The
Importance of: Studying English
Studying
in the UK may be important to you, but don't forget that
no matter how well you know your subject area, you sill
find that, without the right level of proficiency in English,
you will struggle to pass your course!
Summer
English Language Programs in the USA
Summer
is the time to try new things, to consider new possibilities,
and to approach learning as an adventure. Come to the
United States and learn English on a campus where students
are engaged in exciting projects, in surroundings charged
with possibility.
Foundation
Year Programme
The Oxford Academy for Advanced Studies is
a well-established research institution situated in the
heart of Oxford. It seeks to promote a better understanding
between the East and West. It aims at fostering research
and fruitful contracts especially through postgraduate
students doing work in a wide range of subjects relating
to the Middle East and the Far East under the joint supervision
of Eastern and Western scholars.
Studying
in Northern Ireland
So
what makes Northern Ireland an ideal destination for EFL
learners? Firstly, as a new destination the local people
are very interested in meeting foreign visitors, and always
have time to stop and chat. The warmth of the people is
also reflected in the quality of the homestay families
that are offered.
English
as a Second Language in Canada
When
international students wish to study English, they could
not find a more ideal location than Canada. Whether you
wish to study for a month-long general English course,
or are continuing your postgraduate studies, Canada is
the perfect place to study.
Jane
Moyo of the British Council reports on English in Britain:
the accreditation scheme for English language courses in Britain
that gives guarantees on quality standards, making Britain
the ideal destination for international students to come to
learn English.
With
nearly 90 members, BASELT colleges and universities in the
UK offer international students a rich variety of English
Language and related courses.
There
are many good reasons to study English in London, but none
can equal the original reason and the main reason - International
trade.
Coming
to Britain offers a unique opportunity not only to enjoy
the wealth of cultural experiences Britain has to offer,
but also to benefit from being in a country which many consider
to be the 'home' of the English language.
If
you want to study in the USA, you will almost certainly
have to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
since it remains the most widely recognised test for admission
to degree programmes and many other college courses.
By
the time you read this you will probably already have decided
that you want to take an English course in Britain. So what
is it that makes studying English at a university different?
Learning
good communication skills in an intensive language learning
setting is more beneficial than taking separate courses
here and there.
Nearly
all British universities provide English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) courses for students who have been offered a place,
or who simply plan in the future to apply for a place, to
study at a British university.
Are
you looking for a program at a small university in a large
urban area? At a large university in a small town? At
a small college in a small town? Missouri has them all!
Those
seeking an international recognised professional TESOL
qualification are faced with a variety of decisions. Which
courses are formally accredited? What type of course will
be best? Full-time study or distance-training?
