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The module provides learners with the basic knowledge of English phonetics and phonology

Writing 3 Course aims to help second-year English majors to obtain academic writing skills at an intermediate level (equivalent to B1+ - CEFR). The components of essay organization (i.e. how to write an introduction, a body, and a conclusion) are presented and practiced. Emphasis is placed on composing fully-developed and well-organized essays related to current social topics, focusing on three different types including description, cause - effect analysis and compare-contrast. Through all stages of the writing process as well as peer/group feedback and discussion, students will have a chance to master more effective language use reflecting good vocabulary, grammar and sentence-writing skills, and additionally demonstrate self-study, teamwork and communication skills.

The course of Reading 3 is designed to enable English-majored students to obtain academic reading skills at upper-intermediate level (equivalent to B2 - CEFR). Particularly, students are provided with critical reading skills as well as sub-skills through intensive and extensive reading. Reading and thinking critically through authentic readings are also included. Moreover, strategies for taking Reading section of FCE tests are introduced over the units so that students are familiarized with this international standardized test.

This course is designed to help English majors at HCMUTE progress their listening and speaking skill to the upper-intermediate level (equivalent to B1+ - CEFR). It provides students with opportunities to enhance their academic oral communication skills, such as listening and responding to the authentic broadcasts, short lectures, and long conversations, and taking good notes.  They then discuss or debate the issues mentioned in the listening tasks. Besides, an introduction to public speaking is included, with a focus on speaking to inform, which helps develop students’ confidence in delivering effective informative speech.