My EAP (English for Academic Purposes) courses are tailored to your individual needs, based on a detailed needs analysis that you complete before or during our first (free) meeting. Each course is designed to enhance your academic English skills, with a focus on one of more of the skills detailed below.
Writing
- Effective note-taking
- Essay planning and structure
- Paragraph structure
- Academic language and style
- Academic grammar: complex sentence structure
Reading
- Active note-taking strategies
- Academic Reading Circles
- Mind-mapping and diagram techniques for comprehension
Speaking
- Presentation skills
- Seminar skills
- Debating techniques
- Social and academic networking
- Accuracy, fluency and pronunciation
Listening
- Effective note-taking during lectures
- Understanding academic lectures and discussions in your field
- Engaging in seminars and debates
- Listening strategies for presentations
Vocabulary
- Expanding academic vocabulary (e.g. Academic Word List and using Corpora).
Study Skills
- Time management and effective study habits
- Critical thinking and evaluating sources
- Research skills for academic writing
- Revision techniques and exam preparation.
I also offer proofreading services that go beyond simple corrections, I proofread your work and provide you with detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary which we can discuss in a follow-up face-to-face session. I also offer a tailor-made class or classes based on your specific errors and focused on improving your writing. I work in line with University guidelines on proofreading.
