Boost Your Academic English Speaking Skills
Enhance Your Academic Speaking Skills for Success at British Universities
Planning to study at a British university but feeling uncertain about speaking in seminars and presentations? Our 4-Week Academic English Speaking Course is designed specifically to help you gain confidence and fluency in essential academic speaking skills.
In the academic world, effective communication in English is key to sharing knowledge and advancing research. At university, whether through lectures, literature discussions, or presentations, you’ll engage with a global academic community. This course is crafted to mirror the authentic communication skills needed in Western institutions of higher learning, preparing you for real-life academic interactions.
Throughout the course, you’ll participate in dynamic discussions, debates, and presentations, just as you would on a university campus. Collaborate on group tasks, both in and outside class, to develop a natural approach to academic interaction. Each lesson focuses on practical skills and involves speaking exercises drawn directly from real university settings.
Weekly assessments allow you to track your progress, with detailed feedback to support your continuous improvement. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in the speaking abilities expected in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, equipping you for successful communication in English across global academic contexts.
Prepare for your academic future with confidence, skill, and the ability to excel in any English-speaking university environment!
Week 1
- Academic discussion: phrase bank | clarification
- Academic discussion: giving opinion | development and support
- Academic discussion: responding | criticality
- Academic discussion: stress, connected speech and body language
- Academic discussion: assessed discussion
Week 2
- Academic debate: note-taking
- Academic debate: finding sources
- Academic debate: lectures and etiquette
- Academic debate: reporting evidence
- Academic debate: assessed debate
Week 3
- Academic presentation: introduction | conclusion
- Academic presentation: performance
- Academic presentation: reporting evidence
- Academic presentation: describing visuals
- Academic presentation: cohesion
Week 4
- Academic presentation: assessed presentation | feedback tutorials
Course duration
The course is 4 weeks long. Below is the weekly breakdown of the hours.
Week 1: 15 hours.
Week 2: 15 hours
Week 3: 15 hours
Week 4: 3 hours
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