English Language

For undergraduates the ELU offers modules in English for Academic Purposes, Academic English for Business and Cultural Studies.

English for Academic Purposes

English for Academic Purposes 1(EAP 1)

English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2)

English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP 3)

English for Academic Purposes 4 (EAP 4)

Academic English for Business open to students at KMS

Academic English for Business 1 (AEB1)

Academic English for Business 2 (AEB 2)

British Cultural Studies

British Cultural Studies

Postgraduate English Language Information   

Classes are available for all postgraduate international students in Academic English, Pronunciation and Research Writing

 Academic English for Postgraduate Students 1 (semester 1)

This module focuses on the specific English postgraduate students will require -English for Academic Purposes- and the study skills leading to success on their programme of study.

Academic English for Postgraduate Students 2 (semester 1 or 2)

For those who have either completed Academic English for Postgraduate Students 1 or have demonstrated strong basic skills, this module further develops the specific vocabulary, writing, critical reading, oral communication and study skills needed for success with academic assignments.

Pronunciation and Fluency Improvement 1 (semester 1)

Targeting troublesome areas of English pronunciation, this module provides guided practice on sound production, word and sentence stress, intonation and fluency improvement as students work on developing clearer and more 'natural-sounding' English.

Pronunciation and Fluency Improvement 2 (semester 1 or 2)

Designed for those with demonstrated good oral communication skills and for those who have progressed from Pronunication and Fluency 1, this module continues to work through problematic areas of Engliah pronunciation and intonation at the sound, word and sentence level.

Advanced Business English Communication (semester 2)

For students intending to pursue careers in Business, this module focuses on the specialist language and professional communication skills required for sucess. On completion of the module students wishing to attain the internationally recognised Cambridge (BEC) Higher have the option of proceeding to the BEC Preparation Course in order to take the BEC examination in the summer.

Postgraduate Research Writing (semester 1-2)

Designed with the specific needs of the international postgraduate researcher (PGR) in mind, the focus here
is on working with and producing the specific types of texts and communication activities essential to
research. Students will share work in progress for feedback and guidance, in the spirit of an academic community.
Small class size ensures maximum attention to the concerns and needs of individual researchers.

The ELU offers classes leading to the Trinity College London CertTESOL qualification. There are 4 modules which students can take as elective modules over 2-years. If taken as undergraduate electives there is no charge for tuition just the £150 Trinity College moderation fee to pay. As additional modules there is a charge of £400 per module plus the £150 moderation fee.

Please contact the course director r.d.clark@llu.keele.ac.uk for further information.

Cert TESOL Module 1 ENL-10039

CertTESOL Module 2 ENL-10040

CertTESOL Module 3 ENL-20002

CertTESOL Module 4 ENL-20003

One-to-One Sessions

A One-to-One tutorial can be booked for individual help or guidance with any English Language query related to your academic studies, for example essay writing, referencing and citation, grammar, pronunciation, presentation skills, reading strategies, exam preparation, self-study, etc.  30-min One-to-One sessions are available to all Keele international students throughout the year.  To see a schedule of available times and to book an appointment, log onto the Keele Learning Environment and go to the English Language Unit Electronic Noticeboard.