Summer course English

Introduction

During this more intensive course, you can complete one target level in two weeks instead of 10 weeks.

Start dates

Would you like to improve your English language skills but don’t you have time to do this during the academic year? Don’t hesitate: register for our online summer English course via Zoom! During this more intensive course, you can complete one target level in two weeks instead of 10 weeks.

This course consists of nine daily sessions of approx. 3,5 hours each. The final exam takes place on Friday 26 August. One course level will have been covered by the end of this course, B2.2 or C1.1. 

What will you learn?

All courses are a so called English for Academic Purposes course. The main aim is to equip participants with skills so that they can function quite confidently when using English in
different academic and also non-academic situations. It will cover the following skills:

• listening;
• speaking;
• reading & comprehension;
• writing;
• critical thinking;
• grammar;
• vocabulary

Depending on the level B2.2 or C1.1, the course focuses on the use and improvement of grammatical structures and on the expansion of your vocabulary on a professional level, so that are able to communicate in various situations. This course can be described as a blended learning course. The final level of the course is B2.2 or C1.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Good to know

• This course is available for participants with an academic background (hbo/university).
• The course material is included in the course fee. 
• Course participants are expected to spend approximately three hours a week on course preparation and self-study. This is a guideline: some may need more time.
• Our groups are small: the minimum number of participants is 12, the maximum is 14. Please note that the LTC reserves the right to cancel this course if the required minimum
  number of participants is not reached.
• Attendance is not compulsory, but advisable. During the course you will be asked to give presentations. To pass the course, you should be present on those moments.
• A final written exam on Friday 26 August 2022 is part of this course. Dyslectic students can get extra time to complete the written test. To arrange this, you need to contact the LTC via email. You will also have to send a copy of your official statement of special needs.
• A certificate is awarded to participants who achieve a Pass for all skills.
• Read our requirements and general terms and conditions carefully before registering.

E-mail: ltc@eur.nl
Telefoon: 010 4081997
Website: Language & Training Centre

Registration is closed.

To be admitted to one of the levels of the summer course, please read our requirements:

• Summer course English B2.2

  To be admitted to this course, your current level of the language needs to be at B2.1.
  As proof of this entrance level we accept the following: 
  • the B2.2 advice of an LTC intake or assessment (less than 12 months old);
  • the LTC certificate of the B2.1 course (less than 12 months old);
  • If you are currently participating in the English B2.1 course of the LTC, you are allowed to register for a B2.2 course. Passing for your final exam and thus completing the course with a 5.5 or higher is necessary to actually start the following level.

• Summer course English C1.1

  To be admitted to this course, your current level of the language needs to be at B2.2.
  As proof of this entrance level we accept the following:
  • the C1.1 advice of an LTC intake or assessment (less than 12 months old);
  • the LTC certificate of the B2.2 course (less than 12 months old);
  • If you are currently participating in the English B2.2 course of the LTC, you are allowed to register for a C1.1 course. Passing for your final exam and thus completing the course with a 5.5 or higher is necessary to actually start the following level.

You need to apply and pay for the summer course English via our web shop. Only if the course will be paid for by your employer and the payment needs be done via invoice, we ask you to contact us upfront via email to make the necessary arrangements.