- 4 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 2 Weeks
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- Section 1: Course OrientationWeek 1 focuses on helping students understand how academic study works in a UK university context. Learners explore academic expectations, independent study habits, and effective approaches to academic reading. Through guided self-study and a live tutor-led session, students begin developing the skills and mindset needed to manage workload, engage with academic texts, and participate confidently in their studies.4
- Section 2: Week 1 – Understanding Academic Study6
- 2.1What Is Academic Study in English?30 Minutes
- 2.2Independent Study: What Is Expected of You40 Minutes
- 2.3Understanding Academic Tasks and Assignments45 Minutes
- 2.4Academic Integrity: Avoiding Common Mistakes35 Minutes
- 2.5Live Session 1: Understanding Academic Expectations90 Minutes
- 2.6Reflection Task: Are You Ready for Academic Study?30 Minutes
- Section 3: Week 2 – Communicating AcademicallyWeek 2 moves from understanding expectations to applying academic skills in practice. Students focus on academic writing fundamentals, critical thinking, seminar participation, and common assessment formats. Live sessions provide opportunities for discussion, clarification, and feedback, while self-study tasks help learners consolidate skills and create a personal academic action plan for the start of their degree.6
- 3.1Academic Writing: What Lecturers Expect40 Minutes
- 3.2Understanding Feedback and How to Use It30 Minutes
- 3.3Seminars and Academic Discussion35 Minutes
- 3.4Communicating with Lecturers and Tutors25 Minutes
- 3.5Live Session 2: Academic Communication Practice90 Minutes
- 3.6Preparing for Arrival and First Assignments30 Minutes
- Section 4: Course Wrap-Up2
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How the Course Works (Live Sessions and Self-Study)
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