English for Academic Purposes

There are many situations in which grad students and scholars need to communicate with their international peers verbally or in writing. For these exchanges to run smoothly, it’s not enough to have generic knowledge of English. The lessons are 100% online, using the platform of your choice.

With my extensive experience of the demands of the academic world, I can help you fine-tune your written and spoken English for any academic purpose. The lessons are 100% online, using the platform of your choice.

Improve your spoken English

There are lots of situations where grad students and scholars have to communicate verbally with their international peers. The most common include: conferences, symposia, research projects, fellowships, etc.

With personalized lessons, you will become more skilled and confident in dealing with the challenges of each communication situation, opening up new opportunities for international collaboration.

Each course of study is personalized
  • revision of specific aspects of English grammar;
  • expansion and appropriate use of vocabulary;
  • pronunciation tips;
  • suggestions for improving fluency;
  • practice of specific situations (presentations, seminars, etc.);
  • general conversation.
Example of the content of preparatory lessons for an oral presentation in English
  • pronunciation tips;
  • advice on emphasis, intonation, and pauses;
  • suggestions for simplifying and editing the oral presentation;
  • alignment of the oral presentation with the slides;
  • timing;
  • practice of the Q&A session.
  • I will also help you annotate the text of your oral presentation so you can focus on delivering your message as clearly and effectively as possible.

Improve your written English

Academic English is a challenge for many grad students and faculty. The internationalization of the academic world means scholars have to produce texts in English in a range of academic genres, from abstracts and research projects to journal articles and book chapters.

With personalized lessons, you will become more skilled and confident in your academic writing in English, opening up new opportunities for international collaboration.

Each course of study is personalized according to individual needs, including:
  • revision of specific aspects of English grammar;
  • expansion and appropriate use of vocabulary; and
  • organization and structuring of the manuscript.
  • I will also show you how to make the best use of machine translation and how to avoid the principal pitfalls associated with its use
  • You will learn through a range of practical activities, all based on bona fide scholarly texts.

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