OXFORD SUMMER COURSE 2023
EXPLORE ENGLISH/ EXPLORE IELTS
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is for anyone who wishes to transform their English skills in the beautiful setting of Brasenose College, Oxford University.
Whether you want to improve your English skills for academic purposes, your career or have a more exam-focused approach, then this course is the one for you; we offer various different approaches to achieving the goals you want with top English tutors that will aid you in improving your English knowledge.
COURSE KEY POINTS
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Personalised timetable for each student
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Safe and welcoming campus to ensure integration and full immersion
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Over 15 hours of English immersion per week
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Tailored specialist guidance for all higher education institution applications in the UK
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Full extra-curricular programme of social activities and trips
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Receive a certificate of completion at the course graduation ceremony
PERSONALISED TIMETABLE
An individual pathway timetable will be created for each student to maximise their knowledge and reach their current and future academic goals. Each student will be assessed during a one-on-one meeting with our Lead Curriculum Developer in order to develop a personalised timetable where students will complete assigned exercises and past papers during their study times. The course focuses on English and IELTS preparation. Additional one-on-one sessions may be recommended or students may wish to add extra sessions to further enhance their studies.
COURSE MODULES
WEEK 1
General English
Introduction to the General English course
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An overview of the week to come and English test to identify strengths and weaknesses. In order to tailor the course to the students needs
Grammar
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Build and develop your grammar skills through our immersive activities
Reading and Writing Skills
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Work on speed-reading skills and Learn how to create an effective and organised essay
Listening and Speaking
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Learn how to listen and understand by listening for specific cues. Learn how to speak English with accuracy and confident
Mock General English Exam
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Put what you have learnt to the test under exam conditions. You will be provided constructive feedback from our IELTS examiners on areas to improve.
WEEK 2
Academic English
Introduction to the Academic English Course
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Go through everything you will be covering that week.
Academic Reading and Writing
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Develop a wide range of creative writing skills by reviewing novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, and graphic novels.
Advanced Speaking
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Improve listening and speaking through various methods including dramatisation of Shakespeare plays to debating current affairs.
Personal Project
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Focusses on enhancing your research skills which encourages you to become a more independent, academic learner, and supports your progression to further study
Mock IELTS Exam
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Put what you have learnt to the test under exam conditions. You will be provided constructive feedback from our IELTS examiners on areas to improve.
WEEK 3
Business English
Introduction to the Business English Course
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Focuses on key communication skills in business English, presenting, meetings, phone calls and writing.
Entrepreneurship language
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Develop your knowledge of English phrases associated with communicating business concepts to potential partners, clients and customers with increased accuracy.
CV Writing
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You’ll look at using key words organising values and the dos and don’ts when writing your CV, and exactly what you need to include.
Mock IELTS Business Exam
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Put what you have learnt to the test under exam conditions. You will be provided constructive feedback from our IELTS examiners on areas to improve.
