Entry requirementsEnglish for Academics’ is an advanced, intensive language course for academics who are non-native speakers of English and use English in their professional lives.
Course descriptionInstitutions may be able to use Erasmus programme "Organisation of Mobility (OM)" grants to fund staff participation in this programme.
OM funds can be used to support English-language training of those staff at European institutions who are looking to improve their English language prior to undertaking a teaching staff exchange mobility visit and/or looking to improve their English-language in order to more effectively deliver the modules that are delivered at their home institution to incoming Erasmus students.
We suggest that you contact your institution’s own Erasmus officer/ International office for further information on this grant.
If you …
give lectures in English to international students
publish in English-language journals
review papers written in English
attend English-speaking conferences
give academic presentations in English
…this course will help you to develop the English you need to carry out these tasks effectively.
The programme offers:
2 weeks of intensive advanced academic English tuition
20 hours tuition per week
Experienced and qualified university language teachers
Small classes (maximum of 15 per class)
A programme of cultural visits (1 each week)
University-based and within a British Council accredited institution
State of the art Language Resources Centre
A central location in one of the UK’s premier cities
What does the course cover?
Academic Writing:
Developing vocabulary and grammar for academic writing.
Work on key aspects of journal articles: writing abstracts, writing introductions and conclusions, data commentary
Writing for academic journals / improving academic style/ finding your own style
Writing in your discipline area: building your expertise
Individual feedback on participants’ own writing from an Academic English expert.
Academic Speaking:
Academic Presentations in English
the language and structure of presentations
engaging with your audience
speaking without notes
handling questions
Academic seminars
asking questions
small group interactions;
Pronunciation work
What level of English do I need?
We expect participants to be upper-intermediate level or above and using English on a regular basis in their professional lives.