The ILSC Academic English Mastery Level courses offer a capstone to the ILSC Advanced English for Academic Purposes curriculum. The two ILSC Academic English Mastery levels provide students with an enhanced focus on the academic skills they will need to succeed in their pursuit of higher education. These include: advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
The ILSC Academic English Mastery content-based curriculum develops students’ English language skills through the exploration of academic themes. In addition, in each ILSC Academic English Mastery level students develop skills and participate in activities that are essential to success in higher education such as:
- Listening and Note-taking
- Collaborative group projects
- Presentation skills
- Academic Research
Our Cambridge English PET preparation course will help prepare you for success on Cambridge's Preliminary English Test. The PET tests whether you have mastered the basics of English and have practical language skills for everyday use. At this level you should be able to read simple textbooks and written materials in English, take notes in a meeting, write emails and letters on everyday topics, and understand opinions and mood in both written and spoken English.
The Cambridge B2 First Certificate in English is the third level of the Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It is an upper intermediate level exam. Cambridge B2 First is designed for learners whose command of English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study. Successful candidates will have a wide grasp of vocabulary and should be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations. They also need to show an awareness of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as they are expressed through language. Cambridge B2 First is recognized by many universities and other educational institutions as proof of upper intermediate level English skills, and these institutions accept it as meeting part of their entrance requirements. Because the examinations are based on realistic tasks, a Cambridge B2 First certificate is an important asset for anyone who wants to work or study abroad, or in international business. Employers throughout the world recognize Cambridge B2 First. It indicates sufficient proficiency in English to be of practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, in particular tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates have the ability to deal with routine letters and telephone enquiries and to cope with some non-academic training courses and simple textbooks and articles.
The Cambridge C1 Advanced Certificate is the fourth level of the Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Cambridge C1 Advanced demonstrates a high level of English proficiency, recognising the ability to communicate with confidence and manage most aspects of everyday life. Cambridge C1 Advanced is seen by many universities and employers around the world as proof of adequate language skills for studies or work. Studying for Cambridge C1 Advanced helps learners to improve their language skills and use them in a wide range of contexts. The examinations are based on realistic tasks and indicate the ability to use the language in practical situations. Successful candidates are able to participate in meetings and discussions, expressing opinions clearly and can understand and produce texts of various types, including formal letters and reports. They will also be aware of the different styles of English appropriate to different situations.
English for Academic Purposes is designed to help you pursue further academic studies in English. This course will strengthen your academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You’ll improve your grammar accuracy and build your vocabulary by exploring academic topics.
The IELTS Test is internationally recognized. Educational institutions and government agencies from over 120 countries trust the IELTS test as a valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. In Canada and Australia, IELTS is the one test used for immigration purposes and is required for overseas professionals to practice. The IELTS course will prepare you for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. It covers all four test modules: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. This course specifically targets each macro-skill, as well as, grammar, academic vocabulary and writing skills. The course offers English skills development, IELTS test familiarization and practice, plus in-depth focus on the specific strategies required for individual sections of the IELTS test.
Develop the academic speaking and listening skills to participate effectively in academic classes and discussions, as well as, develop effective presentation skills.
Expand your knowledge and use of academic vocabulary. The Academic Vocabulary course covers the most useful and frequently used academic vocabulary found in academic settings. Practice and review new vocabulary using a variety of activities including speaking, discussions, writing sentences/paragraphs, reading, and quizzes.
Academic Writing focuses on the writing skills needed to succeed in college or university. You will practice and develop essay writing, summaries, short answer paragraphs, lecture notes, research and academic discussion skills.
IELTS Speaking and Listening will provide you with focused practice on the IELTS listening and speaking modules. The course will guide you through the speaking and listening test modules and focuses on the skills and test-taking strategies for each question type. The IELTS Listening and Speaking course covers:
- - Organizing and structuring answers for IELTS speaking tasks
- - Practicing speaking and listening test tasks
- - Developing effective test-taking strategies for the listening and speaking modules
- - Developing listening and speaking skills
- - Building speaking fluency
- - Analyzing and using vocabulary and grammar effectively in speaking
IELTS Reading will provide you with focused practice on the IELTS Reading module. You will work through reading question types with detailed analysis of test strategies and reading skills for this section of the exam. The IELTS Reading course covers:
- - Practicing reading test tasks
- - Develop effective test-taking strategies for the reading module
- - Building reading speed and fluency
- - Developing reading skills
- - Building vocabulary skills and strategies
- - Building dictionary skills
The IELTS skills course will help prepare you for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. Each class will cover one of the four test modules: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. In this course, you will have the opportunity to specifically target each macro-skill, as well as develop grammar, academic vocabulary and writing skills to reach your target IELTS band score. Additionally, you will become familiar with the structure, requirements, question and text types of the IELTS test.
Many students find the IELTS writing module the most challenging to achieve the desired band score. The IELTS Writing course will provide you with focused preparation for the IELTS Writing module. In this course, you will work step-by-step through each writing task. You can examine in detail the key strategies for success. You will develop writing and language skills to achieve higher scores on the writing module. The IELTS Writing course covers:
- - Organizing and structuring answers for IELTS writing tasks
- - Developing effective test-taking strategies for the writing module
- - Building writing speed and fluency
- - Practicing writing processes
- - Developing writing skills
- - Analyzing and using vocabulary and grammar effectively in writing
