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Academy English

Academic Writing Mini-Group course

Academic English Courses in London

This course is primarily aimed at students currently living in London and who are either studying or planning to study at a university or college here. The key objective of the course is to improve students' Academic English writing.

In response to public demand, SGI's well-qualified and experienced academic team have devised this Academic English writing course. This 4 week evening course is held twice a week from 18.30 - 20.30, normally on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and with a maximum of 8 participants on a course, students are guaranteed a very high level of personal attention and participation.

Academic English writing element

The course is a practical one and covers key aspects of Academic English writing. On the course students will:

  • Study the 'process approach' to writing - including brainstorming, planning and drafting
  • Focus on the micro-skills of writing: effective introductions & conclusions, communicating ideas clearly, using evidence to support ideas, and learning more complex sentence structures
  • Develop formal academic style and understand different types of essay
  • Review common grammar mistakes and build up useful vocabulary
  • Receive guidance for assignments set by university
  • Develop the ability to paraphrase and summarise and how to avoid plagiarism
  • Using a consistent referencing system

You can book your course online now

Academic English Writing Mini-Group
4 week Course Fee : £235 + £50 registration fee
8 week Course Fee : £415 + £50 registration fee

Next start dates

  • Tues Feb 7th
  • Tues Mar 6th
  • Tues Apr 3rd
  • Tues May 1st
  • Tues June 11th
  • Tues July 10th

Your course includes

  • Your lessons
  • Course book
  • Free e-learning programme
    (access for 8 weeks after your course finishes)
  • Lifelong SGI Community membership
  • Placement test and interview
  • Welcome pack, folder and party
  • Free Internet & WiFi access
  • Certificate of Progress
  • Study Centre access
  • Some social programme activities

Key features

  • 4 week course
  • Maximum 8 students
  • 2 evenings a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays 18.30 - 20.30
  • Individual guidance and monitoring of your progress by your teacher
  • Enjoyable and effective learning strategies
  • Minimum age 18