Proficiency B
Course type: | Workshop |
| Period: | November-January and April-June |
| Course length: | 7 weeks |
| Hours per meeting: | 2,5 hours including a 15 minute break |
| Coordinator: | Drs. K. (Kim) van der Linden |
Group level
The Proficiency course is for those whose level of English is currently at C1 (IELTS 6,5) and who wish to attain C2 level (IELTS 7,5).
Starting dates of next courses
In November and April providing there are enough participants. A minimum of 8 participants is required for a course to take place. If there are insufficient registrations, the course will be postponed (your name will remain on the waiting list). We will inform whether the course will take place a minimum of 7 days in advance.
Maximum number of participants: 12 (minimum 8).
Self-study load
Note that you will need to invest time at home to benefit from this course and make progress in your language skills. Around 3-4 hours homework a week will be given.
Participants
University Lecturers at TU Delft,- this includes all teaching staff and PhD students who need or wish to reach C1-high level in English.
Course Materials
Text books will be distributed during the first lecture.
Content
Grammar, Vocabulary extension, Pronunciation as well as practising listening, reading and speaking skills. This course will explore grammar and vocabulary extension not discussed in course A.
Method
The lectures will consist largely of interactive pair, group and whole-class work. Furthermore, by means of peer-feedback, your awareness of different aspects of the English language will be greatly enhanced.
Testing
Participants can take the English Test for Lecturers upon completion of the course (please note, the exam fees are not included in the course cost).
Courses fees
€ 400,- (this does not include the fees for the exam).
Registration
Please contact the English Unit Department for starting dates and registration at EnglishUnit@tudelft.nl, or by telephone: 015-27 83646.