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Advanced Speaking Skills

Do you already speak English fluently, but would you like to professionalise your speaking skills further? Now’s the chance! This course offers you the chance to take your English speaking skills to the next level.

Target group

The Advanced Speaking Skills course is intended for everyone who want to improve their speaking skills.

Course level

C1-C2 (CEFR)

Course content

Did you know that the average native speaker uses about 15,000 words? You may not need to learn quite so many words to speak English well. However, a wide vocabulary is important for getting your message across clearly and convincingly. You will learn to expand your vocabulary easily by discussing various topics and receiving useful tips.

During the course:

Admission requirements

To take this course you need to score 80 or higher on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT).

You can apply for the online OOPT by emailing us at into@wur.nl.

What is the Oxford Online Placement Test?

Dates and times

This course is offered annually in March and October.

If you would like to take this course but it is either full or does not list a starting date that suits you, please click here and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates.

Location

You follow the course at our location: Campus Wageningen University & Research.

Number of meetings

10 sessions of 1.5 hours per week.

Self-study

2 hours per week.

Course materials

Participants will have access to Brightspace, where all the required materials will be available.

Certification

You will receive a certificate from Wageningen in’to Languages if you attend at least 80% of the lessons.

Fee

WUR employees Free of charge - The costs can be borne by the department/Sciences Group where you work. Read more about this.
WUR employees €660
Regular fee €786,50

The course price does not include course materials.