Academic English Program

Improve your English skills to meet your academic goals Enroll in a semester-long or eight-week Intensive English program now to best prepare you for academic success. This Auburn Global program aligns with the university semester. Students study English for academic purposes in a university classroom setting. The Core English language curriculum consists of six levels, aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).Courses prepare degree-seeking students to efficiently read academic texts, write coherent academic assignments and participate in their classroom lectures and discussions with confidence. Students will take:Listening and Speaking: 10 hoursStudents focus on improving their listening and speaking skills for the academic realm. They listen to and anaylize talks and conversations, participate in group work activities, practice various presentation styles, and learn note-taking skills.Reading and Writing: 10 hoursStudents are exposed to a variety of texts to prepare them for their academic coursework. They practice different genres of writing, are introduced to using citations, and learn annotation and other strategies.