Course Features
Duration
2 weeks
Delivery Method
Online
Available on
Lifetime Access
Accessibility
Mobile, Desktop
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Level
Intermediate
Effort
3 hours per week
Teaching Type
Self Paced
Course Description
Course Overview
Alumni Network
International Faculty
Post Course Interactions
Instructor-Moderated Discussions
Skills You Will Gain
What You Will Learn
Apply the use of a dictionary to help you extend your academic vocabulary range
Identify key features and conventions of academic culture in the UK, both online and on campus
Identify the form of definitions, and produce your own
Interpret key academic terminology and explore its importance and relevance to successful UK university study
Produce the phonemic chart to help you pronounce new words
Record new words effectively
Target Students
It will help to prepare students for both study on an online degree and at a university campus
It's primarily for students whose first language is not English but will also be useful for students who are coming into higher education after a long period away from studying, or who are mature students looking for an opportunity to refresh their study
This course is for any student who is planning to study at a university where English is the main language
Course Instructors
Gareth Jones
Instructor
Graeme Nelson
Instructor
Mary Forbes
Instructor