Program archived

This program was offered in the past. This program might be offered again, but to be certain contact the organizing institution of this program. For current programs view all programs, or see the current offer by Tallinn University.

Academic Writing in English

Tallinn University

This course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their writing skills in English and is the perfect preparation for written component of IELTS, Cambridge English and TOEFL exams, as well as for those who are just looking to practice and improve their general written English.

Each lesson will focus on a different form of written English – E-Mails and Correspondence, Essay-Writing, Reports, and Blogging and Social Media, CVs and Resumes, discussing the structure, form, tone and conventions surrounding each different form. The lessons will be accompanied by grammar and vocabulary to help you construct your text, enrich your language, build forceful arguments and convincing conclusions, and will give students the chance to practice writing and receive feedback from a native-speaker and experienced teacher of English.

Whether you are using English on a day-to-day basis in the office, applying for an English -language degree-programme, or preparing for an international English language exam, this course will equip you with the skills to be successful.

After completing the course student will be able to:

– describe visual information from a diagram, chart, graph or table;
– prepare reports discussing issues on various topics,
– evaluating problems, comparing ideas and proposing solutions with conviction;
– communicate by e-mail;
– plan and write academic essays, theses, journal articles;
– create blogs with engaging and accessible language and content

Location Tallinn, Estonia
Period
20 Jan 2020 - 24 Jan 2020
Levels Pre-University
Bachelor / Undergraduate
Master / Graduate
PhD
Professional
Credits 1.0 ECTS
Program fee 220 EUR
Accommodation fee 108 EUR
Extra information about the fee:
The course fee is 190 euro for students
Housing: 108 EUR per one week (7-10 days) in a double/triple room
Application deadline 1 December 2019
Entry requirements:
Anyone interested in the English language. Confident in English, ideally able to communicate at B1-B2 level.
Contact information: