Developing English Language Skills

Course Description

Taken in place of one route elective by students who enter with IELTS 4.5–5.4 (or the equivalent placement-test result): grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking and writing for everyday and study purposes.

Course Objectives

To build general English proficiency and confidence to the level needed for English for Academic Purposes and the rest of the programme.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Use grammar and vocabulary accurately in everyday and study contexts.
2. LO2: Understand written and spoken English for general and study purposes.
3. LO3: Communicate clearly in speaking and writing.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Use grammar and vocabulary accurately in everyday and study contexts.
2. 1.1 Use present, past and future verb forms accurately.
3. 1.2 Build and use vocabulary (word families, collocations, dictionary skills).
4. LO2 Understand written and spoken English for general and study purposes.
5. 2.1 Apply reading strategies (skimming, scanning, guessing meaning from context).
6. 2.2 Listen for gist and specific detail and take simple notes.
7. LO3 Communicate clearly in speaking and writing.
8. 3.1 Speak with appropriate pronunciation, stress and conversation strategies.
9. 3.2 Write well-structured sentences, paragraphs and short texts (emails, short reports).