online courses

Relevant online English courses

How to Write Your First Research Paper

The course helps you to make first steps towards understanding the key principles of scientific writing.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • structure your paper;
  • effectively use stylistic tools of academic writing; 
  • summarize and analyze different types of data;
  • promote your published research.

Intensive courses

The ABC of the English Grammar for All Levels

The course helps to refresh and organize your knowledge in English grammar.

During the course you will be able to:

  • get into the main English grammar structures and practice them;
  • fill the gaps in grammar;
  • go through the rules and organize your knowledge;
  • enrich your vocabulary;
  • form oral and written speech logically correct;
  • handle the rules as well as exceptions. 

Academic writing and business correspondence

The course teaches to create well-structured academic texts and successful business letters              and documents including abstracts and essays as well as CVs, cover and motivation letters.

Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • write well-argued essays, articles and abstracts;
  • present your research projects to the colleagues; 
  • master the communication strategies of business correspondence and basics of business ethics;
  • create job-winning CVs, skillful cover letters and compelling motivation letters in English.

English for presentations: pitching and discussing your research

The speaking course teaches to present and pitch your research project as well as discuss it with the colleagues 

During the course you will be able to:

  • know the theory of communication, structure, pitching styles and set expressions for presentations; 
  • prepare and organize the presentation materials; 
  • know the question answering techniques, verbal and nonverbal communication methods; 
  • discuss your research: set skillful questions and make detailed answers;
  • enrich your vocabulary, improve your listening skills and go through the grammar rules.

Courses for university and SibMed clinics staff

English for Faculty members: pre-intermediate, intermediate and upper-intermediate levels

The course focuses on the structure of the university and its units, norms and rules of academic ethics, written and spoken communication, aspects of education process and learning technologies. 

Upon successful completion of the course, you will acquire the A1-A2, B1 or B2 competence in English language. 

During the course you will be able to:

  • master the basics of grammatical system of the English language, know the word-formation models and enrich your vocabulary;
  • prepare the materials for lectures and practical classes in English;
  • create presentations for lectures in English;
  • to debate with international students in English;
  • write textbooks and handbooks for international students;
  • know the basics of country studies and elements of comparative cultural studies; 
  • acquire the skills and strategies of business and academic writing in English.

English for university office and management staff: pre-intermediate, intermediate and upper-intermediate levels

The course deals with the structure of university and its units, norms and rules of business communication and correspondence in English, principles of document management. The course also introduces the principles of organization management and business processes management.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will acquire the A1-A2, B1 or B2 competence in English language. 

During the course you will be able to: 

  • master the basics of English grammar and vocabulary, know the word-formation models, the basics of country studies and elements of comparative cultural studies;
  • organize international meetings, conferences and visits using written and spoken English skills;
  • carry out complicated communicative tasks like business meetings, conferences, negotiations and visits building written and spoken speech logically correct and clear; 
  • acquire the skills and strategies of business writing and document management in English;
  • master the rules of business etiquette.

English for SibMed clinics healthcare staff: pre-intermediate, intermediate and upper-intermediate level

The course draws on the structure and work principles of healthcare facilities, job titles and disease names, types of medical examinations and laboratory tests, patient history taking and patient examination. Depending on the level of English, the course participants will learn the aspects of doctor work abroad, accreditation of professionals, business etiquette norms as well as written and spoken communication. 

Upon successful completion of the course, you will acquire the A1-A2, B1 or B2 competence in English language.  

During the course you will be able to:

  • master the basics of English grammar, know the word-formation models and necessary medical vocabulary;
  • communicate with international patients in English;
  • organize international cooperation in healthcare using written and spoken English skills;
  • carry out complicated communicative tasks like organizing meetings, reception of patients, etc. building written and spoken speech logically correct and clear; 
  • acquire the skills and strategies of business writing and document management in English;
  • master the rules of business etiquette.

Courses for students, post-graduates, resident students and young doctors

General English: pre-intermediate, intermediate levels

During the course, you will learn to communicate on various topics in English, introduce yourself and tell about your education and work, take part in discussions with international colleagues          in English. The course program includes the learning of the main grammatical, phonetic, and lexical constructions of the English language.

  • Pre-intermediate level: ideal for those who just starts the language learning. During the course, you will learn the basics of English in a friendly and congenial atmosphere.
  • Intermediate level: will allow you to improve your level of English. During the course, you will be able to develop your speaking skills and advance your grammar so you can communicate confidently in English.

During the course you will be able to: 

  • analyze and practice the main grammar structures of the English level; 
  • learn to introduce yourself, talk about your work, city and country;
  • take part in discussions on everyday and professional topics; 
  • listen to and comprehend the content of texts on everyday and professional topics; 
  • master the strategies of business correspondence.

Medical English: pre-intermediate, intermediate levels

The course is designed for medical students, postgraduates, resident students, doctors and medical personnel. During this course, you will explore the medical terminology necessary for reading        and translating of specialized medical literature, learn how to examine and talk to patients, make a diagnosis, and order treatment in English, as well as prepare medical documents, fill out medical records and reports. 

  • Pre-intermediate level: main medical terminology and basic phrases that may be useful in your studies and practice. During the course, you will learn how to talk to patients about symptoms and diseases, methods of their diagnosis and treatment. 
  • Intermediate level: specialized medical vocabulary, business communication skills in a medical field. During the course, you will learn to examine and talk to patients, take patient’s history, make a diagnosis, and order treatment in English.