English for academics

Academic Teaching in English

 

Course format:

This 35-hour course can be delivered as an intensive series of seminars over five consecutive days or split up into online blocks. EMI is interactive and grounded in discussion and group work. It uses the academic subjects of the participants as a core resource to illustrate EMI teaching strategies.

Modules include:

  • Addressing a mixed language-level student body
  • Effective use of discourse markers
  • Asking the right questions and reducing tutor talking time
  • Encouraging student participation
  • Aids to enhance linguistic comprehension
  • Giving effective feedback

Course information

  • Levels

    Minimum B2 High

  • Course format

    The course can be customised according to your needs and run at a time and place convenient to you

  • Course locations

    Face to face or online (Zoom platform)

  • Price

    Closed course: Contact us for a quote

Our methodology is communicative and, therefore, the training sessions are highly interactive and based on discussion groups. Real life examples are used for case studies and role-plays, with the trainer working as a facilitator. 

English for Academics is for lecturers, researchers and PhD students at Upper-Intermediate and Advanced level (minimum B2) who need to improve their written and spoken English skills in an academic context.

Our training team is highly qualified and experienced. Our trainers all hold degrees in specialist topics and have developed considerable expertise in different fields of work.