Brush-Up English Courses
Objectives
This program is designed to enhance the fundamental English communication abilities of engineering students. It not only focuses on language proficiency but also motivates them to engage in a diverse range of courses. This encourages them to participate in internship abroad and other Intercultural Education Programs, where they can apply to have further development of their newly acquired skills.
Program Details
The classes are taught by qualified and experienced teachers. CEED cover the tuition fees so students can take any courses for free.
★NEW★The 2nd Semester (Autumn/Winter Terms)
Course Schedule
Please swipe to see.
*Each course has 6 classes*
| Course | Day | Time (5th Period) |
Term (Autumn to Winter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Writing | Mon | 16:30–18:00 | 19 Oct～01 Feb 2027 |
| Practical English for Engineers | Tue | 16:30–18:00 | 13 Oct～26 Jan 2027 |
| English Discussion | Wed | 16:30–18:00 | 14 Oct～03 Feb 2027 |
| English Communication | Thu | 16:30–18:00 | 22 Oct～28 Jan 2027 |
Course Details
＊Academic Writing – TOEFL(iBT)/IELTS Writing
This course aims to improve your writing skills using the materials for TOEFL and IELTS Writing Tasks. It focuses on building academic writing style and on learning the structure of writing, including use of paragraphs and how to express your ideas and opinions logically and in a well-organised way. Feedback from a native English teacher helps you to improve your writing to achieve higher scores in the exams. These skills can also be used as a basis for English academic papers. Everything is instructed in English during the class, which provides practice for Speaking and Listening. *Those who are not available to attend this class can still receive the feedback only if you submit an assignment.
- Language: English
- Dates: [Autumn] 19,26 Oct; 02,09,16,30 Nov.
[Winter] 07,14 Dec; 04,18,25 Jan; 01 Feb.
- Room: L200
- Free of charge
＊Formal English in Academic Environments
This course is designed to strengthen the English communication skills required in academic and formal settings. It focuses on learning how to explain your research/field clearly and to communicate in formal English both verbally and in writing, through interactive speaking and email writing practice. It also aims to improve your pronunciation, intonation and vocabulary to enable you to socialise with international students/researchers smoothly and confidently. On the final day, you will have an individual session with the teacher to receive feedback on your overall English proficiency. This course will have a positive impact on your research life globally.
- Language: English
- Dates: [Autumn] 13,20,27 Oct; 10,17,24 Nov.
[Winter] 08,15 Dec; 05,12,19,26 Jan.
- Room: L200
- Free of charge
＊Express Yourself Better・TOEFL(iBT)/IELTS Speaking
This course focuses on improving your discussion skills to enable you to express your opinions clearly. It aims to strengthen your speaking ability, building your vocabulary and useful phrases for discussion while exchanging ideas on a variety of topics, such as world news and culture differences. This will broaden your horizons to increase your awareness of countries around the world. You will also watch short videos and talk about them to learn more natural expressions. This class integrates key TOEFL/IELTS Speaking elements, so it can help your preparation for the exam. In the final week, you will have an individual session with the teacher to receive feedback on your overall English proficiency.
- Language: English
- Dates: [Autumn] 14,21,28 Oct; 04,11,18 Nov.
[Winter] 09,16 Dec; 06,20,27 Jan; 03 Feb.
- Room: L200
- Free of charge
＊Daily Conversation・Communicate Fluently
This course focuses on practicing English conversation, including pronunciation and intonation, in various situations in daily life and on learning common words and useful phrases. It aims to improve natural communication skills by doing role-play or playing games in a friendly atmosphere. There will be a short weekly presentation to give students an opportunity to practise speaking in front of an audience. The teacher provides feedback and answers for your questions, through a reflection sheet. If you want to speak English fluently but don’t know how, this is the best chance to learn it.
- Language: English
- Dates: [Autumn] 22,29 Oct; 05,12,19,26 Nov.
[Winter] 10,17 Dec; 07,14,21,28 Jan.
- Room: L200
- Free of charge
Enrolment / Contact
Course Registration
Students must sign up for the courses by the Google Form on the Link below.
[The 2nd Semester English Courses] Link to the Registration Form
* Enrolment Now Open *
*This website will only be displayed if you have logged in with the Google account associated with ELMS. Make sure to log in to ELMS first and refer to the link. If you log in using another Google account, ‘Not Found’ will be displayed.
Requirements
- Enrolment is open to graduate students in the Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, and Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (supervised by Faculty of Engineering staff), as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the School of Engineering.
- Students must notify us in advance if you are late or absent from a lesson, or if your enrolment needs to be cancelled.
- Students are expected to make an effort to prepare for the class or do assignments if necessary.
- Students are required to respond promptly to any surveys in order to improve our programs.
- Students must understand that the personal information provided will be used solely for purposes of communication, course management and enhancing the services of our programs.
Contact
Center for Engineering Education Department (CEED) – L200
Email: ceed-int◆eng.hokudai.ac.jp *Replace ◆ with ‘at’ mark
Tel: 011-706-7168v