English for Academic Purposes
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Who is this course for?
EAP is designed for upper intermediate-level English students who want to improve their academic English skills in preparation for further study at University or College in an English-speaking country.
EAP provides a pathway to many Colleges and Universities in Australia.
You will learn to
- Effectively participate in a university or college course
- Express facts, ideas and opinions in writing, using correct and appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structures for academic purposes
- Understand spoken English in conversations, discussions and lectures
- Take notes effectively
- Speak clearly and confidently in English
- Write well-structured and formatted texts of various types - such as essays - and understand academic texts
- Understand and deliver seminar presentations in English in front of a group
You will learn this through
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Audio
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Video
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Writing
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Presentations
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Discussions
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Case Studies
Why study English for Academic Purposes at Greenwich College?
More options for further study
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This course offers a pathway to a range of diploma and higher education programs offered at over 30 leading Australian colleges and universities – no need to complete an official English test.
Free test practice & academic support
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Achieve greater success with FREE test practice and personalised support including:
- Weekly IELTS test practice and feedback to reinforce learning and track progress
- Fortnightly one-on-one academic counselling, so you know where to focus your efforts.
Sample Timetable
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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09:00-10:30 | Last Week Review | Grammar for Academic Purposes Describing graphs and chart |
Academic Reading Skills How can grammar help your reading? |
Grammar for Academic Purposes Using complex grammar structures in your writing |
Practice Test Writing and Reading |
10:40-12:30 | Academic Vocabulary week Learning academic vocabulary related to the topic of the |
Listening to University Lectures Listening for important points and information |
Vocabulary Builder Phrases and expressions connected to the topic of the week |
Academic Vocabulary Revision Reinforcing new vocabulary |
Practice Test Listening and Speaking |
13:15-13:55 | Writing Skills The difference between formal and informal writing |
Writing Skills How to write an essay |
Writing Skills In class practice |
Writing Skills Talking about complicated ideas |
Individual Presentations |
14:05-15:00 | Academic Reading Techniques Using special reading techniques to quickly find answers |
Speaking Debating techniques and practice |
Academic Writing How to do an academic presentation |
Academic Writing Skills Different types of essays |
Feedback on Presentations |
Here's what you need to know
Entry Requirements
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; or
Greenwich College Placement Test.
Course Commencement
Classes are offered 3 times each year.
Course Duration
Courses are 12 weeks.