Pre-Masters Programme

Overview

If you already have a first degree and now wish to go onto an MA, MSC or MBA at a British university then this programme will prepare you for this next stage in your education. The main aims of the course are to improve your overall English language skills and help you to attain a score of IELTS 6.5 or more. You will also receive training in English for Academic Purposes. By studying in an English speaking environment you will have time to readjust to UK culture.

Key Points

• Students should be at least Intermediate level before starting this course
• 25 lessons per week (mornings and afternoons).
• In the mornings, students join our Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate or Advanced General English class, focusing on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, and offering practice in the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing
• The afternoon classes deal with English for Academic Purposes, as well as providing preparation and practice for the IELTS examination
• Please note that this course may not be available at certain times of the year. Please contact us in advance to check availability

Example Timetable

	09:00 - 10:30		10:45 - 12:00	13:00 - 15:00
Monday	Welcome / Registration & placement test		Speaking activity - getting to know your classmates	Introduction to IELTS
Tuesday	Revision of verb forms		Discussion techniques Talking about families	IELTS Speaking & Vocabulary
Wednesday	Past & Present time phrases Listening skills: listening for detail		Reading biographies	Academic English - Vocabulary Building
Thursday	Uses of auxiliaries		Writing skills: writing a biography	Academic English - Presentation Skills
Friday	News stories: Looking at newspapers Social skills: making conversation		Reviewing the week's new language and key pronunciation points	IELTS Writing Task 1