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DiscoverGRE (Undergraduate) Session 1- Introduction to Academic English

DiscoverGRE (Undergraduate) Session 1- Introduction to Academic English Online

DiscoverGRE is our free online English Language and academic skills course designed for international students. 

The course will run from Monday 15th July until Friday 26th July:

Undergraduate Course: Monday- Friday, 11.30 - 13:00 (UK time)                    

Benefits for attending:

  • Improve your English Language for studying in the UK
  • Enhance your academic skills and transition smoothly into university
  • Certificate of completion (awarded for full attendance)
  • £250 discount on your university fees (awarded for full attendance)

A commitment to attend all ten sessions is required to earn a certificate of completion and to gain your £250 fee discount.

Session 1- Introduction to Academic English

Session 2- Academic Skills: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Note-taking

Session 3- Academic Writing Part 1

Session 4- Academic Writing Part 2

Session 5- Academic Resources: Finding Quality Sources, Academic Integrity

Session 6- Critical Thinking: Finding your Voice, Synthesising ideas

Session 7- Academic Language: Writing Styles, Using the Passive Voice

Session 8- Accuracy and Vocabulary, Register, Summarising and Paraphrasing 

Session 9- Plain English: More Vocabulary, Meaning and Nuance

Session 10- Reflection and continuing to improve: Culture Shock, Academic Integrity
 

  • These sessions are all online, and take place using Microsoft Teams.
  • Please ensure you download Teams software onto your desktop before your first session.


Please use the Begin Registration button to book your place.

Dates & Times:
11:30am - 1:00pm, Monday, July 15, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Tuesday, July 16, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Wednesday, July 17, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Thursday, July 18, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Friday, July 19, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Monday, July 22, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Tuesday, July 23, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Wednesday, July 24, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Thursday, July 25, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm, Friday, July 26, 2024
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Location:
Online via Teams
Campus:
Online event
Online:
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Audience:
  International Students     Prospective Students  
Categories:
  International Students     Online  
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