Upper-Intermediate English

Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Professional Certificate

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Provider

edX Professional Certificate
Pricing

$156.00
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Duration & workload

16 weeks, 3-5 hours a week

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Overview

This English language Professional Certificate program is aimed at students with an intermediate level of English (based on the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) wishing to advance their language skills to an upper-intermediate level (B2).

This program will cover interesting topics such as food, business, modern life, globalization and technology today. You will learn to write different types of formal and informal texts, including reports, reviews, complaints and more. You will also enhance your vocabulary and grammar and better understand how to use verbal tenses in context.

This program also includes preparatory materials and recommendations to successfully pass the Cambridge University First Certificate in English Examination (FCE).

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Industry

Take your English language skills to the next level. Learn how to write letters, use appropriate verbal tenses and enhance your vocabulary and grammar, all within the context of business.

Course 2: Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Modern Life

Advance your English language skills as you learn how to rephrase sentences and prepare for an interview. Topics such as films, sports, and natural resources will also be discussed.

Course 3: Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Globalization

Learn how to write letters, use appropriate verbal tenses and enhance your English vocabulary and grammar, all within the context of globalization.

Course 4: Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Technology

Take your English language skills to the next level.We will discuss technological innovations as you enhance your English vocabulary and grammar and learn how to write a business plan.

Courses

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This course is the first in a series of four English language MOOCs designed for students with an intermediate level of English looking to reach a higher intermediate level. The course is comprised of video lessons, reading comprehension activities, grammar explanations and exercises, listening comprehension activities and speaking practice.

The course covers interesting topics such assuccessful businesses, risk management, industrial design and radio broadcasting.

This course also includes preparatory materials and recommendations to take the Cambridge University First Certificate in English Examination (FCE).
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This course is the second in a series of four English language MOOCs designed for students with an intermediate level of English looking to reach a higher intermediate level. The course is comprised of video lessons, reading comprehension activities, grammar explanations and exercises, listening comprehension activities and speaking practice.

The course covers interesting topics such as the Olympic Games, natural resources, extreme sports, health issues, films, pollution or pets.

This course also includes preparatory materials and recommendations to take the Cambridge University First Certificate in English Examination (FCE).
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4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week, 3-5 hours a week
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This course is the third in a series of four English language MOOCs designed for students with an intermediate level of English looking to reach a higher intermediate level. The course is comprised of video lessons, reading comprehension activities, grammar explanations and exercises, listening comprehension activities and speaking practice.

The course covers interesting topics such as the Edinburgh Theatre Festival, music, films and theatre, migratory movementsand indigenous cultures.

This course also includes preparatory materials and recommendations to take the Cambridge University First Certificate in English Examination (FCE).
38 reviews
4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week, 3-5 hours a week
View details

This course is the fourth in a series of four English language MOOCs designed for students with an intermediate level of English looking to reach a higher intermediate level. The course is comprised of video lessons, reading comprehension activities, grammar explanations and exercises, listening comprehension activities and speaking practice.

The course covers interesting topics such as cultural differences, aviation and global warming, historical monuments or technological innovation.

This course also includes preparatory materials and recommendations to take the Cambridge University First Certificate in English Examination (FCE).