I want to study Master of Design at UNSW so I came here
to improve my English especially in academic writing. I have
learnt about independent study which I’ve never experienced
in my previous education. It helps me to fnd my weaknesses
in English and fnd a way to improve myself. This skill will be
useful for my future study.
Yu (Yvonne) Hong (China)
Studying University English Entry
Academic English is offered at a variety of study levels and
have been designed to prepare you for academic study at
a tertiary level.
Academic English is conducted in small classes.
Teaching and learning activities are focused on
developing key language skills including:
• Essay and report writing
• Reading academic texts
• Critical thinking
• Speaking and presentation skills
• Lecture listening and note taking
• Pronunciation
• Grammar.
Academic English commences at an intermediate
level and leads to academic entry courses, including:
the Pre-Foundation Year English (PFY) program for
students planning to enter UNSW Foundation Studies
and the University English Entry (UEEC) program for
students who need to meet the English language
requirements for a degree program at UNSW.
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