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Why a 3 week taster?
Real transition support
Most students arrive at their university with the English score they need, but not the academic study habits UK universities expect. This taster gives them a clear, calm starting point.
The ME+U 3 week Pre-sessional Taster will help you to move beyond test prep into essay structure, paraphrasing, and argument building.
Light enough to start
A manageable weekly rhythm that feels possible even if you are busy, anxious, or preparing to move to your new country and university.
Clear next step
The taster stands alone, but it naturally leads into a deeper July course with feedback and and the opportunity for a 20 minute consultation with a University Professor from a top UK Russell Group University - brings your questions, your worries and your ideas for feedback and top tips.
The 3 Week Outline
Each week includes one core lesson, one practical task, and one downloadable that you can keep using after the taster ends.
Week 1
Academic writing foundations
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What makes writing sound academic
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Essay introductions that actually work
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Mini-task: write a 150-word introduction
Week 2
Reading, sources, and paraphrasing
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How to read strategically
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Paraphrase without losing meaning
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Mini-task: paraphrase two source sentences
Week 3
Critical thinking and argument
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What “critically evaluate” really means
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How to build one strong body paragraph
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Mini-task: draft a paragraph with evidence
Included Downloadables
The UK Essay Template
A guide to help you make the best start on your Pre-sessional studies Summer 2026
Academic Vocabulary Starter Pack
Useful language for all types of academic essays - arguments, analyses and reports
Pre-sessional Readiness Checklist
A handy self check list for your September 2026 start
Optional Consultation with a UK Professor
Talk to our Russell Group Associate Professor and Senior Advisor for free
You passed the test.
Now learn how to write, read, and think in the way your university will expect.
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