English through Global Social Issues is designed to improve your English speaking, reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills by exploring and discussing contemporary social issues of international appeal such as women’s and children’s rights, health care and environmental issues. In this course, you will develop your English skills through research and discussing thought-provoking and relevant issues of the day.
English through Green Leadership gives you the opportunity to build your English skills and explore the topics of global environmental issues and leadership skills. You will develop your speaking, reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills through fascinating topics such as eco-systems, biodiversity and exploitation leadership.
Write with purpose. Communicate with authority. Deliver results. The Business Writing Skills elective is designed for learners looking to elevate their professional communication. Through practical, real‑world tasks, you’ll learn to craft concise messages, choose the right tone and structure, and communicate effectively across a range of business contexts—including emails, reports, proposals, and internal communications.
What You Will Learn
- Write clearly, concisely, and effectively for diverse workplace and business situations.
- Expand business‑specific vocabulary to communicate with precision and professionalism.
- Apply formal writing conventions, including tone, structure, and cross‑cultural communication expectations.
- Complete practical tasks such as business emails, reports, summaries, proposals, and workplace updates.
- Engage in feedback and revision cycles to sharpen logic, coherence, and accuracy.
- Use digital tools and platforms commonly required in modern business communication.
Strengthen your professional voice and learn to communicate with the impact, professionalism and polish that today’s workplace demands.
The English Through Social Media elective helps you improve your English through real‑world online communication. By engaging with authentic digital content and collaborative social‑media‑based tasks, you will expand your vocabulary, build fluency, and gain confidence interacting in online communities and digital spaces.
What You Will Learn
- Read and respond to a range of online media, including websites, social posts, and digital content.
- Develop listening skills through podcasts, videos, and a variety of digital media sources.
- Discuss and debate online topics, trends, and internet culture.
- Build vocabulary related to social media, the internet, and digital communication.
- Understand key social media concepts, terminology, and online etiquette.
- Create and share messages tailored to different online platforms through collaborative projects.
- Develop practical digital communication skills for both real‑world and online communities.
Connect, create, and communicate—discover English in the digital spaces where the world interacts.
The International Current Events Skills elective helps you strengthen your English while engaging with global news and contemporary issues. Through authentic materials and guided discussions, you will develop critical thinking, evaluate information from multiple perspectives, and respond thoughtfully to the world around you.
What You Will Learn
- Examine and think critically about current events from different perspectives.
- Participate in discussions on current event topics in pairs, small groups, and whole-class settings.
- Develop listening skills by responding to others in discussions and authentic recordings or videos.
- Read and respond to a variety of authentic current event texts.
- Build confidence expressing opinions and exchanging ideas on global issues.
- Strengthen critical thinking and information literacy through analysis of real-world topics.
Stay informed, think critically, and take part in meaningful conversations about the world today.
Write with clarity. Organise your ideas. Communicate with purpose. The Writing Skills elective helps you develop clear, effective writing for both everyday and academic contexts. Using a step‑by‑step writing process, you will progress from simple personal texts to well‑organised paragraphs, compositions, and essays with greater accuracy, structure, and confidence.
What You Will Learn
- Develop writing skills from basic personal texts to structured paragraphs, compositions, and essays.
- Learn common organisational patterns, including introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.
- Use a process‑based approach to plan, draft, and revise your writing.
- Improve sentence structure, accuracy, formatting, and punctuation.
- Apply effective writing strategies for both everyday and formal contexts.
- Build confidence writing clearly and accurately for a range of purposes.
Strengthen your skills, shape your ideas, and write with clarity and impact.
