Academic Writing for ESL Students & Writing for Professional Purposes

This course will help ESL students develop and improve their writing skills.

It is designed for high intermediate and advanced students preparing for academic tests or professional careers.

The course is based on the standards generally accepted in North America

Writing involves complex skills that can be learned, practiced and mastered. The goal of the course is to encourage students to explore and organize their ideas, and provide relevant language practice so that they become competent and independent writers.

Course Topics include writing:

• paragraphs
• essays
• summaries

The work-related component of the course includes

• business letters
• memos
• e-mails
• reports