Academic English Series

CEF-AE Series

Academic English preparation for international students planning to begin, or currently enrolled in, English-medium university study in France. This series focuses on the core skills students need to succeed: academic writing, reading strategies, critical thinking and confident spoken communication.

Who this series is for

• Students preparing to start an English-medium degree in France
• Students already enrolled who want to strengthen academic English and confidence
• Students moving into international / bilingual programmes
• Students who need structured support with reading, writing, and seminar participation

What you will work on

• Academic writing structure: paragraphs, cohesion, clarity, and argument
• Reading for university: understanding complex texts and extracting key ideas
• Academic vocabulary, tone, and style
• Seminar skills: discussion, turn-taking, and expressing ideas clearly
• Critical thinking: analysis, evaluation, and building a viewpoint

How it works

• Delivered through six-week Google Classroom modules (one skill focus per module)
• One 45-minute guided Google Meet session per week, supported by structured materials and tasks
• Modules offered at B1–B2 and B2–C1+ levels
• Students can complete a single module or follow a longer pathway across the academic year

Example modules

• Academic Writing Foundations
• Academic Reading & Critical Thinking
• Seminar Skills & Academic Speaking
• Research Skills & Source Use

Next step

Not sure where to start? Book a short consultation and I’ll recommend the most suitable level and module(s) based on your goals, programme and timeline.