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English Foundation Programme

 

1Year Programme – Price: €6,000

Programme objectives

 

  • Attain proficiency in all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Develop academic vocabulary and language necessary for Higher Education studies.
  • Enhance communication skills for academic and social interactions.
  • Gain confidence in participating in class discussions and debates and presenting academic topics.
  • Improve critical thinking and analytical skills through reading and writing tasks.
Intended Learning Outcomes

 

  • Language Proficiency: Develop an intermediate level of proficiency in English.
  • Reading Skills: Comprehend and analyze moderately complex texts, articles, and excerpts.
  • Writing Skills: Produce coherent and detailed texts on various topics, expressing opinions, arguments, and personal experiences.
  • Listening Skills: Understand main points and specific information in spoken English (e.g., lectures, discussions, interviews).
  • Speaking Skills: Engage in conversations, express opinions, participate in group discussions, and give short presentations with clear pronunciation.
  • Cultural Understanding: Develop awareness of cultural nuances related to the English language.
  • Language Strategies: Acquire independent learning strategies.
  • Grammar and Vocabulary: Consolidate and expand knowledge of grammar rules, tenses, idiomatic expressions, and relevant vocabulary.
  • Critical Thinking Skills: Analyze and evaluate information in English, forming opinions and drawing conclusions.
  • Language Fluency: Enhance fluency and confidence in using English across different contexts.

Overview

 

The English Language Foundation Course is designed to:

Prepare international students for successful entrance to higher education institutions in Cyprus by enhancing their language proficiency.

This course focuses on developing the students’ English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as

building their academic language and communication skills required for successful study in a higher education institution.

A' Semester Course Structure

 

Introduction to the language expectations of the course and Academic Environment I

This section familiarizes students with the course’s specific English proficiency standards and introduces key aspects of the academic environment, including participation norms and communication styles

 

Listening and Speaking Skills Development I

Students develop core listening comprehension for lectures and discussions while building essential speaking skills for clear classroom participation and presentations.

 

Reading Skills Enhancement I

The focus is on strengthening reading strategies to grasp main ideas and details in academic texts, improving both comprehension speed and critical analysis.

 

Writing Skills Enhancement I

Foundational academic writing skills are built, emphasizing sentence structure, paragraph development, and clear expression in assignments like summaries and short responses.

 

Academic Vocabulary and Language I

Students expand their knowledge of essential academic words and phrases while developing awareness of formal language and discipline-specific terminology.

 

Language Practice and Application I

This provides structured opportunities to actively integrate and apply learned grammar, vocabulary, and skills through exercises and tasks simulating academic situations.

 

B' Semester Course Structure

 

Introduction to the language expectations of the course and Academic Environment II

This section deepens understanding of the course’s English proficiency standards and explores more complex aspects of the academic environment, including critical engagement and research expectations.

 

Listening and Speaking Skills Development II

Students enhance their ability to comprehend nuanced lectures and participate effectively in academic discussions and debates, refining presentation delivery.

 

Reading Skills Enhancement II

The focus shifts to analyzing more complex academic texts, developing advanced strategies for critical evaluation, synthesis, and argument identification.

 

Writing Skills Enhancement II

Skills progress to crafting well-structured essays with clear arguments, supported evidence, and appropriate academic style for various assignment types.

 

Academic Vocabulary and Language II

Students master a broader range of sophisticated academic vocabulary, nuanced expressions, and discipline-specific terminology for precise communication.

 

Language Practice and Application II

This provides advanced opportunities to synthesize and apply all language skills fluently and accurately in complex, authentic academic scenarios and tasks.