Ateneo - UPO

The course consists of 16 modules blending general and ESP English and covering grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, speaking and writing practice.

Mindset for Ielts,Level 2, Cambridge ISBN 978-1-00-928030-3 Tamzen Armer, Cambridge English for Scientists,978-0-521-15409-3 1) Grammar for Ielts https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtaL881Sd6PTnowSmsyYzhwSzg/edit?resourcekey=0-dhvs8v9MnGc30aDHaOM1PQ

1) Knowledge and understanding. The course aims to develop linguistic competencies in various areas, including vocabulary and morpho-syntax. At the end of the course, students are expected to handle B2-level texts and audio material with relative ease. 2) Learning skills. Students will be guided through the exploration of learning strategies in order to successfully apply the ones corresponding to their needs and abilities. 3) Communicative skills. Students are expected to handle oral and written expression on the B2 level.

B1 CEFR verified through placement test

Communicative approach. Learning by doing

Class attendance is strongly recommended.

Computer-based test on reading, listening skills, grammar and vocabulary.

The course consists of 16 modules blending general and ESP English and covering grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, speaking and writing practice.
The course will cover the following topics: The man-made environment; Leisure and recreation; The news and the media; Travel and Transport; Business and work ;The natural environment; Education systems; Festival and Traditions; Getting started in research; The scientific community; Finding a direction in your research; Designing an experiment; Describing an experiment; Presenting research at a conference; Writing up research

Students are expected to achieve B2 level of competencies