English for Academic Study
Prepare to study at university, explore the qualities of a successful student, and learn key vocabulary in an academic context.
Who is the course for?
This course is for any student who is planning to study at a university where English is the main language. 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 skills. It will help to prepare students for both study on an online degree and at a university campus.
English for Academic Study is the first course on the Pre-sessional English Online Award delivered by Coventry University, which helps students improve their English language and academic skills for university study. The Award is aimed at students who are 0.5 IELTS below university entry requirements.
What topics will you cover?
Key vocabulary and concepts for the UK university context
Exploring the approach to teaching and learning in UK universities
Developing dictionary skills
Analysing word forms and word families
Accessing and writing definitions
Introduction to the phonemic chart and how to use it to support learning and pronunciation skills
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Interpret key academic terminology and explore its importance and relevance to successful UK university study.
Identify key features and conventions of academic culture in the UK, both online and on campus.
Apply the use of a dictionary to help you extend your academic vocabulary range.
Record new words effectively.
Identify the form of definitions, and produce your own.
Produce the phonemic chart to help you pronounce new words.
