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Advanced English course (C1) – Cambridge Advanced

Do you want to achieve a high level of English proficiency so you can communicate successfully in academic and professional environments? In the Advanced English (C1) course, you will sharpen your English language skills for complex communication in international settings. 

    General

    In this course, you will hone your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to C1 level. The course covers advanced grammar more thoroughly and will expand your vocabulary with more specialised terminology, allowing you to communicate in English with finesse and precision. These are the skills you need to work and study successfully in international environments.

    After this English course, you will be able to:

    • Speak English at a high level and express yourself fluently and spontaneously. You can participate effectively in conversations and discussions on complex topics in both social and professional contexts;
    • Formulate ideas and opinions with precision and convey clear and detailed descriptions of complex topics in a structured way;
    • Follow lectures, presentations and other forms of complex oral communication effortlessly, even when they are not explicitly structured. You can also follow English-language TV shows and films without difficulty;
    • Understand, analyse and critically evaluate extensive and detailed texts, including abstract and structurally or linguistically complex texts, such as specialised articles and literature;
    • Write clear, well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics, and effectively use style and register adapted to the purpose and reader. You can write essays, emails, letters, proposals, reports and reviews.

    Why take a course at In'to?

    • Always with a qualified teacher
    • Grammar explained in a fun and easy manner
    • Personal feedback on your English texts
    • Monitor your own progress
    • Personal e-learning environment
    • Tips, tools and practice exams
    • Varied assignments and games
    • Learn wherever and whenever you like

    Discover more about what sets our English courses apart from others.

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    Starting date

    17 September 2024, 6 pm
    This course ends on 14 January 2025. Each sessions takes 2 hours.
    Costs
    €959
    Discount
    10 to 100% for RU, Radboudumc and WUR staff, RU and WUR students and RU alumni. See ‘Costs and admission’ for conditions.
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Educational method
    Choice between on-site and online
    Main Language
    English
    Number of sessions
    15
    Maximum number of participants
    18

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Course
    Level
    Very advanced
    Result
    Certificate

    Contact information

    Do you have a question? Or would you like to discuss which course best suits your needs and starting level? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you out.

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    024 - 361 21 59
    info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

    This course takes place from 17 September 2024 until 14 January 2025. There is no class on 21 October, 23 December and 30 December because of the holidays.

    Group A

    Days and times: Tuesdays from 6.00 - 8.00 pm.
    Location: on campus in Nijmegen
    Number of participants: min. 8 - max. 18.

    Group B

    Days and times: Tuesdays from 6.00 - 8.00 pm.
    Location: online via the Virtual Classroom and always under the guidance of a qualified teacher.    
    Number of participants: min. 8 - max. 16.

    If a lesson is cancelled, it will be rescheduled in the week following the last lesson.

    Approach and content

    During classes, you will be fully immersed in English: you will have the chance to discuss complex texts and ideas, and practise pronunciation and advanced conversation techniques. Outside of classes, you can continue to develop your skills using our comprehensive teaching materials. You will also receive valuable tips and exercises for the Cambridge Advanced exam. You will receive personal feedback from your teacher at multiple moments during the course. You should count on about two to four hours of individual study per week. 

    Course material

    • Open World Advanced Student's Book with Answers, Cambridge University Press (ISBN: 9781108891455)

    The course material can be purchased at Roelants bookstore. Course material is not included in the course fee.

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    Cambridge exam

    At the end of the course you will not only have raised your English to a higher level, but you will also be prepared for the Cambridge Advanced Exam (C1): you will know exactly what to expect during the exam and how best to tackle the assignments. You can take a Cambridge exam at one of the British Council examination centres in the Netherlands. You will be assessed on four skills: Reading and use of English, writing, listening and speaking. 

    If you pass the exam, you will receive a certificate that will enhance your CV on an international level. This certificate is recognised in almost all countries and remains valid throughout your life. The exam costs are not included in the course fee. You can register for an exam through The British Council. You can also take this course if you do not want to take the exam. 

    Cost

    • Standard fee: € 959,-
    • RU students : € 384,- (60% discount)
    • RU staff Radboudumc: free of charge (provided that they meet the necessary conditions for Language Policy Courses)
    • RU and Radboudumc employees and alumni: € 863,- (always a 10% discount)
    • WUR employees and students: € 863,- (10% discount)

    Determine your level with a free test

    To determine your level, you will first have to take an online placement test (Oxford Online Placement Test, OOPT). An OOPT score of 80 or higher or a Cambridge Preliminary certificate (score c or higher) is required to enroll in the English C1 course – Cambridge Advanced.

    OOPT: More information and registration

    If you have successfully completed a course with us you will receive a certificate of Radboud in'to Languages stating your level. You can use this certificate to advance to the next level within a year without having to take the OOPT again.

    If you want to get an idea of your level on your own, you can do this using our online level test.

    Registration

    Do you have an OOPT score of 80 or higher? Then you can register for the English C1 course – Cambridge Advanced.

    Register now

    This course starts every year in September and February. If you would like to take this course, but is it fully booked or your desired start date has not yet been listed, let us know that you would like to be kept informed, and we will let you know when you can sign up for new dates.