Voxy

Intermediate English: The Media

Voxy

Intermediate English: The Media

This course is part of English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate Specialization

Anna Murray
Rebecca Payne-Passmore

Instructors: Anna Murray

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Read and react to current events  and news reports, and talk about your news consumption.

  • Engage with other people on social media and discuss concerns and controversies regarding social media.

  • Read professional articles and blogs on a variety of topics.

  • Follow interviews and Q&As, both spoken and written.

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Assessments

24 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

This week, you will learn about this course and understand how to use Voxy's innovative platform.

What's included

4 videos4 readings2 assignments1 app item

This week, you will learn about different ways to follow the news and where people look to find out what's happening in the world. You will also learn how to discuss your feelings about what you see or hear in the news.

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

In this module, you will explore the world of social media and how it can impact our lives beyond the screen. In addition to the different uses of it, you'll also learn about some of the risks associated with sharing information online.

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

This week, you will learn how to grow your hard and soft skills to advance your career. You'll also learn how to make yourself stand out in a crowded job market by maintaining an online presence.

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

In this module, you will see, read about, and hear people being interviewed. Along with hearing about diverse perspectives and getting advice from successful people, you'll learn how to promote products and services and make predictions about the future in an interview context.

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

This week, you will use everything you learned to use both written and spoken forms of media.

What's included

5 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

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Instructors

Anna Murray
Voxy
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Rebecca Payne-Passmore
Voxy
19 Courses 48,611 learners

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