Academic English

Start evening courses: January, April, October

Start intensive daytime courses: July, August

Course type: in class, online

Start level: B2 (What does this mean?)

Instruction language: English

Final test: presentation

We offer both online and in-class courses at our location in Amsterdam. At the bottom of the course page in the course schedule you can choose either online or in-class. At the moment we don’t offer any hybrid classes.

Course information

The objective of this course is developing and improving the students’ accuracy in using English in an academic context. This course concentrates on writing in an academic context, expanding speaking and writing fluency as well as building vocabulary.

Writing

• Writing an essay assignment counting 1000-1200 words
• Analyzing, extending and refreshing aspects of grammar and vocabulary associated mainly with academic writing
• Learning strategies and techniques necessary in producing cohesive and coherent academic texts
• Raising awareness of register in language, i.e. non-academic versus academic, formal versus informal
• Giving and receiving peer and teacher feedback on the writing assignment
• Doing exercises that aim to stimulate analytical thinking

Speaking and fluency

• Expanding academic vocabulary
• Using correct grammatical structures
• Addressing pronunciation difficulties
• Working on presentation skills
• Increasing confidence in oral communication through discussions and presentations
• Using software such as PowerPoint to support presentations

Vocabulary building

• Keeping a vocabulary portfolio
• Analyzing word families
• Doing exercises that stimulate vocabulary acquisition

The language level of this course is comparable to the level of English Advanced 1 (B2.2/C1.1).

If you are interested in taking an IELTS test, we recommend you sign up for our course IELTS Exam Preparation after Academic English.

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate.

Assessment

The intake procedure for this course comprises: intake interview, online test, written assignment

Course materials

Cambridge Academic English advanced, € 45

The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.

Schedule and registration

Day(s)	Start	End	Time	Hours	Price
Tuesdays & Thursdays	14 Jan 2025	04 Mar 2025	19:00 - 21:00	30	655	Enrol NOW!
Tuesdays & Thursdays	08 Apr 2025	27 May 2025	19:00 - 21:00	30	655	Enrol NOW!

Day(s)	Start	End	Time	Hours	Price
Tuesdays & Thursdays	14 Jan 2025	04 Mar 2025	19:00 - 21:00	30	715	Enrol NOW!
Tuesdays & Thursdays	08 Apr 2025	27 May 2025	19:00 - 21:00	30	715	Enrol NOW!