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
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
