Foundation courses for academic English in the UK?
Hi, I want to improve my academic English and prepare for a UK degree as someone settled in the UK but who studied overseas. Are there students who started with a foundation or international foundation year? Which universities or courses helped you the most with English language and writing skills? 😊
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Reply 1
Perhaps practising by writing your own posts would be a good start. (This is a serious suggestion, not mere snark)
Reply 2
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There are International Foundation programs (IFP) and Intensive English courses for exactly this purpose at most Unis. Examples :
International Foundation Year | University of Surrey ISC
International Foundation Year programme | Cardiff University ISC
Intensive English : English language courses : ... : Study with us : University of Sussex
Extended Intensive English | International Foundation Programme
International Foundation Year | University of Surrey ISC
International Foundation Year programme | Cardiff University ISC
Intensive English : English language courses : ... : Study with us : University of Sussex
Extended Intensive English | International Foundation Programme
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