Advanced Grammar, Academic Writing & Vocabulary

📘 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.