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Demonstrating Academic Language and Skills

Prepare for and take the final assessments of the PSE Online Award.

  • Duration

    3 weeks
  • Weekly study

    10 hours

In this final course of the PSE Online Award, you will be introduced to the six final assessments, get an overview of what each one tests and how they do this, have a chance to practice for each assessment, work with a tutor on any areas where you need further input, and then take the final assessments.

What topics will you cover?

Introduction to, practice for, and then taking the following assessments:

  • Written project
  • Recorded presentation
  • Reading test
  • Listening test
  • Timed writing
  • Speaking test

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Demonstrate your knowledge, language level and skills for an academic context
  • Evaluate strategies for approaching language and skills assessments
  • Summarise and apply learning from the short courses on this award

Who is the course for?

This course is for students on the Coventry University pre-sessional English award. It is relevant for students who will be continuing their studies online and on-campus.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

What software or tools do you need?

To take part in this course you will need access to:

• A computer or laptop with a webcam

• A reliable internet connection

• Speakers

• A microphone

Who will you learn with?

I have taught English as a Foreign Language for more than thirty years in Egypt, Japan and at universities in the UK. I am now Director of Pre-sessional English Courses at Coventry University.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992
  • Location

    Coventry

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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