Language Courses

Dive into the multilingual world of SEA-EU, where over 90% of students bring English skills, and nearly half are familiar with Spanish, French, and German. While Polish and Croatian expand our linguistic horizons, we’re enhancing language learning opportunities across the alliance. Following the addition of new partners in 2022, Italian, Norwegian and Portuguese were added to our pool of languages. With courses in national languages and specialised programs, we’re committed to broadening linguistic competencies, embracing Croatian, French, German, Maltese, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Italian and English, enriching our community’s global communication and cultural understanding.

Virtual Tandem Language Exchange

The SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange is a program that pairs participants with native or near-native speakers for one-on-one language practice, enhancing speaking and listening skills.

What are the benefits of participating in our SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange?

You can improve your speaking and listening skills hands-on.
You have access to native speakers from across the SEA-EU Alliance.
You get to define what you want to learn, when and how … flexibly.
You have the option of meeting your partner virtually as well as physically, depending on your location.
You can get to make friends and learn about a new culture.
And most importantly: Just have fun!

Virtual Language Courses

The SEA-EU Virtual Language Courses is an activity based on the principle of reciprocity. Below, we list courses offered by each SEA-EU partner university to participants from other partner universities.  

We strengthen our alliance by coordinating and maintaining an up-to-date list of language courses. Thereby, SEA-EU students and staff can obtain centrally all the information needed for enrolment into these online courses. The list is updated regularly as new courses become available.

Conditions of enrolment:

The course offers are meant for SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students and staff: Registration is only considered if made with a valid institutional email address.
No ECTS credits will be awarded.
A certificate of participation will be issued, upon attendance to >75% of the course.
An evaluation of the course by participants is appreciated at the end.
Registration is binding.
No guaranteed spots.

We strongly encourage participants to self-assess their current language skills and check the course content description and/or learning outcomes of each course prior to registration.

New Virtual Language Courses

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French for Beginners - A2

This is beginner-to-intermediate level course designed to build French communication skills. You will strengthen the foundations necessary to navigate daily life, including introducing yourself, spelling names and contact details, discussing nationalities, and talking about your studies.

The course covers practical skills like using numbers up to 1000, reading a timetable, finding your way around a town or campus, understanding and giving directions, and completing basic transactions, such as buying a transport ticket, describing where you live, the environment, talking about food, expressing your likes and dislikes, shopping for food; and discussing sports and leisure activities.

French

One 2-hour class per week (Mondays) from Mon. 19 th Jan. to Mon. 30th March 2026 from 6 to 8pm No class on Mon.23rd Feb. 2026.

French at level A2.1 or A2.1 (pre-elementary level)

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Language of instruction : French (and English if needed)
Pre-requisites: French at level A2.1 or A2.2 (pre-elementary level)
20h + self study
Participants: 20 students (evenly shared between partner universities)
Target: For students and staff
Teachers: Elena BERTHEMET, Pôle Langues, University of Brest (UBO)
Teaching tools: Video conferencing (Microsoft TEAMS), word processor, microphone (headphones if possible) and camera
Applications deadline: Sun. 11^th Jan. 2
Participants will be notified of acceptance 4 days before beginning – Thur. 15th Jan. 2026
They will receive connection details 1 working day before beginning – Fri. 16th Jan. 2026

Contact : pole.langues.FLE@univ-brest.fr

French for Beginners - A1

Beginner-level course designed to build immediate French communication skills. You will learn the foundations necessary to navigate daily life, including introducing yourself, spelling names, and discussing nationalities. The course covers practical skills like understanding and using numbers up to 100, reading a timetable (days and times), finding your way around a town or campus, and completing basic transactions, such as buying transport tickets or food.

French

One 2-hour class per week (Tuesdays) from Tue. 20th Jan. to Tue. 31st March 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm No class on Tue.24th Feb. 2026.

A1.1

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Language of instruction : French (and English if needed)
None previous knowledge needed
20h + self study
Participants: 20 students (evenly shared between partner universities)
Target: For students and staff
Teachers: Keren Arriaga ZALAGA, Romaissa, Asmaa LARABI, Mirna FARAG, Pôle Langues, University of Brest
Teaching tools: Video conferencing (Microsoft TEAMS), word processor, microphone (headphones if possible) and camera
Application deadline : Monday 12th January 2026.
Participants will be notified of acceptance 4 before beginning – Fri. 16th Jan. 2026.
They will receive connection details 1 working day before beginning – Mon. 19th Jan. 2026

Contact : pole.langues.FLE@univ-brest.fr

POLISH – LET`S GET IT STARTED!

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students and staff

Total workload: 10 class hours (9 meetings, 50 min. each)

Class size: 18

Course offered by: University of Gdańsk

Course teacher: mgr Maja Zimny, mgr Radosław Janicki

Contact person/ Information: agnieszka.wysomierska-tkacz@ug.edu.pl

Polish

13.01.2026 – 10.03.2026

A-0 (absolute beginners)

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Start-End Date/ Time:

13.01.2026	18.00-18.50
20.01.2026	18.00-18.50
27.01.2026	18.00-18.50
3.02.2026	18.00-18.50
10.02.2026	18.00-18.50
17.02.2026	18.00-18.50
24.02.2026	18.00-18.50
3.03.2026	18.00-18.50
10.03.2026	18.00-18.50

Course Content:

Is Polish language just a rustle to you? Join us, and we will teach you to “hiss” and “rustle” like a professional! Poland lies in the very center of Europe, yet at the very end of the European Union. This geographical riddle is just a warm-up for other surprises—especially those on your plate. In this course, you will gain solid language basics, get to know our country, and dare to pronounce the world’s most difficult words. We will prepare you for a real visit to Poland!

What will you learn?

– professional rustling: You will master the pronunciation of the sounds “sz,” “cz,” and “ś” so that you don’t break your tongue—from a simple „cześć” to the legendary „beetle in the reeds” („chrząszcz w trzcinie”).

– linguistic puzzles: You will find out what connects a castle and a jacket, a price and a road, by discovering the multiple meanings of Polish words.

– culinary detective: You will uncover the “strange” compositions of Polish dishes and find out what wonderful things you can conjure up from just cabbage and mushrooms.

– virtual hiking: We will take you on a virtual hiking trip across the beautiful lakes and meadows of Pomerania—because Pomerania is not just the sea.

– shopping survival: You will understand the system of Polish shops in both the city and the country, and learn how to buy coffee and bread like a local.

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to 7 out of 9 meetings of the course.

To apply:

Register before 31st of December (Wednesday), 2025 at SEA-EU Virtual Languages Courses: Registration Form – Wypełnij formularz

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

English for Professional Communication

The Language Centre (CLA) of Parthenope University offers a short-term advanced training course in English for Professional Communication. This intensive course is designed for students aiming at learning how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional English. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to English for Professional Purposes (EPP), students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in English, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview. Students will also be taught some efficient learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. The course consists of 10 online lectures. At the end of the course an online test will take place. Eligibility to access the final test will depend on students’ regular and active attendance (missing more than two classes will not be allowed).

Target group: Students

Prerequisites: B1 level in English

Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples

Course teachers: Vittorio Di Mauro (PhD candidate), Carla Manno (PhD candidate)

Contact person/Information: mannocarla83@gmail.com

To apply: Register by 12 December 2025

English

16 December 2025 – 27 January 2026

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Course Content:

How to Extend your Vocabulary: Technical and Scientific Language.
How to Improve your Listening Skills: Listening Strategies and Practice on Specialised Texts.
How to Improve your Speaking Skills: Oral Professional Communication.
Oral Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Job Interviews.
Written Communication Skills in a Professional Context.
Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Curriculum Vitae.
Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Covering Letters.
Reading Strategies: Genres and Typologies of Specialised Texts.
Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 1)
Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 2)

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

recognise the structure of business conversations, presentations and written messages
recognise paralinguistic features of communication
use appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely
select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation
base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity
practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings.

Additional details: Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams

Total workload: 24 hours

Class size: 30 participants

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Course Calendar:

16.12.25 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

19.12.25 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

09.01.26 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

13.01.26 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

16.01.26 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

20.01.26 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

23.01.26 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

27.01.26 – 10.00-12.00 (120 min) + 60 min self-learning

French for Professional Communication

The course aims to provide participants with a solid basic language preparation which is particularly intended for the development and acquisition of the skills required to approach a specialized text in French and professional oral and written communication. Lectures are carried out in French with a communicative approach, and aim to improve understanding, reading skills, written and oral expression, up to a B1+/B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. The course intends to introduce the participants to the analysis and the correct use of economic, financial and management terminology.

Target group: Students

Prerequisites: B1 level in French

Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples

Course teacher: Claudia Palumbo (PhD candidate), Roberto Petrazzuolo (PhD candidate)

Contact person/Information: roberto.petrazzuolo001@studenti.uniparthenope.it

To apply: Register by 10 December 2025

French

12 December 2025 – 23 January 2026

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Course Content:

Le lexique français. Les langues de spécialité.
Genres et typologies textuels en contexte professionnel.
Stratégies de lecture des textes de spécialité. Quelques exemples pratiques de textes de spécialité.
Stratégies d’écriture : comment rédiger un CV et une lettre de présentation/motivation.
Stratégies d’écriture : comment rédiger un PPT et un mél professionnel. Les formules de politesse.
Techniques de présentation orale en contexte professionnel : l’entretien d’embauche.
Les stratégies de recherche d’un emploi : le rôle des réseaux sociaux.
La communication spécialisée. La communication d’entreprise : les principales entreprises en France. Les banques.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

know how to apply the main French morphosyntactic structures and analyze a business text, applying the knowledge and skills acquired to other specialty fields of economic nature.
choose among the different linguistic registers those most appropriate to the context of use and be able to independently evaluate the appropriate lexicon and syntax depending on the context;
communicate orally in French in a clear and appropriate way;
choose vocabulary and syntactic structures which are appropriate for the communicative context;
consult authentic material in French and be able to keep abreast of issues of their interest using digital and printed resources in French.

Additional details: Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

Lessons will be held via Zoom

Total workload: 24 hours

Class size: 30 participants

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Course Calendar:

12.12, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

19.12, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

22.12, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

09.01, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

12.01, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

16.01, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

19.01, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

23.01, 17:00-19:00 – 120 min + 60 min self-learning

Italian Culture: Culinary Language and Non-verbal Communication

The Language Centre (CLA) of Parthenope University offers a short-term course in Italian Culinary and Body Language. This intensive course is designed for students aiming to deepen their understanding of two distinctive aspects of Italian culture: its culinary heritage and its highly expressive non-verbal communication. Through cultural analysis, textual exploration, and interactive activities, the course provides participants with the tools to interpret these dimensions within Italy and in their global diffusion. After a general introduction to the cultural significance of food in Italy, the course offers a concise historical overview of Italian cuisine, its regional variations, and the factors that shaped it across centuries. Students will then explore how Italian food culture and terminology have travelled abroad. A practical interactive component will invite participants to reflect on how Italianness in food influences their own language and (inter)cultural experience, discussing examples of culinary loanwords and culturally embedded concepts. A separate module will explore Italian body language and gesture, examining their pragmatic functions, their role in social interaction, and their perception in intercultural encounters. The course consists of 8 hours of online lectures divided into 4 weekly meetings. Eligibility for the certificate of attendance depends on regular and active participation.

Target group: Students and All Staff

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples

Course teacher: Marco Cimini (PhD candidate)

Contact person/Information: marco.cimini001@studenti.uniparthenope.it

To apply: Register by 15 December 2025

Italian

09 January 2026 – 30 January 2026

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Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will develop a general knowledge of:

Italy Through Food: History, Identity, and Global Representations
Culinary Communication and Intercultural Explorations
Introduction to Italian Non-Verbal Communication
Gestures Across Contexts: Variation and Cross-Cultural Perception

Additional details: Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

Lessons will be held via Teams

Total workload: 8 hours

Class size: 30 participants

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Course Calendar:

09.01.26 – 09.00-11.00 (120 min)

16.01.26 – 09.00-11.00 (120 min)

23.01.26 – 09.00-11.00 (120 min)

30.01.26 – 09.00-11.00 (120 min)

English for Academic Purposes with a specific focus on presentation skills

This intensive EAP course is designed to support intermediate
(B1-level) learners in enhancing their communicative skills in an academic
context. Throughout speaking practice, students will be encouraged to engage in
various activities (including final 3-5 minute presentations) that will help them
overcome common challenges in using English for academic purposes and
improve their presentation and public speaking skills. Since the focus is on
creating an authentic academic environment, students will engage in peer
evaluation exercises, which will help them develop their listening skills. By the end
of the course, students will be able to participate in discussions conducted in both
academic and non-academic environments, and express their ideas with greater
confidence and fluency.

Duration: 4 weeks

Contact hours: 6-8 hours/week (30 hours total)

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students

Level: B1 (intermediate)

Course offered by: University of Split

Course teacher: Nina Grubić, mag. educ. philol. croat. et angl.

Contact person/ Information: Nina Grubić (ninagrubic102@gmail.com) – lessons; seaeu@unist.hr – other inquiries

English

2025-12-16

B1 (intermediate)

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Start-End Date/ Time: 17 November 2025 – 16 December 2025

Course content:

• Week 1: Introduction to Academic English
– identifying key strategies in academic speaking and writing (Academic
English vocabulary and grammar)
– basics of academic presentations
– structure and planning
– presentation components (introduction, body, conclusion)
– signposting language
– brainstorming session: choosing appropriate academic topics

• Week 2: Content Development and Visual Aids
– writing clear introductions and conclusions
– incorporating simple visual aids (slides, images, basic charts)
– using language to refer to visuals

• Week 3: Delivery, Fluency, Q&A Techniques
– developing clear pronunciation, appropriate pace, volume, and
intonation
– using body language (non-verbal communication exercises)
– handling simple questions and answers (role-playing Q&A sessions)
– relaxation techniques

• Week 4: Final Presentations and Assessment
– delivering 3-5 minute presentations
– engaging in Q&A sessions following each presentation
– self-assessment and peer evaluation exercises

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– use Academic English vocabulary and grammar in writing and speech
– apply verbal and non-verbal cues to communicate their ideas confidently
and effectively
– participate actively in a wide range of activities conducted in academic
environment, including group discussions, seminars, presentations,
projects, conferences, Q&A sessions
– plan and structure a short academic presentation
– deliver simple and structured presentations on familiar academic topics

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a
camera and a microphone

Registration period: 7/11/2025 – 14/11/2025 at 12:00 (CET)
Registrations close on: 14/11/2025 at 12:00 (CET)

Participants will receive connection details 2 days before the start of the course.

Business English for Students - B1

This course is designed for intermediate (B1-level) learners who want to develop their English language skills in a business and professional context. Students will build confidence using English in common workplace situations such as meetings, presentations, negotiations, phone calls, and email communication. The course integrates speaking, listening, reading, and writing practice with a focus on practical business vocabulary, grammar accuracy, and cultural awareness in international settings.

Target group: students

Prerequisites: A2 level in English

Course offered by: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split

Course teacher: Ana Klepo, mag. educ. philol. croat. et angl.

Contact person/Information: Ana Klepo (ana.klepo22@gmail.com) – educational aspects; other – seaeu@unist.hr

Course overview: Business English for Students – B1

English

11 November – 17 December 2025

Level: B1

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Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Communicate effectively in everyday business situations using appropriate vocabulary and tone.
Write clear and professional emails, reports, and short business messages
Participate in meetings and discussions with confidence.
Deliver short presentations on familiar business topics.
Understand and respond to business-related conversations and written texts.
Demonstrate awareness of business etiquette and intercultural communication.

Additional details: There will be flexibility to tailor the course topics based on the specific needs and preferences of the students in the group.

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone. Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Total workload: 24 hours

Class size: 20 participants

Registration period:

Registrations close on 10.11.2025.

Participants will receive connection details 2 days before the start of the course.

Schedule:

11 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
12 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
13 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
19 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
20 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
25 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
26 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
27 November 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
2 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
3 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
4 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
9 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
10 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
11 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
16 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
17 December 2025, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)

CROATIAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR BEGINNERS Level A1.1

Prerequisites: This course is open for SEA-EU students and staff.

Course offered by: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split

Course teachers: Marin Slugan, mag. educ. philol. croat. et angl.

Contact person/ Information: inquiries and admission – seaeu@unist.hr, lessons –
professor Marin Slugan, mslugan@ffst.hr

Croatian

2025-12-04

A1.1

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Course overview: Introduction to Croatian Language A1.1
This introductory course offers a practical and structured approach to learning Croatian
at the beginner level. It is intended for students with no prior knowledge of the language
who wish to acquire essential communication skills and gain a basic understanding of
Croatian culture. The course emphasizes everyday language use, with a focus on
pronunciation, sentence construction, and basic interaction in common situations.
Students will become familiar with core vocabulary and expressions used in personal
introductions, daily routines, and simple conversations. It is suitable for those planning
to study, travel, or work in Croatia, and serves as a foundation for continued language
learning at higher levels.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand and apply the basics of the Croatian phonetic system and
pronunciation.
• Use common everyday expressions and basic phrases for simple interactions.
• Introduce themselves and exchange personal information in Croatian.
• Ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics.
• Develop and use vocabulary related to family, professions, countries, colours…
• Construct and comprehend simple sentences in both spoken and written
Croatian.
• Recognize and apply foundational grammatical rules in communication.
• Write and understand short, simple messages.

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a
microphone. Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.
Total workload: 35 hours
Class size: 20 participants
Registration period: 17 October – 25 October
Registrations close on 25 October at 12:00 (CET)
Participants will receive connection details 2 days before the start of the course.

Start-End Date/ Time:

October 2025(CET)
• October 27 | 9:30–11:30 AM (CET)
• October 28 | 9:30–11:30 AM (CET)
• October 30 | 9:30–10:30 AM (CET)
• October 31 | 9:30–10:30 AM (CET)

December 2025 (CET)
December 1 | 9:30–11:30 AM (CET)
December 2 | 9:30–11:30 AM (CET)
December 4 | 9:30–11:30 AM (CET)

Specific English Conversation Course with a Lexical Focus on the University Environment (Students)

Students who are part of the SEA-EU alliance. The course will have a maximum capacity of 20 participants, selected on a first-come, first-served basis, distributed equitably among the 9 partner universities. Minimum requirement: B1 level according to the CEFR.

50 hours of total training, distributed as follows:
• 20 synchronous online classes of 1 hour each.
• 20 hours of guided individual work.
• 10 hours of independent study.

SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 15:00 to 16:00

English

From 16 October 2025 to 18 December 2025

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Specific English Conversation Course with a Lexical Focus on the University Environment (University Staff)

Teaching and administrative staff who are part of the SEA-EU Alliance.
The course will have a maximum capacity of 20 participants, selected on a first-come, first-served basis, and distributed equitably among the 9 partner universities.
Minimum requirement: B1 level according to the CEFR.

SCHEDULE:
Mondays and Wednesdays, from 15:00 to 16:00

English

From 15 October 2025 to 17 December 2025

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Academic English Foundations 1

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students
Registration deadline: 20 October 2025

English

30 October 2025 – 18 December 2025

CEFR B1–B2 (pre-intermediate to high-intermediate)

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Course name: Academic English Foundations 1

Duration: 8 weeks Contact Hours: 2 hours/week (16 hours total)

Target group:

Students enrolled in undergraduate programmes in SEA-EU university members
Students with a functional level of international English who require additional support in adapting their reading, writing, and speaking skills to academic contexts.
Learners preparing to transition to independent high-level academic reading and writing during undergraduate studies across a variety of disciplines.

Prerequisites: CEFR B1–B2 (pre-intermediate to high-intermediate).

Course offered by: International School for Foundation Studies – University of Malta

Course teacher: Ms Ruth Bellizzi [ruth.bellizzi@um.edu.mt]

Description: This course is designed to support students whose first language is not English in developing the foundational academic English skills required for success in a university setting. The course emphasises reading strategies, academic vocabulary development, and basic academic writing skills, while also introducing oral communication in academic contexts. Students will engage with authentic academic texts drawn from various disciplines and will practise summarising, paraphrasing, and responding to these texts in both written and spoken formats. Further details here

Start-End Date/ Time: 30 October 2025 – 18 December 2025

30 October 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)
6 November 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)
13 November 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)
20 November 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)
27 November 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)
4 December 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)
11 December 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)
18 December 2025, 08:30–10:30 (120 min)

Course Content

Week 1 – Introduction to Academic English
Week 2 – Reading Strategies I
Week 3 – Reading Strategies II & Vocabulary Development
Week 4 – Noun Phrases, Articles, and Quantifiers
Week 5 – Summarising & Paraphrasing
Week 6 – Building Short Academic Responses
Week 7 – Academic Integrity & Referencing
Week 8 – Academic Speaking: Seminar Skills

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Zoom
Total workload: 16 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.gle/18LnKbPjV2cYZ1UM9

Register before 20 October

*Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Academic English Grammar for Accuracy in Academic Writing

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students
Registration deadline: 20 October 2025

English

28 October 2025 – 15 December 2025

B1–B2 (pre-intermediate to high-intermediate)

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Coruse name: Academic English Grammar for Accuracy in Academic Writing

Duration: 8 weeks Contact Hours: 2 hours/week (16 hours total)

Target group:

Students enrolled in undergraduate programmes in SEA-EU university members
Students who can communicate in English but whose writing is hindered by inaccuracy,inconsistent control, and weak sentence/paragraph structure.

Prerequisites: CEFR B1–B2 (pre-intermediate to high-intermediate).

Course offered by: International School for Foundation Studies – University of Malta

Course teacher: Dr Omar NShea [omar.nshea@um.edu.mt]

Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to strengthen their grammatical accuracy in English, focusing on the structures most frequently used in academic writing. The emphasis is not on rote grammar drills, but on applying grammar knowledge to authentic academic tasks such as constructing clear sentences, building cohesive paragraphs, and avoiding common errors. Further details here

Start-End Date/ Time: 28 October 2025 – 15 December 2025

28 October 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)
4 November 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)
11 November 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)
18 November 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)
25 November 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)
2 December 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)
9 December 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)
16 December 2025, 11:00–13:00 (120 min)

Course Content

Week 1 – Introduction & Sentence Basics in Academic English
Week 2 – Verbs & Tenses for Academic Writing
Week 3 – Sentence Variety & Complexity
Week 4 – Noun Phrases, Articles, and Quantifiers
Week 5 – Prepositions, Connectors, and Academic Cohesion
Week 6 – Paragraph Grammar & Organisation
Week 7 – Common Errors & Editing Strategies
Week 8 – Writing Workshop: Applying Grammar in Academic Texts

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Zoom
Total workload: 16 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.gle/AuHTjEJDGrTEtxKF8

Register before 20 October 2025

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.