English for Academics
Academic English for teaching, presenting and publishing with confidence in international settings.
Who is this course for?
For university and tertiary lecturers, researchers and academic staff who need to teach, present, write and publish in English in international and English-medium (EMI) contexts.
Ideal if you are presenting at conferences, publishing in English-language journals, or teaching international students through English.
Course aims
- Improve academic English across all skills
- Present and lecture confidently in English
- Write effectively for academic publication
- Take part in international academic discourse
- Teach content through English (EMI)
- Network with academic peers from across Europe
At a glance
- 25 hours of tuition per week
- Small international groups of education staff
- Practical, hands-on sessions with trainer feedback
- Certificate of Attendance (Erasmus+ recognised)
- Europass Mobility & pre-course questionnaire
- Afternoon cultural & social programme included
Course programme — a typical week
An output-focused week of real academic tasks — presenting, writing and teaching in English — with feedback throughout.
Academic English foundations
- Needs analysis and goal-setting
- Academic register and style
- Fluency for academic settings
- Vocabulary for your discipline
Presenting & lecturing
- Delivering lectures and conference talks
- Signposting and structure
- Handling questions and discussion
- Voice, pace and clarity
Academic writing & publishing
- Papers, abstracts and structure
- Academic style and cohesion
- The publication process
- Editing for clarity and accuracy
EMI & international classrooms
- Teaching content through English
- Interaction and engagement in EMI
- Supporting international students
- Clarity and accessibility
Presentation workshop & action planning
- Deliver an academic presentation
- Peer and trainer feedback
- Reflection and transfer
- Networking and certification
Sample weekly timetable
| Time | Mon–Fri |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Session 1 — input & focus topic (varies by day) |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Session 2 — hands-on workshop, planning & materials |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Session 3 — practice & project work, or guided integrated activity (Trinity College, museums, school visits) |
25 hours per week — 20 taught lessons plus 5 hours of guided integrated (off-site) activities. An optional evening & weekend social programme is also available.
Methodology
A practical, output-focused course: you present, write and teach real academic content, refining through structured peer and trainer feedback rather than passive study.
You'll work in small international groups of education staff from across Europe, sharing approaches across subjects and systems. Trainers are experienced practitioners who model the techniques you'll use, and afternoons extend the learning through Dublin's cultural programme.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the week you will be able to:
- Present and lecture confidently in English
- Write more effectively for academic publication
- Teach content through English with clarity
- Participate in international academic discourse
- Communicate with greater academic fluency
- Leave with an action plan for your work
What's included
- 25 hours of tuition per week
- All course materials
- Pre-course needs questionnaire to tailor the content
- Afternoon cultural & social programme
- Guidance for your school's Erasmus+ coordinator
Certification & funding
- Certificate of Attendance, recognised under Erasmus+, detailing hours and content (min. 80% attendance)
- Europass Mobility documentation supported
- 100% fundable through Erasmus+ KA1 Staff Mobility
- We help your coordinator with course, OID and dates for the grant application
Dates & pricing
English for Academics runs as scheduled open courses through 2026 in Dublin, with closed-group dates arranged to suit your school. The course fee includes tuition, materials and the activity programme.
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All courses & funding →Advance your academic English
Tell us your group size and preferred dates and we'll send a tailored proposal — and help your coordinator with the KA1 details.
ULearn English School, Dublin · Erasmus+ KA1 Staff Mobility · OID E10024492 · PIC 911463023. Funding amounts are set by each participant's National Agency.
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