emerald cultural institute

English Language School for students & professionals

Intensive plus English for Academic Purposes

This course is specially designed to help students preparing to join an English Speaking University

 

English for Academic Purposes provides participants who already have a good level of English with the additional techniques and skills needed for academic study through English. Significant instruction time is dedicated to developing academic English reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking and vocabulary skills.
 
Topics covered include: participating in tutorials and seminars; Academic listening and note-taking; Giving presentations; Academic Writings skills for essays, reports and reviews; Examination Techniques; Academic Reading skills and Critical thinking.
 
 

The Programme fee includes:

  • Tuition (60 minutes per lesson)
  • Supplementary course materials
  • City-centre orientation
  • Diploma on completion of course
  • Welcome Kit with guides and maps
  • Social & Cultural Programme
  • Use of multi-media lab / self-access library / free wi-fi in our main school


The Programme fee does not include course textbooks

There is an additional Course Registration Fee payable on all course bookings

Course Code GEN8
Locations Ireland
Dates
2012 - January 9, May 14, August 20, October 30; Minimum duration 6 weeks
Hours
20 hours of group tuition a week plus 6 afternoon hours per week of English for Academic Purposes 09.00-11.00 and 11.15-13.15 daily Monday to Friday 14.15-16.15 daily Tuesday to Thursday
No. of Students
Maximum of 14 students in morning lessons; Maximum of 8 students in afternoon lessons
Age Group
18 and over
Levels
Minimum level of upper-intermediate (CEFR B2) required
Summary of activities
Students are entitled to join our complementary social programme during afternoons and weekends – full details available from our Student Welfare Office
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