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Free online courseEnglish for Academic Purposes

Duration of the online course: 65 hours and 1 minutes

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Master academic English with Smrt English's comprehensive course to improve your reading, writing, and speaking skills for academic success.

In this free course, learn about

  • Foundations of Academic Reading and Listening
  • Developing Academic Reading and Listening Skills
  • Academic Writing and APA Format
  • Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing
  • Academic Essay Writing Process
  • Core Academic Reading and Listening Skills
  • Academic Presentation and Analytical Writing
  • Advanced Academic Writing and Listening
  • Academic Reading Practice and Vocabulary Building
  • Integrated Academic Skills and Mnemonics
  • Advanced Academic Vocabulary and Capstone

Course Description

Embark on a comprehensive journey with the English for Academic Purposes course by Smrt English designed to elevate your English proficiency for academic excellence. Dive deep into the nuances of academic writing, reading, and vocabulary, perfect for preparing students for an academic setting. The course encompasses a wide range of topics essential for mastering the art of English for academic purposes.

Improve your reading and listening skills through various modules aimed at enhancing your comprehension and retention. Develop effective note-taking strategies and explore academic note-taking techniques to ensure you capture key details efficiently.

Master the art of academic writing with focused sessions on crafting essays, editing, and the drafting process. Learn the importance of essay structure, paragraph unity, and transitions. The course covers APA formatting extensively, ensuring you adhere to academic standards in your writing. Enhance your ability to perform analytical writing with a three-part series that delves into constructing arguments and presenting insights effectively.

Expand your academic vocabulary while differentiating it from slang vocabulary, crucial for maintaining professionalism in an academic setting. Effective presentation skills are covered in depth, ensuring you can convey your ideas with clarity and confidence in any academic scenario.

Explore specialized topics such as academic idioms, vocabulary building, and using mnemonics to aid learning and retention. The course is a holistic approach to academic English, providing the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive in any educational environment.

Course content

  • Video class: Compound 1h04m
  • Exercise: Which subject does Joshua teach at Spokane College of English Language?
  • Video class: General Statement 1h04m
  • Video class: Reading 1h03m
  • Exercise: What is the subject of the lesson in the video transcript?
  • Video class: Listening 1h08m
  • Video class: Listening Skills: Note-Taking Strategy - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #5 57m
  • Exercise: What is a key condition of Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)?
  • Video class: Note-Taking Abbreviations - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #6 1h00m
  • Video class: Listening 59m
  • Exercise: Where is Spokane College of English Language located?
  • Video class: Listening 1h01m
  • Video class: Reading 1h00m
  • Exercise: What can premium subscribers access according to the video?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Body Transitions - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #10 46m
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Paragraph Unity - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #11 59m
  • Exercise: What was the main topic discussed in the online class?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Essay Outline - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #12 56m
  • Video class: Academic Writing: APA #1 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #13 1h08m
  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of the class mentioned in the transcript?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: APA #2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #14 1h01m
  • Video class: Academic Writing: APA #3 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #15 47m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of the described online classes with the teacher?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Essay Format - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #16 1h08m
  • Video class: Reading 1h01m
  • Exercise: What is the main definition of obesity as discussed in the lesson?
  • Video class: Listening 1h14m
  • Video class: Reading 54m
  • Exercise: What was the focus of the English class described in the video transcript?
  • Video class: Reading 1h01m
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Word Transformation - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #21 1h04m
  • Exercise: What happens if employees forget their laptops?
  • Video class: Listening 1h02m
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Crafting an Essay - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #23 47m
  • Exercise: How are Reading and Writing Connected?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Editing an Essay - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #24 1h09m
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Rough Drafts - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #25 1h00m
  • Exercise: What is a key strategy for improving test performance according to the discussion?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Final Drafts - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #26 37m
  • Video class: English for Academic Purposes with Josh #27 1h06m
  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of the class discussed in the transcript?
  • Video class: English for Academic Purposes with Josh #28 1h23m
  • Video class: Introduction to English for Academic Purposes with Josh #29 46m
  • Exercise: What was the main purpose of the video transcript's discussion?
  • Video class: Academic Vocabulary vs. Slang Vocabulary - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #30 59m
  • Video class: Academic Reading - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #31 43m
  • Exercise: What is the focus of the discussed academic content?
  • Video class: Academic Listening - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #32 1h07m
  • Video class: Academic Reading 3 of 3 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #33 1h10m
  • Exercise: What is one of the main contributions to global warming discussed in the video?
  • Video class: Academic Listening - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #34 1h02m
  • Video class: Academic Speaking: Presentation Skills 1 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #35 57m
  • Exercise: What is one of the key points emphasized for creating a successful presentation?
  • Video class: Academic Speaking: Presentation Skills 2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #36 55m
  • Video class: Academic Speaking: Presentation Skills 3 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #37 1h09m
  • Exercise: What is the main focus of the discussed presentation course?
  • Video class: Academic Speaking: Presentation Skills 4 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #38 1h08m
  • Video class: Academic Speaking: Presentation Skills 5 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #39 1h02m
  • Exercise: What did the presenter use to create colored shadows?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Analysis Writing 1 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #40 56m
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Analysis Writing 2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #41 1h02m
  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of the class discussed in the video transcript?
  • Video class: Academic Writing: Analysis Writing 3 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #42 1h08m
  • Video class: Analytical Writing - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #43 1h00m
  • Exercise: What is a key concept discussed in the academic writing class?
  • Video class: Academic Listening: Deforestation - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #44 56m
  • Video class: Academic Idioms - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #45 1h02m
  • Exercise: What is the primary topic of the class discussed in the transcript?
  • Video class: Academic Note Taking - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #46 1h02m
  • Video class: Academic Writing 1 of 2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #47 1h02m
  • Exercise: What is the best way to improve English vocabulary effectively?
  • Video class: Academic Writing 2 of 2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #48 59m
  • Video class: Academic Reading 1 of 2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #49 1h00m
  • Exercise: What is the main focus of the academic class described?
  • Video class: Academic Reading 2 of 2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #50 58m
  • Video class: Vocabulary Building - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #51 1h05m
  • Exercise: What major event is mentioned in the video transcript affecting the classes?
  • Video class: Writing - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #52 1h03m
  • Video class: Reading - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #53 1h04m
  • Exercise: What did Monsieur Loiselle expect concerning his wife's reaction to the invitation?
  • Video class: Reading - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #54 1h03m
  • Video class: Reading 2 - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #55 1h10m
  • Exercise: What is the meaning of the word 'smart' in the context of the phrase 'wear natural flowers, they are very smart this time of year'?
  • Video class: Writing - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #56 1h03m
  • Video class: Writing - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #57 1h04m
  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of the class discussed in the video transcript?
  • Video class: Mnemonics - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #58 1h06m
  • Video class: Academic Vocabulary - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #59 1h01m
  • Exercise: What is the main goal of the English class described in the video?
  • Video class: Academic Vocaublary - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #60 1h06m
  • Video class: Academic Vocaublary - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #61 1h12m
  • Exercise: What is the main focus of this English class?
  • Video class: Writing - English for Academic Purposes with Josh #62 1h09m
  • Video class: English for Academic Purposes with Josh #63 1h04m
  • Exercise: What is the primary reason for making Mars a destination for human colonization according to the speaker?

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