Following the Intensive Course, the Unit provides English language instruction throughout the undergraduate programme, with content designed to address the academic and communicative needs of dental students. The programme focuses on the development of the four major language skills:
Students develop their ability to communicate ideas clearly, accurately and effectively in written English. Writing activities include academic writing, paragraph writing, summarizing, analytical writing and report writing.
Students develop the ability to understand, analyze and interpret a variety of academic and general texts. Particular attention is given to reading strategies required for university study, including identifying main ideas, locating specific information, understanding details and interpreting academic texts.
Speaking receives particular emphasis within the Unit’s English language programme. Students are provided with opportunities to develop fluency, accuracy, confidence and effective communication skills through individual, pair and group activities.
Students develop their ability to understand spoken English in academic, professional and everyday contexts. Listening activities expose students to a range of situations and help them develop skills such as identifying key information, understanding details and interpreting spoken communication.