Free online courseEnglish for Academic Purposes

Course Description

Embark on a comprehensive educational journey with the English for Academic Purposes course offered by The English Language Arts Gallery. This course is meticulously designed for learners aiming to enhance their academic English skills. It is perfect for individuals preparing for academic environments or wishing to improve their proficiency in key aspects of the English language.

The course initiates with an introduction to academic reading, setting a firm foundation for analytical comprehension. Progress to exploring synonyms and collocations while honing descriptive writing abilities. As you advance, delve into the world of affixes and learn the art of making inferences, culminating in timed essay assessments to test your growing skills.

Further into the course, gain insights into the essential essay structures and develop a keen writer's stance, all while learning to recognize bias in text. Structured learning continues with lessons on text structures, crafting effective outlines, and mastering word formation. These modules are crafted to empower you to create coherent and impactful academic texts.

The curriculum is enriched with sessions on reported and quoted speech, summaries, and the formation of complex and compound sentences. Interactive activities on persuasive writing, counterarguments, and practical use of collocations with prepositions ensure a dynamic learning experience.

As the course nears its conclusion, immerse yourself in comparative essay writing using the point-by-point approach. Explore diverse essay structures, transitions, and the skill of annotating and highlighting texts for effective academic work.