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Phase 1: English for Academic Purposes

Phase 1 is structured around themes which are approached using different learning processes, each with its own teacher and syllabus. These processes, represented by modules, are Listening and Speaking; Reading and Writing. As well as traditional, teacher lead classes, you will utilize our online learning system and be assisted in creating your own guided independent learning schedule.

You will be assigned a content-based elective such as Business English, Current Affairs, University Life or Public Speaking, as well as a language-based elective such as iBT TOEFL Preparation, Vocabulary Building or Pronunciation.

Sample timetable

Monday 8.30-11.00am - Language Skills: Listening/Speaking
11.20-12.10pm - Language Skills Practical Grammar
2.30-5.10pm - Introductory Elective: Pronunciation
Tuesday 8.30-11.00am: Language Skills: Reading/Writing
12.30-1.30pm - Guided Independent Learning (GIL)
2.00-4.40pm - Introductory Elective: Culture and Society
Wednesday 8.30-12.00 noon - Language Skills: Listening/Speaking
1.30-2.00pm - Tutorial: Progress Assessment
Thursday  8.30-9.30am - Progress Tutorial and GIL Resume Writing
Thursday 8.30-9.30am - Progress Tutorial and GIL Resume Writing
9.40-11.40am - Language Skills: Reading/Writing
2.30-5.10pm - Introductory Elective: Pronunciation
Friday 8.30-11.00am - Language Skills Listening/Speaking

This is a sample timetable. Your lesson times and class content may vary depending on your level of English.

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International student applications

Application to Woodbury University via the International Study Center is streamlined and straightforward.

Our expert Student Enrollment Advisor will help you with admission to the English Transition Programs, or directly to your major at Woodbury.

Contact us to apply or read more about the application process.

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