Brush up your academic English!
The use of English is becoming increasingly widespread in the academic world, so it is essential to understand academic English well. This course will help you achieve that goal! Are you struggling to communicate in academic English? Does it almost feel like a ‘foreign’ language to you?Do you find it hard to structure your essays or to give presentations?
Then this course is right for you! You will :
- extend your academic vocabulary and grammar (and learn ways to keep on doing so)
- develop clarity and focus in academic writing
- improve your presentation skills
- refine your debating skills
Our English for Academic Purposes course will enable you to become a more fluent and accurate user of English. You will develop the academic skills needed to study in English in an academic context, for instance by following a Master's abroad at an English-taught university. The course will help you to write and speak academic English fluently and confidently recognize the pitfalls of English grammar and get acquainted with (online) tools that can help you further improve your academic English.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- ask detailed questions and present your own opinion;
- distinguish the main themes from irrelevancies and digressions;
- make useful notes from written sources or assignments given verbally, capturing abstract concepts and the relationships between ideas;
- present arguments clearly, using a limited range of expressions (vocabulary, grammatical structures);
- write short texts with a clear message that can be followed fairly easily by the reader;
- understand most of the visual signals that you are likely to come across;
- handle most text types within a general academic subject area;
- assess the relevance of textbooks and articles within your own subject area of study reasonably quickly;
- build your knowledge of the distinctive lexical and structural features of academic language;
- show increased understanding of the common pitfalls in English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation;
- use a set of tools and techniques to continue improving your academic vocabulary.
Festival schedule
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Enjoy a unique volleyball tournament together with your fellow CuriousU participants! Are you gonna be the winning team? Let's find out!
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 09:30 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
This is your day off. There is no CuriosU programme today but you can arrange your own city trip to Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Münster (Germany) or Osnabrück (Germany). Have fun!
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Enjoy the night in the city listening to some musical entertainment at Grolsch Summer Sounds.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
The registration point will be in the biggest tent. Please register as soon as you arrive. If you arrive earlier or later please contact us via curious@utwente.nl
| Time: | 15:00 - 21:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
Want to do some sports and see some cool locations on campus? During this activity you'll do both! Jogging around campus will start 15:00 and 17:00. During the sightseeing activity you'll walk around campus with a tourguide. Tours start at 16:00 and 21:00.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
Eat pizza and meet up with your fellow students!
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.This is one of the most popular lunch activities where together with your fellow participants you can enjoy some outdoor games in the main festival area! Join us!
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can try the blind tasting activity and of course make some new friends!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 20-08 |
Have a breakfast first.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
Breakfast served!
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Tonight we will have a great band night in our main tent! Next to that, a dj to play music and karaoke activity are planned for you!
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
We will host a cool pubquiz.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 09:00 - 10:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 20-08 |
The last day: please check out (i.e. returning the keys) and saying goodbye to all your new friends. By returning your key you will get back your deposit for the log cabin or student dorm (online refund).
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the chance to get to know the programmes of our university and speak with representatives from our admissions office in case you are interested in continuing your studies here!
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. Here is the chance to lock all the memories you made the last days into pictures! During that lunch break you also have the chance to break some pinatas!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
This night we'll close off CuriousU 2019 with everyone and you'll receive your certificate.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
We will serve an amazing BBQ dinner tonight!
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
We'll watch a cool movie together !
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself by doing some career and personality tests and enjoy VR Parachuting activity !
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can do one of the following lab tours: Behavioral Management and Sciences Lab, Wearable Robotics Lab, combined tour in AeroAcoustic WindTunnel & Rapid Prototyping Lab, NanoLab or the Experimental Centre for Technical Medicine.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
Check our courses.
More information
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
Check our courses.
More information
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
More information
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
During this evening activity you can join our Lean Simulation game!
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
We serve you a fantastic dinner!
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course and have some discussion and exercises on the topic.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Have fun and enjoy our evening programme while playing escape rooms.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
We will kick-off breakfast and CuriousU with the first inspirational speech!
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
|---|---|
| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our inspirational speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
Course details
For this course it´s necessary to bring your own laptop (in order to prepare for the classes and do the writing assignments).
- Entry requirements: English level B1 (minimum)
- Attainment level (CEF): B2+
- Target group: This course is aimed at undergraduate students or Master students who haven’t started their dissertation yet. If you are beyond this level and still like to work on your academic writing and speaking skills, kindly contact the teacher (Dr. Marloes van Amerom).
- Study load: attending every session is essential and active participation is expected. Homework is compulsory and is expected to take approximately two hours a day. The study load for this course is roughly equivalent to 1.5 ECTS.
Course leader
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If you need to know more, we have information available about the fee & programme, an admission check, registration & payment, visa, accomodation and the terms & conditions.