Academics
Academic English courses for college and university study
Advanced courses in college communications, business communication, intercultural communication and English for STEM, developed with the Canadian College of English Language in Vancouver. They are set at B2 to C1 and above on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- 4courses
- 45units
- 378lessons
- B2–C1+CEFR levels
Will this prepare students for classes taught in English?
The Academics courses sit above the general Smrt English levels, at CEFR B2 to C1 and beyond. Students practise the communication that college and work demand, with content from business, intercultural studies and science.
Courses
Courses at CEFR B2 to C1 and above
Each course stands on its own, so a program can choose the ones that fit its study plan.
- CEFR C1+Business CommunicationBusiness Communication is an immersive course focusing on essential communication skills for today's business world.arrow_forward
- CEFR C1+Intro to College CommunicationsIntroduction to College Communications provides instruction and practice in college and workplace communication skills, with an emphasis on the development of strategies to organize and express ide…arrow_forward
- CEFR C1+Intercultural CommunicationIntercultural Communication is a multifaceted course designed to delve into the complex relationship between culture and communication.arrow_forward
- CEFR B2–C1English for STEM 140STEM is a term that refers to the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.arrow_forward
Academics
All courses in the track
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Our approach
A communicative curriculum, grounded in research
Smrt English courses follow communicative language teaching. In every unit, students use English with a partner or a small group, teachers scaffold each step, and lessons draw on authentic listening and reading. Every level develops the same four competences.
Linguistic competence
Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar: the words and rules students need to form accurate sentences.
Textual competence
Managing longer speech and writing, with cohesion, discourse markers and conversational turns.
Sociocultural competence
Using English appropriately: politeness, register and the norms of different situations.
Functional competence
Using language to get things done, such as requesting, offering and inviting.
A documented method
Every level mapped to the CEFR and international exams
Each course is mapped to CEFR, the Canadian Language Benchmarks, IELTS and TOEFL, so staff and students know what finishing a level means. Theory and Practice sets out how the curriculum is built, sequenced and assessed.
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| Course | CEFR | CLB | IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English One & TwoLevel 100 | Pre-A1–A1 | – | – | – |
| English Three & FourLevel 110 | A1 | 2 | – | – |
| English Five & SixLevel 115 | A1–A2 | 3 | 3.0–3.5 | – |
| English Seven & EightLevel 120 | A2–B1 | 4–5 | 4.0–4.5 | 32–41 |
| English Nine & TenLevel 125 | B1–B2 | 6–8 | 5.0–5.5 | 42–59 |
| English Eleven & TwelveLevel 130 | B2–C1 | 9–10 | 5.5–6.0 | 60–78 |
| Academics 140Level 140 | B2–C1 | 9–10 | 5.5–6.0 | 60–78 |
| Academics 145Level 145 | C1+ | 11–12 | 6.0–6.5+ | 79–95+ |
CLB: Canadian Language Benchmarks. IELTS Academic band and TOEFL iBT score ranges are equivalents, not results.
Included
What the track includes for your teachers
Every course in the track is taught on the same platform, with lessons, practice, assessment and class records together.
College communication
Communication strategies for college and the workplace.
Business communication
Communication for today’s business world, including nonverbal communication.
Intercultural communication
How culture and communication shape each other.
English for STEM
Language learning through scientific fields, from neuroscience to astrophysics.
Beyond B2
Courses at CEFR B2 to C1 and C1+, after the general levels.
Assessed in the platform
Assignments and assessments marked in Smrt Classroom, with results in the gradebook.
Blog
Further reading
Articles from our team on the courses in this track and the programs that use them.
Curriculum
Other tracks in the curriculum
Each track has its own age group or goal, level range and course sequence.
- AdultsEnglish for Adultsarrow_forwardGeneral English from beginner to advanced, for learners aged 14 and up.
- YouthEnglish for Youtharrow_forwardA complete English program, beginner to advanced, for learners reading at about the age 9 to 14 level.
- KidsEnglish for Kidsarrow_forwardA complete English program, beginner to advanced, for young learners reading at about the age 6 to 10 level.
- ChildrenEnglish for Childrenarrow_forwardEnglish for children aged 6 to 9 who are new to the language: phonics, early reading and early writing.
- ESPEnglish for Specific Purposesarrow_forwardEnglish for a particular job, industry or field of study, from aviation and automotive to health sciences.
- Exam PrepEnglish for Exam Preparationarrow_forwardCourses that teach the format and strategy of each test, with practice under test conditions.
Custom Curriculum
Custom courses built to your syllabus
For larger programs, as part of a wider partnership. When your program needs a course the catalogue does not include, our curriculum team works with you to build complete units to your syllabus and level, taught inside Smrt beside the existing courses.
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- checkComplete units: lessons, practice, quizzes, audio and images
- checkLevels and outcomes mapped to CEFR
- checkReady to teach inside Smrt, beside our 60+ courses
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What level do students need?
The Academics courses are at CEFR B2 to C1 and above, for students who have completed the general levels or placed at that level.
Who are these courses for?
Universities, colleges, pathway programs and language schools with advanced students preparing for study in English.
Can you build a course for our program?
For larger programs, as part of a wider partnership. Our curriculum team builds complete courses to your syllabus and level, ready to teach inside Smrt.
Is teacher training included?
Yes. Qualified Canadian teachers train your staff, and professional development courses are free on the platform.
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