English Language Foundation Programme

Aim of the programme

The English Language Foundation Course is designed to prepare international students for successful entrance to Higher Education Institutions in Cyprus by enhancing their language proficiency.

 

 

This course focuses on developing the students’ English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as building their academic language and communication skills required for successful study in a Higher Education Institution.

Objectives

  • Attain proficiency in all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  • Develop academic vocabulary and language necessary for Higher Education studies.

  • Enhance communication skills for academic and social interactions.

  • Gain confidence in participating in class discussions and debates and presenting academic topics.

  • Improve critical thinking and analytical skills through reading and writing tasks.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Language Proficiency: Develop an intermediate level of proficiency in the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, enabling students to communicate effectively in various everyday situations.

 

 

Reading Skills: Comprehend and analyze moderately complex texts, articles, and excerpts from different sources (such as newspapers, academic texts, or literature) to extract essential information and understand the main ideas and arguments.

 

 

Writing Skills: Produce coherent and detailed texts on various topics, expressing opinions, arguments, and personal experiences using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and organizational structures.

 

 

Listening Skills: Understand the main points and specific information in spoken English, such as lectures, discussions, interviews, and presentations, delivered at a moderate pace with some complexity.

 

 

Speaking Skills: Engage in conversations and discussions on familiar and some unfamiliar topics, express opinions, participate in group discussions, and give short presentations with relatively clear pronunciation and appropriate language use.

 

 

Cultural Understanding: Develop an understanding of cultural nuances and contexts related to the English language, including social norms, customs, and practices prevalent in English-speaking countries.

 

 

Language Strategies: Acquire strategies to enhance language learning independently, such as using resources effectively, expanding vocabulary, self-correcting, and improving language skills through various methods (e.g., self-study, language exchange, etc.).

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary: Consolidate and expand knowledge of grammar rules, tenses, sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary relevant to everyday and academic contexts.

Critical Thinking Skills: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information presented in English, allowing students to form opinions, make inferences, and draw conclusions from texts or spoken content.

 

 

Language Fluency: Develop increased fluency and confidence in using English in different contexts, leading to better communication and interaction both academically and socially.

Programme Structure

ENG 001
Introduction to the language expectations of the course and Academic Environment I


ENG 002
Listening and Speaking Skills Development I


ENG 003
Reading Skills Enhancement I


ENG 004
Writing Skills Enhancement I


ENG 005
Academic Vocabulary and Language I


ENG 006
Language Practice and Application I


ENG 007
Introduction to the language expectations of the course and Academic Environment II


ENG 008
Listening and Speaking Skills Development II


ENG 009
Reading Skills Enhancement II


ENG 010
Writing Skills Enhancement II


ENG 012
Language Practice and Application II

Teaching Staff

Name 

Qualifications

FT/PT

Brief CV

Dimitrova Illy

Master’s in English for Tourism
and Business
Bachelor’s in Applied Linguistics (English language and Russian language)
Bachelor’s in Economics,
Major Marketing

FT

Mitidou Irida

MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Cambridge English Assessment Specialist 
Certified Instructor / Teacher
(LEVEL 5) | HRDA
Pearson LCCI Certificate Level 3 Certificate in Public Relations
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature

PT

Evidence of Language skills

Evidence of language skills for the Foundation programme

Candidates who are not native speakers of English need to provide evidence of adequate command of the English language such as:                                          

English in H.S.L.C with grade
(local and EU students)

12/20

IELTS

4

TOEFL IBT

42

IB English B Standard Level (SL)

4

IB English B High Level (HL)

3

Password Skills Plus Test

4

Michigan Language Assessment

12/20

Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English

as a second language

4

University of Cambridge Exams

42

SAT* Evidence-Based Reading and

Writing (EBRW)

4

Pearson PTE Academic

3

Common European Framework of Reference

for Languages (CEFR)

4