Essay Writing

Bede’s Essay Writing Academy teaches more than grammar and spelling. Students learn key writing structures for specific genres, and how to organise their ideas as well as the language needed to present and support those ideas in a logical and engaging way.

OBJECTIVES

• To demonstrate and apply basic knowledge of essay structures in English
• To learn to write concise and grammatically correct sentences
• To develop a sense of coherence from the beginning to the end of an essay
• To learn useful keywords and structures for essay writing
• To develop a personalised style of writing
• To understand the differences between academic and informal writing
• To develop self-confidence and improve communication skills.

FURTHER INFORMATION
This academy is a great opportunity for test-takers who may benefit from the extra writing practice. The skills learnt are directly applicable and help students to think about their audience and appropriate content. This Academy is particularly helpful for students preparing for language exams.

SUMMARY

Centres: Dicker and Lancing 

Ages: 12 - 17 years

Venue: Classrooms on-site

Hours: 3 hours per week (2x1 1⁄2 hour sessions)

Dates: Dicker - Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Lancing - Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Days: Tuesday and Friday

Minimum English Level: B1

Instruction: One teacher per maximum 14 students

Fee: £195 per week

Minimum number of students is required for the Academy to run. If an Academy is cancelled, a refund will be given.