RESULT
This course provides participants with opportunities to practise and improve English skills suitable for upper-intermediate use.
CONTENT
- Intensive training in all language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking;
- interactive classes;
- particular focus on vocabulary, idioms and structure (English in Use);
- extensive use of authentic materials;
- exam preparation.
The course consists of 20 two-and-a-half-hour classes, providing ample opportunity for discussion, pair work and group work. In addition, participants are expected to spend a considerable amount of time on self-study assignments. See http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/ for more information.
DURATION AND TIME INVESTMENT
Attendance at every lesson is essential. The course is held over 20 weeks, excluding a summer holiday break in July and August. Homework is expected to take approximately three hours each week.
Admission Criteria
Participants are required to complete an Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) before being accepted for enrolment in a Cambridge course. English language proficiency at level CEF B1 (Common European Framework) is required.
Course overview
- Course code
CFE
- Programme is for
For staff and PhDs whose current level of English is level CEF B1 and who wish to improve their level to CEF B2. The FCE-examination is optional and at the participant's own cost. Registration for the exam can be arranged individually through the British Council.
- ECTS
The study load for this course is roughly equivalent to 4.5 ECTS.
- Date
Check the available course dates on the page below
- Time
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- Location
This course will be held on campus.
- Course fee
UT-employees: €1520
Faculty departments pay an annual fee, so you do not pay yourself. You need permission from your head of department, and a Project-number.
Service departments will be charged with the course price, so you do not pay yourself. You need permission from your head of department, and a Project-number.
Partners of UT-employees: €1520
Non-UT participants: €1976
Partners and non-UT participants can use internet payment to pay the course fee
- Maximum participants
Minimum 7 and maximum 12 participants
- Trainers
Qualified teacher of English as a foreign Language
- Course materials
Complete First, 3rd edition Self-study Pack ISBN 9781108903387
Course materials will be provided by the UT Language Centre.
- Requirements
Participants are required to complete an Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) before being accepted for enrolment in a Cambridge course. English language proficiency at level CEF B1 (Common European Framework) is required.
Request a token for the OOPT
Further Information
UT Language Centre
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