Brief Description
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The University of Pretoria, together with Enterprises University of Pretoria, offers international students the chance to learn English at one of the top universities in South Africa. Students can become part of an exciting, vibrant campus and experience student life while improving their English skills.
The English as a Foreign Language (EFL) course aims to improve the basic English proficiency of international students from countries in which English is not used as an official language. Our course series is offered at six levels: beginner, elementary, per-intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate and IELTS preparation.
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Learning Outcomes
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Upon completion of the course students:
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Course Content
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Grammar: the verb to be – positive, negative and question forms; simple yes/no and why-questions; personal and possessive pronouns; object pronouns; plural nouns; prepositions of place (this, that, these, those) and time (at, in, on); adjectives; can/can’t; have/has; like in questions and short answers; present simple, past simple and present continuous tenses; prepositions of time; adverbs of frequency; there is/are – negative and questions forms; imperative forms.
Vocabulary: functional: greetings and introductions; the alphabet, days of the week, months, time expressions, numbers, money and prices, directions; general: family, people, abilities, possessions, sport, food, interests, opinions, routines, hobbies, weather, clothing, jobs, education, holidays. |
Entry Requirements
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Literacy in the student’s mother tongue. Students will be given a proficiency test to confirm their level.
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Course Number: |
P007818 |
Catalogue and Category: |
Marketing, Communication and Languages |
Who Should attend: |
The courses are ideal for international students planning to enrol at an English-medium university or wanting to work in an English environment. |
Delivery Mode: |
Contact Sessions |
Contact Days: |
40 |