Preparation for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
This examination provides proof of your competence in using English in an academic context. It is widely recognised by universities and institutions around the world, notably in the UK, Australia, New-Zealand and the USA. The examination is held in Bern once a month. It takes one day. Your results are sent to you within 2 weeks.
Learning outcomes
- Answer questions about everyday topics; give a short talk on a specific subject; participate in a discussion on subjects of general interest
- Understand the gist, details, attitudes and opinions in dialogues and talks in social, academic and professional domains, when standard language is used
- Understand opinions, attitudes and the connections between ideas in written texts of a certain length in a general academic context
- Write a formal description of a graph, table or other diagram
- Write a well-structured essay of a certain length in a general academic context
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B2 to C1 |
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Structure of the module |
> Group |
2 periods |
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> Multimedia Centre (EMA)* |
1 period |
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Timetable |
Fixed according to the availability of the participants |
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Fees |
Language Cemter courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions) |
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To allow students to sit the examination in December, the Cdl is offering a semi-intensive course in the Autumn semester. It involves:
- Group:
- 2 periods/week over 10 weeks, ending at the end of November (schedules will be fixed according to availbility)
- 6 periods on Saturday October 12 (9h00-15h00) - mandatory
- 12 free-access sessions at the multimedia centre during the 10-week course (several slots are available)
Do NOT sign up for this course if you cannot come on Saturday October 12, 2024 !
This course carries 3 credits, as long as you satisfy the same conditions as in a "normal" semester course (see)
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Level |
B2 to C1 |
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Structure of the module |
> Group |
2 periods/week Saturday October 12, 2024 (9:00-15:00) |
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> Multimedia Centre (EMA)* |
12 periods during the 10 weeks of the course |
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Timetable |
Fixed according to the availability of the participants |
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Fees |
Language Cemter courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions) |
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*When indicated, the multimedia space for independent learning (EMA) is an integrated part of the course. It can be “online registration” or “free access” (details)