Duration: 25-32 weeks
Weekly Study Hours: 15-20 hours
Level: CEFR B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

Course Objectives

1. Develop strong language proficiency for effective communication.
2. Enhance grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
3. Prepare students for academic, professional, and standardised testing contexts.

Course Modules

1. Grammar and Language Structure

• Complex sentence structures (relative clauses, conditional sentences).
• Modal verbs for speculation, deduction, and advice.
• Passive voice and causative forms.
• Advanced verb tenses (past perfect, future perfect).

2. Vocabulary Development

• Topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., technology, environment, education).
• Collocations, phrasal verbs, and idiomatic expressions.
• Academic and workplace-related terminology.

3. Reading Skills

• Analyzing text structure and identifying main ideas.
• Understanding complex and abstract arguments.
• Developing critical reading skills.
• Practice with a variety of genres: news articles, academic texts, reports.

4. Writing Skills

• Coherent paragraph and essay writing.
• Structuring arguments and presenting evidence.
• Practice with formal and informal writing styles.
• Writing for specific purposes: letters, reports, and short articles.

5. Listening Skills

• Understanding different accents and speech patterns.
• Comprehending lectures, interviews, and discussions.
• Note-taking and summarization techniques.
• Focus on inference and identifying speaker attitudes.

6. Speaking Skills

• Discussing abstract and technical topics.
• Debating and expressing opinions fluently.
• Improving pronunciation and intonation.
• Role-playing real-life situations like interviews or meetings.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

• Communicate fluently in professional and academic settings.
• Write clear and structured texts with appropriate tone.
• Confidently express ideas in discussions and presentations.
• Perform well in standardized exams such as IELTS, achieving a band score of 6.0-7.5.

Assessment Methods

1. Continuous Assessment (40%)

• Weekly Quizzes: Grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension tests.
• Speaking Tasks: Weekly oral presentations and debates.
• Writing Assignments: Essays, reports, or letters evaluated based on coherence, grammar, and vocabulary.

2. Midterm Assessment (20%)

• A comprehensive evaluation in Week 12 or Week 16, covering all skills.
• Components:
  • Reading: Analyze a complex passage with multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
  • Writing: A 250-word essay and a formal letter or report.
  • Listening: Note-taking from a lecture or dialogue.
  • Speaking: A 10-minute oral exam including discussion and situational role-play.

3. Project Work (10%)

• Students will complete a research-based project, presenting their findings through:
  • A 5-10 minute oral presentation.
  • A written report of 500-700 words.

4. Mock Tests and Final Exams (30%)

• Mock Exams: Conducted every 6 weeks to simulate real-world scenarios and assess progress.
  • Focus: Writing tasks, timed reading comprehension, and speaking fluency.
• Final Exam: Conducted in Week 25 or Week 32.
  • Comprehensive coverage of all language skills.
  • Scoring aligned with CEFR B2 descriptors.