Mastering Academic English: Reading to Writing Approach- P1 (free preview)

As an international student studying at a Western university—or even considering or actually completing a degree online with English as the language of instruction—you will face challenges such as understanding lectures, participating in discussions, and completing written assignments. Writing, in particular, is a key form of assessment, requiring you to research independently, find credible sources, manage a heavy reading load, and combine ideas while creating original content that meets academic standards for language, formality, and structure.

Also, you may be just starting university, unsure how to begin your research, complete assignments, or meet academic expectations.

The writing areas and skills covered in this course will help you overcome these challenges and avoid the kind of feedback that novice student writers often receive, such as: “Your writing is unclear,” “it lacks formality,” “The text lacks structure or coherence,” and “Your writing is too descriptive and lacks evidence or analysis.”

This course provides essential knowledge and skills in a relatively short time, helping you gain confidence and understand what it takes to overcome these challenges. It covers key study and academic skills, guiding you through reading materials, building on your existing strengths, providing customised tips, and sharpening your writing abilities so you can apply them effectively in your learning environment.

I hold multiple advanced degrees in higher education and possess recognised teaching qualifications. I have conducted research on university students’ writing and academic development, which has deepened my understanding of English for academic purposes across disciplines.

Over the past two decades, I have taught and supported thousands of university students, including many international and non-native English speakers, in developing their academic writing skills. My experience spans lecturing, leading workshop sessions, and providing one-on-one tutorials, which allowed me to identify some of the key challenges students face and develop effective strategies to enhance their academic skills.

This course will help you to:

• Overcome challenges in expressing yourself clearly and accurately while using appropriate academic language.
• Develop skills to make the most of your existing knowledge—such as vocabulary—so you can enhance objectivity in your arguments, read efficiently, and make academically appropriate language choices in vocabulary and grammar.
• Ensure your writing is well-organized and logical so readers can follow your ideas easily.
• Move beyond simple description, copying, or summarizing to create original content by skillfully incorporating and synthesising ideas from multiple sources.
• Learn to take ownership of your writing instead of just reporting information—finding your voice and demonstrating critical thinking are key university expectations.

Note:This section of the course (Unit 1 – Section 3) is a free preview. In the full paid course, all handouts and resources will be provided without watermarks.

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