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English Prep · Intermediate

English Test Preparation Intensive

EPY253 — Intensive — Semester 2, weeks 1–8

ModuleEPY253
CategoryIntensive
US credits2
ECTS4

Course Description

Prepares learners for the external English test they will take at the end of the programme, such as IELTS, TOEFL or the Duolingo English Test: test formats, strategies for each skill and timed practice.

Course Objectives

To help learners perform at their true level in an external English test.

Key Topics

  1. Test formats: IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo English Test
  2. Listening and reading strategies
  3. Writing tasks under time pressure
  4. Speaking test strategies
  5. Timed practice and feedback

Course Outline (selected weeks, intensive block in Semester 2)

WeekTopic & Activity
1Know the test
Understand the format and scoring of your chosen test.
Workshop: Test overview.
3Reading and listening
Apply strategies for each question type.
Timed practice.
5Writing and speaking
Plan and deliver answers within the time limits.
Timed practice with feedback.
8Mock test
Complete a full timed mock test.
Assessment and feedback.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the format and scoring of a major English test.
  2. Apply strategies for reading and listening questions.
  3. Complete writing and speaking tasks within time limits.
  4. Use feedback from mock tests to improve.
Assessment

Continuous assessment over the intensive block (teaching weeks 1–8 of Semester 2, with the final assessed piece in week 8): short weekly tasks and a final assessed piece (an essay, a presentation or a timed practice test, depending on the module). Results are reported as Pass, Merit or Distinction, with the CEFR level reached.

Learning Resources
  • BCBT Digital Library: graded readers, academic English and test-preparation materials
  • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with weekly tasks, audio and video
  • Language lab sessions for listening, pronunciation and speaking practice
  • Microsoft Office 365 for writing, presentations and portfolio work
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