |
| Causes,effects and solutions |
| Vocabulary building (A) |
| Vocabulary building (B) |
Duration
- Weekday: 8 Months
- Weekend: 8 Months
- Online: 8 Months
Schedule
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Fee
Sri Lankan Students
Course Fee
LKR 36,000
International Students
Course Fee
USD 300