English for Academic Purposes
Master the English skills needed for academic success
Nervous about the challenges associated with tertiary study in an English-speaking country? English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on the presentation, essay writing and referencing skills you will need to survive and excel at university or college.
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 and take notes
- 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
- Apply the skills and language studied to the IELTS examination.
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Why Study Academic English Preparation at Greenwich College?
More options for further study
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This course offers a pathway to a range of Diploma programs offered at over 30 leading Australian universities and colleges – no need to complete IELTS.
Free Test Practice & Academic Support
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Achieve greater success with FREE test practice and personalised support including: - 5 extra hours of FREE test practice, presentations and tutorials to reinforce learning and monitor progress- Fortnightly one-on-one academic counselling, so you know where to focus your efforts.
Flexible Timetable options
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Choose from morning or evening classes - so you can work and experience the best of Sydney and Melbourne while you study.
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 charts |
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 Learning academic vocabulary related to the topic of the week |
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 |
time | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday |
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Here's what you need to know
Entry Requirements
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; or
Greenwich English College Entry Test; or
Offshore Entry Test available through a registered representatives.
Course Commencement
Classes commence every 12 weeks.
Course Duration
Classes are 12 weeks.