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Centre for Applied Linguistics ICE (Intensive Course in English) Pre-sessional Course In-sessional Courses (Open) In-sessional Courses (Dedicated) Short Courses Non- Award-Bearing Activities

Centre for Applied Linguistics Led by Nigel Prentice ‘Pre-sessional’ course for people intending to study in a UK HEI 3 terms full-time study EAP focus ICE (Intensive Course in English)

Centre for Applied Linguistics ICE (Intensive Course in English) Programme for graduate students Termly up to a full academic year Intensive (five hours a day) Content closely linked to student need Emphasis on academic English

Centre for Applied Linguistics Listening Understanding conversations Understanding social English Understanding lectures talks and broadcasts Note taking skills Speaking Socialising in English Small group discussion Pronunciation Presentation skills Reading Reading media and journal articles Reading academic texts Library skills Writing General essay writing Academic writing Writing for examinations ICE (Intensive Course in English)

Centre for Applied Linguistics Pre-sessional Courses Led by Nigel Prentice and June McCready ‘Summer school’ For students accepted for study at Warwick EAP focus

Centre for Applied Linguistics Pre-sessional Courses 2 phases over the summer Open to all international students with a place at Warwick Induction PLUS Intensive day Course designed round degree course content

Centre for Applied Linguistics Pre-sessional Courses Pre-sessional CAN: Get students through culture shock Introduce them to UK approaches to study Develop self-awareness Give them support in developing the vocabulary of their subject Start them on required reading

Centre for Applied Linguistics Pre-sessional CAN’T: Guarantee a specific level in an attainment test Effect a huge improvement in general English in 5 weeks Ensure they will have no further problems with grammar or syntax Pre-sessional Courses

Centre for Applied Linguistics Courses Student Department Tutor ELT Tutor Pre-sessional to In-sessional Courses

Centre for Applied Linguistics In-sessional Courses (open) Led by Gerard Sharpling Open to all students and staff at the University Subject/skill specific Lunch-time and evening timetable

Centre for Applied Linguistics In-sessional Courses (open) Language classes One to one Self-study English language support for international students

Centre for Applied Linguistics Paid for by International Office A wide range – 14 ‘subjects’ A commitment to the classes is required Pre-registration is needed Arranged by student or by tutor with student In-sessional Courses (open)

Centre for Applied Linguistics Reading skills Negotiating (libraries, etc). Socialising Survival English Initial ‘Supervision’ language Strategic competence - dealing with upgrading after first year What are students’ earlier needs?

Centre for Applied Linguistics What are students’ later needs? Sentence and paragraph structures Grammar Lexis (Vocabulary) Writing skills One-to-one support Proof-reading and editing Help in giving presentations

Centre for Applied Linguistics Paid for by Department concerned Tailor-made for students on specific course Attendance required by Course Tutor/ Supervisor Reporting system between ELT Tutor and Course Tutor In-sessional Courses (closed)

Centre for Applied Linguistics Courses Student Department Tutor ELT Tutor Pre-sessional to In-sessional Courses

Centre for Applied Linguistics Tailor made course content Groups of teachers, business people, professionals students 1 week to several months Language PLUS Package deal: accommodation, visits, tuition Short Courses

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