Advanced English (C1–C2)

Name: Advanced English (C1–C2)
Price: 199 USD
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Refine nuance, idiomatic expression and academic writing for near-native fluency.

About this course

A 10-week advanced English course for learners at CEFR C1 moving to C2. We focus on nuance, idiomatic expression, advanced grammar (inversion, cleft sentences, subjunctive), academic writing style, critical reading and discourse analysis. Themes include philosophy, science, politics, arts and culture. By the end of the course you will be able to write a 500-word academic essay with sophisticated structure, follow complex lectures and participate fluently in debates.

Learning outcomes

Write a 500-word academic essay with sophisticated structure
Use inversion, cleft sentences and the subjunctive accurately
Understand and use 100+ idiomatic expressions
Follow complex academic lectures and debates
Edit your own writing for style, clarity and register

Syllabus

Duration

10 weeks

Hours/wk

6 hours

Price

$199

Lessons

5

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Module 1: Week 1–2: Inversion, emphatic structures, advanced sentence variety
Module 2: Week 3–4: Cleft sentences, subjunctive mood, nuance
Module 3: Week 5–6: Idiomatic language, collocations, phrasal verbs
Module 4: Week 7–8: Academic writing style, hedging, citation
Module 5: Week 9–10: Critical reading, discourse analysis, final essay

Lessons (5)

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Inversion & Emphatic Structures

Use inversion for emphasis and stylistic effect.

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Grammar24m

Cleft Sentences

Use it-clefts and wh-clefts to focus information.

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Vocabulary35m

50 Advanced Idioms

Master 50 high-level idiomatic expressions.

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Writing40m

Writing a 500-Word Academic Essay

Structure, hedging and citation in academic essays.

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Reading35m

Critical Reading & Discourse Analysis

Analyse texts for argument, bias and rhetorical strategy.

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Prerequisites

CEFR B2+ or equivalent
Comfortable writing 200-word structured paragraphs
Vocabulary of ~3500+ words

Who this course is for

Learners at CEFR C1 moving to C2
Academics and researchers publishing in English
Professionals in diplomatic, legal or editorial roles

Certification

Completing this course awards a Alaminn.info Advanced Certificate certificate (pass score: 70%).