This is the first semester of a two-semester academic English course that prepares students for the UNIcert III exam. This course will use Units 1-6 of New Language Leader Advanced New Language Leader Advanced Course Book with MyEnglishLab, ISBN 9781447961420. Students are required to buy the book (see Moodle for discount code).

Students will take up pressing economic and social issues in class discussions, simulations, debates, and short academic texts. Home study including reading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar work will enable students to take part in these activities, practising and refining their language ability.

The course is open to students who have completed UNIcert II/2 English for Academic Purposes. Cross-entry is possible with a placement test score of 70-79 points.