University of Essex

Who is the programme for? This programme is designed for students who need to improve their general and academic English. Programme Content The Preparatory English Programme (PEP) consists of three staged modules which provide students with English language preparation from initiate through to post-intermediate level: ■ Foundations of English (initiate level, CEFR A1) ■ Preparatory English for Academic Purposes (intermediate levels, CEFR A2/B1) ■ Further Studies in English for Academic Purposes (post-intermediate levels CEFR B2/C1) Each module will provide language study for up to 40 weeks and Individual Study Plans will be designed for each student, depending on level and study goals. The Individual Study Plan will be updated in line with each student’s rate of progress. The two higher level modules will focus on four skills preparation within English for Academic Purposes. PEP includes the following areas of English language study: ■Grammar and Use ■General and Academic Vocabulary ■General and Academic Reading ■General and Academic Writing ■General and Academic Listening ■General and Academic Speaking ■Presentation Skills ■Study Skills ■Reading Skills ■Exam Preparation How is the programme delivered? There are twenty-four hours of taught classes, tutorials and guided self-study per week.