English
Goals
- Bringing all the students to the level required for validation (590 IPT TOEFL, 825 TOEIC, 7 IELTS). This level is the B2 level of CEFRL ("Independent User - Vantage"). IMPORTANT: the English course is compulsory for students below the threshold level.
- Bringing as many students as possible up to the C1 level of CEFRL ("Proficient User - Effective Operational Proficiency")
- Extending knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon world and of its diversity.
- Improving methodological and rhetorical skills to achieve structured thinking and precise expression.
Programme
- Intensive oral-comprehension exercises (long and demanding material)
- Speaking in small student groups: mini-dialogues, simulations, debates, presentations.
- Preparing for the TOEFL ITP test, ie 1 mock test in the year.
- Depending on levels: Revising grammar, expanding vocabulary and idioms, and improving pronunciation. Studying the civilisation of Anglo-Saxon countries. Notably, acquiring the knowledge and using the interpretative tools to understand the UK and/or American society from a political, economic, social, societal, geopolitical, and cultural angle. Making students aware of global environmental and social issues.
Sustainable development
Sustainable Development Goals
DD&RS level 1
Activity contextualised through environmentally sustainable development and social responsibility and/or supported by examples, exercises, applications.
Programme elements related to sustainable development goals
Students are sensitised to issues linked to climate change, renewable energies, the circular economy, alternative lifestyles and sustainable buildings and cities. We can also discuss poverty, feminism and bioethical questions.
Responsibles
- Camille BEDEAU BOURBON
- Florence MILON
Language
English
Keywords
TOEFL, grammatical consolidation, expanding vocabulary, basic linguistic competences, interactivity, debating, civilisation, Anglo-Saxon, United States, United Kingdom, methodology, rhetoric, adjustment, efficiency, credibility, excellence