For exchange students

This is how to choose the best English course:

Step 1: Assess your skills in English

There are many ways in which you can assess your skills. Here are some options to determine your level on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages scale:

• DIALANG 
  A reliable test. Takes about 20 minutes
• General Proficiency Level Assessment Guidelines
  Assess your own skills using these guidelines

Step 2: Based on the results, choose the appropriate course(s).

If you are at level A2-B1 (lower intermediate - intermediate), we recommend that you take:

• XEN0054 Academic Study Skills 
  
  • Main assignment: Summary
• XEN0095 Academic English Communication 1
  
  • Main assignments: Essay and Team Presentation

If you are at level B1-B2 (intermediate - upper intermediate), we recommend that you take:

• XEN0096 Academic English Communication 2
  
  • Main assignments: Critical Review and Individual Presentation
• XEN0097 Basic Academic Writing for international students
  
  • Main assignments: Critical Review and Reflective Writing
• XENX034 Intermediate Academic Writing 
  • Main assignment: Concept Analysis

If your knowledge of English is at least at level B2 (upper intermediate - advanced), you can also choose courses from the selection of our Elective Courses. 

Step 3: Start the experience

Check the course descriptions (see course codes above) and register for the courses in SISU, the study data system of the University of Jyväskylä. Good luck with your studies!