The course aims at developing and improving English language and professional skills required in the modern workplace.

The whole content of the course is adapted to the needs of the professional environment of 21st century.

The course helps university teachers to revise and extend their knowledge in English grammar and use and improve the four basic language skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking, through a combination of in-class activities, collaborative work and self-study.

Special attention is paid to English as Medium of Instruction as a help in delivering lectures in English to international students.

The course is divided into five sections and each section includes: pre-session assignment (self-study), online session (four classes) and home assignment (self-study).

• 1^st session (4 classes): English language grammar and use. Correct pronunciation & intonation


• 2^nd session (4 classes): Developing English language reading and listening skills


• 3^rd session (4 classes): Developing English language writing skill


• 4^th session (4 classes): English in Use and English as Medium of Instruction


• 5^th session (4 classes): Developing English language speaking skill

Pre-session and home assignments are self-study work.

Online sessions include interactive work-related tasks / real-life situations with attendees supported by different audio-visual resources, problem-based learning (PBL) and collaborative learning (group work).

The course is delivered on MS Teams platform.

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