Academic English for Erasmus students
1.09 - 30.11
This specialized course for Erasmus students will empower you to discover and refine essential academic English skills.
You will participate in dynamic sessions focusing on storytelling, critical thinking, active listening, and persuasive speaking.
You will engage in debates, collaborative projects, and interactive learning experiences to enhance your language proficiency and academic confidence.
Why join our courses?
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Communication first
Our courses, led by a skilled Neurolanguage Coach® and guest industry expert, prioritize enhancing your communication skills.
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Specialised vocabulary
Neurolanguage Coach® personalizes learning experience to each client's needs. You'll learn specialized vocabulary crucial for your industry.
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Soft skills
In today's professional world, mastering a language is just the beginning.
Beyond technical know-how, you'll gain essential soft skills like teamwork and leadership.
For Whom is the course?
- for Erasmus program candidates and current participants,
- for those considering taking part in foreign exchanges or pursuing studies in English,
- for individuals with an English language proficiency level starting from B1.
Program
Module 1 Ice Breakers and Listening Practice
Ice Breaker Activities
Listening Practice
Reflection and Feedback
Module 2 Discussion and Debate
Group Discussion
Debating Techniques
Debate Practice
Module 3 Peer Review and Collaborative Writing
Sharing Essays
Constructive Feedback
Revising Essays
Module 4 Group Project – Writing and Presenting an Academic Paper
Project Planning
Collaborative Writing
Final Presentation
Let's get to know each other!
Weronika Reszela
Neurolanguage Coach® passionate about technology and neuroscience.
Graduate of Wrocław University of Economics in Finance (English-taught & Polish-taught faculty). Gained experience in the US during an internship and worked at Credit Suisse holding leadership role & at BNY Mellon as fund accountant. Later on she transitioned to IT industry as a startup founder in HRTech, MedTech, and EdTech.
Founder of Mind Your English, blending linguistic expertise with cognitive science to innovate language learning.
Course Benefits
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Enhanced Academic English Skills
You will develop a strong foundation in academic English, improving your vocabulary, sentence structures, and formal language use.
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Improved Collaboration and Communication
You will gain experience working in teams, enhancing your ability to discuss, debate, and collaborate on academic projects effectively.
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Increased Confidence in Academic Settings
By practicing presentations, participating in seminars, and engaging in group discussions, you will become more confident and competent in academic environments.
To join this course you need:
English Proficiency: Intermediate level or above. ( min B1)
Motivation to Learn: Genuine commitment to improvement
Availability: to collaboratively write and present an academic paper showcasing your team project.
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Academic English for Erasmus students
Academic English for Erasmus students
- 1.09 - 30.11
Hybrid solution for efficient learning. Combination of individual coaching session and group sessions toward common goal.
Options:
- 1 hour weekly individual session,
- 1 hour group session,
- access to moderated group chat on discord
or
- 1 hour individual session every two weeks,
- 1 hour group session every two weeks,
- access to moderated group chat on discord.
The course lasts for 3 months/12 weeks.
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For Whom
For Whom
- for Erasmus program candidates and current participants,
- for those considering taking part in foreign exchanges or pursuing studies in English,
- for individuals with an English language proficiency level starting from B1.
Benefits
Benefits
You will prepare for the creation and discussion of materials at an academic level.
You will develop skills in expressing opinions, participating in discussions, comprehending and writing longer texts.
You will learn various accents and dialects.
You will acquire the ability to fluently use lexical and grammatical structures across a wide range of everyday and academic situations.
A special emphasis will be placed on speaking practice and acquiring new vocabulary.
Program
Program
Week 1
Individual Coaching:
Introduction to Academic English and Erasmus Program
Discussing the objectives and expectations of the course.
Understanding the Erasmus program and its language requirements.
Introduction to academic English (vocabulary, sentence structures, formal language, etc.)
Group Coaching: Ice Breaker and Listening Practice
Ice breaker activities to know peers.
Listening practice through academic podcast discussion.
Week 2
Individual Coaching: Academic Reading
Understanding academic text structure.
Techniques for quick and effective reading.
Practicing reading with a research article or a scholarly paper.
Group Coaching: Discussion and Debate
Group discussion on the previously read article.
Debating techniques and practice.
Week 3
Individual Coaching: Academic Writing – Essay Structure
Introduction to academic essays – structure and format.
Techniques for writing effective introductions and conclusions.
Practice with a topic relevant to Erasmus experience.
Group Coaching: Peer Review Session
Sharing and discussing written essays.
Providing constructive feedback.
Week 4
Individual Coaching: Academic Writing – Referencing and Paraphrasing
Understanding plagiarism and learning referencing techniques.
Paraphrasing exercises.
Group Coaching: Group Project – Writing an Academic Paper
Starting a group project for writing an academic paper.
Week 5
Individual Coaching: Oral Presentation Skills
Structuring presentations and using visual aids effectively.
Practice with a mini-presentation on an academic topic.
Group Coaching: Presentation and Feedback Session
Students present their topics and receive peer and teacher feedback.
Week 6
Individual Coaching: Listening – Understanding Lectures and Seminars
Techniques for understanding and taking notes from academic lectures.
Listening exercises using actual lecture videos.
Group Coaching: Mock Seminar
Conducting a mock seminar on an academic topic.
Week 7
Individual Coaching: Writing – Constructing Arguments
Developing argumentation skills in writing.
Practice with a topic.
Group Coaching: Debate Session
Debating on a pre-selected academic topic.
Week 8
Individual Coaching:
Speaking – Seminar Participation and Q&A
Strategies for active participation in seminars.
Handling Q&A sessions.
Group Coaching:
Group Project – Finalizing the Academic Paper
Finishing the group academic paper.
Week 9
Individual Coaching: Reading – Critical Reading
Developing critical reading skills.
Practice with a text.
Group Coaching: Critical Discussion
Critical discussion on the text read during individual coaching.
Week 10
Individual Coaching: Listening – English Accents and Dialects
Understanding various English accents and dialects.
Listening exercises.
Group Coaching: Simulation – Multinational Seminar
Simulated multinational seminar to practice listening to different accents.
Week 11
Individual Coaching: Revision and Personal Problem Areas
Revision of key learning points.
Working on personal problem areas.
Group Coaching: Group Presentation of Academic Paper
Presentation of the group academic paper.
Week 12
Individual Coaching: Final Feedback and Future Plan
Feedback from the teacher.
Discussing strategies for continuing English practice.
Group Coaching: Wrap-up Session
Sharing experiences and learning from the course.
Discussing strategies for English practice in the Erasmus program.
Coach
Coach
Neurolanguage Coach® passionate about technology and neuroscience.
Graduate of Wrocław University of Economics in Finance (English-taught & Polish-taught faculty). Gained experience in the US during an internship and worked at Credit Suisse holding leadership role & at BNY Mellon as fund accountant. Later on she transitioned to IT industry as a startup founder in HRTech, MedTech, and EdTech.
Founder of Mind Your English, blending linguistic expertise with cognitive science to innovate language learning.