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Academic and Scientific English training

Learn to write and present with PRECISION, CONFIDENCE and IMPACT for your audience, all while following the norms and conventions of the English-language academic and scientific world.

Contact me for a tailored-made programme to suit you or your organization's needs.

What is academic English?

Sample Courses:

Academic Writing

Learn how to write and structure the different sections of your course work papers correctly and using formal academic language and style
Improve your ability to define an argument and stance, write thesis statements, and provide critical analysis in your writing.

Speaking & Presentations

Learn how to participate in seminar discussions and give impactful academic presentations
Become more confident speaking about topics related to your discipline
Speak with and ask questions to your professors with greater confidence

Academic Reading & Listening

Learn how to read academic articles and books faster and more confidently
Take better notes depending on your purpose for reading
Learn how to search for sources online faster
Listen better and learn more from live lectures

Academic Research

Develop your ability to understand your course work requirements, find the right sources, think critically about what you find, and use citations and references to defend your ideas

SCIENTIFIC WRITING & PRESENTING

This complete 10 hour course engages participants in, strategies of how to communicate effectively in English, in keeping with accepted international practices and conventions, in formal writing and when presenting, for a scientific & academic audience and for the purposes of: sharing research data or findings, requesting or applying for funding, and publishing.

About the trainer:

Hi, I’m Pierre, a native-speaking, professional and fully-qualified language teacher with over 15 years of experience helping students and professionals improve their language skills.

I am originally from Canada and have graduated with a BA in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada and an MSc in Human Geography (Sustainable Cities specialization) from King’s College London (2016, pass with distinction).

I have taught on multiple EAP (English for Academic Purposes) pre-sessional courses in the UK including the University of Edinburgh, the University of Bristol, and Imperial College London. There, I have worked with students across all disciplines including the arts, humanities & social sciences, business & economics, TOEFL, environmental disciplines and STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and medicine).

Together, we will design a course that suits your academic needs!