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English: Effective communication

Would you like to become more confident at using English? Would you like to take an English course that is based around your communication needs?

Then why don’t you sign up for one of our Effective Communication courses? These courses will help you communicate more accurately and effectively in study, work and social environments. Each course begins with an assessment of your communication needs. Then, your tutor will tailor the course taking your needs into consideration. You’ll take part in a variety of communicative tasks, such as discussions, role plays, and communication games; learn the grammatical structures necessary for such tasks; and also expand your knowledge of natural English expressions for a variety of situations. And of course, you’ll also have fun and make friends in the process!

After you’ve taken this course you’ll be able to interact in English with a higher degree of fluency and spontaneity.

 

'I want to thank you for the nice lessons. It was good to see that you were able to create a “safe” environment between the group were everyone was comfortable and not afraid to make mistakes. And everyone was telling personal stories. And in the mean time I have learned a lot!'

Enrico Toffoli | Project leader Department of Research Engineering UM

Fast facts

  • this course will help you become more fluent and confident in English
  • communicate more accurately and effectively in study, work and social environments
  • two different courses for different levels of proficiency
  • each course begins with an assessment of your communication needs.
  • courses start in October, February and May
  • 10 weekly group classes of 2 hours
  • certificate upon successful completion of the course requirements.
  • 2 hours of independent study preparation per lesson
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Effective Communication Intermediate B2 (E-EC-B2)

This course is perfect if you would like to improve your communication skills and acquire a better understanding of grammar, spoken English, listening comprehension and writing skills.

Compulsory literature:

  • Speakout 2nd edition - Upper intermediate Flexi A Students’ Book 1 & MyEnglishLab      ISBN:  9781292161020 

The book enables you to access an online component, My English lab, where you can continue learning and practising even after the course has finished. Please make sure that you buy a new book as the online access code is unique.

It is possible to extend this course with another 10 sessions if there is enough interest. 

Costs

The price for a 10-class course is:

  • UM student € 325
  • UM staff, alumni and Zuyd Hogeschool students: € 395
  • Others € 510

The course material is not included in the course fee.

Effective Communication Advanced C1 (E-EC-C1)

This advanced course is ideal for people who have acquired a good standard of English but want to reach a higher level of fluency and accuracy.

Compulsory literature:

  • Speakout 2nd Edition - Advanced Flexi A Students' Book 1 + MyEnglishLab      ISBN:  9781292160924

The book enables you to access an online component, My English lab, where you can continue learning and practising even after the course has finished. Please make sure that you buy a new book as the online access code is unique.

It is possible to extend this course with another 10 sessions if there is enough interest. An additional book is then used.

Other English courses we offer

Would you like to improve your English for work or study purposes and obtain an internationally recognised certificate that confirms your proficiency in English? Then you could consider taking one of our Cambridge English courses. For more information see Cambridge courses.

In case you are looking for information about the IELTS English Language test please take a look at www.ielts.org/

Admission requirements

Before starting this course it is mandatory to do an online intake test in order to make sure that the course fits your level. Please send an e-mail to languages-intake-eng@maastrichtuniversity.nl  expressing your interest in the Effective Communication course.

 

Fee

The price for a 10-class course is:

  • UM student € 325

  • UM staff, alumni and Zuyd Hogeschool students: € 395

  • Others € 510

The course material is not included in the course fee.

Certificate and ECTS credits

After successfully completing a course, you will receive a certificate. To be eligible for such a certificate, you must attend at least 8 of the 10 lessons.

One course is worth 2 ECTS credits. Please consult with your faculty / home university if these credits are accepted as part of your programme and, if necessary, converted to the credit system acknowledged by your faculty/ home university.