📘 Course Description:
This course is designed for intermediate B1 English learners who want to refine their
grammar skills, expand academic vocabulary, and master formal writing styles. Emphasis is
placed on producing clear, well-structured, and grammatically accurate academic texts such
as essays, reports, and research papers. Students will also learn advanced grammatical
structures, cohesive devices, and discipline-appropriate vocabulary to improve both written
and spoken academic communication.
The course is ideal for university students, professionals, researchers, or anyone preparing
for academic environments where English is the medium of instruction.
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
📌 Grammar
● Use complex sentence structures accurately (e.g., relative clauses, passive voice,
conditionals).
● Apply advanced grammar in formal writing, such as noun phrases, parallelism, and
verb tense consistency.
● Edit writing for grammatical accuracy and stylistic appropriateness
📌 Academic Writing
● Plan, draft, revise, and edit academic essays and research-style papers.
● Write clear thesis statements, topic sentences, and coherent paragraphs.
● Use appropriate referencing and citation styles (APA, MLA, or others if applicable).
● Avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and summarizing sources correctly.
📌 Academic Vocabulary
● Use formal, academic vocabulary accurately in writing and speech.
● Distinguish between informal and academic language.
● Use collocations, transitional expressions, and subject-specific vocabulary effectively.
📌 Communication Skills
● Participate in academic discussions using formal language and structured
arguments.
● Respond to peer and instructor feedback constructively.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 48 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1500
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 13 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 8 Weeks
- 📚 Course Curriculum: Advanced Grammar, Academic Writing & Vocabulary0
- 🎯Week 1: Introduction to Academic English● Understanding academic tone and style ● Differences between academic and informal writing ● Overview of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising)0
- 🎯Week 2: Advanced Grammar I – Sentence Structure● Complex and compound-complex sentences ● Subordination and coordination ● Sentence variety and avoiding run-ons/fragments0
- 🎯Week 3: Academic Paragraph Writing● Topic sentences and paragraph unity ● Supporting details and coherence ● Transitions and logical flow0
- 🎯Week 4: Advanced Grammar II – Verb Tense & Voice● Perfect tenses and tense consistency ● Passive voice in academic writing ● Modality for hedging and formality0
- 🎯Week 5: Essay Structure I – Argumentative & Expository Writing● Essay outlines and thesis statements ● Introduction, body, and conclusion structure ● Paragraph development strategies0
- 🎯Week 6: Vocabulary Development I – Academic Word List (AWL)● Introduction to AWL sublists ● Using context to understand new words ● Word families and affixation0
- 🎯Week 7: Advanced Grammar III – Noun Phrases & Parallelism● Expanded noun phrases ● Appositives and modifiers ● Correct use of parallel structure in writing0
- 🎯Week 8: Essay Structure II – Cause & Effect / Compare & Contrast● Writing different academic essay types ● Using appropriate structures and transitions ● Developing arguments with examples and evidence0
- 🎯Week 9: Vocabulary Development II – Collocations & Register● Formal vs informal word choice ● Academic collocations (e.g., "strong evidence, " "clear correlation") ● Avoiding redundancy and wordiness0
- 🎯Week 10: Integrating Sources & Referencing● Summarizing and paraphrasing techniques ● Avoiding plagiarism ● Citation styles (APA / MLA overview)0
- 🎯Week 11: Editing & Proofreading Skills● Self-editing checklists ● Peer feedback strategies ● Finalizing academic papers0
- 🎯Week 12: Final Project & Presentation● Writing and submitting a final academic essay (250-300 words) ● Giving a brief academic presentation of your work ● Course review and individual feedback0
Requirements
- ✅Minimum Level: Upper-Intermediate to Advanced (B2–C1 on the CEFR scale)
- ✅ 2. Previous Coursework or Experience
- ✅ 3. Academic or Professional Background (Optional but Preferred)
- ✅ 4. Technical Requirements (for online courses)
- ✅ 5. Commitment