EL00723: General English Class (Upper-Intermediate / CEFR B2/B2+ level)
[Page last updated: 13 August 2024]
Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
Owning Department/School: | Skills Centre |
Credits: | [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | See Director of Studies for further information |
Level: | Non-credit (FHEQ level n/a) |
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Assessment Summary: | Not applicable |
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Learning Outcomes: |
Having successfully completed this unit students will:
* have reached a level of English equivalent to level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages * have a wide grasp of vocabulary * be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations * show an awareness of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as they are expressed through language * be able to deal with routine letters and telephone enquiries, and to cope with some non-academic training courses and simple textbooks and articles in English * be able to write simple letters and other texts. |
Aims: | To build confidence in speaking and writing while strengthening students¿ grammatical range and accuracy. |
Skills: | Having successfully completed this unit students will be better able to:
* learn independently. |
Content: | This integrated language course covers the four language skills and includes the following:
* Reading authentic texts * Focus on register recognition * Grammar * Vocabulary development * Listening * Oral discussion * Writing compositions, letters and other texts. |
Course availability: |
EL00723 is a Generally Available Unit which is available to all students of the University (subject to the usual constraints) to take as an 'extra' unit which does not count towards a final award.Academic Skills Centre
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