Introduction to Academic Essay Writing

Everything you need to know about academic essay writing

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In this course, you will learn the basics for writing an essay.

You will practice:

1) brainstorming strategies

2) idea development

3) the way to structure an essay (e.g. thesis statement, paragraph organization, introductions/conclusions)

At the end of this course, you will write an essay and receive feedback on it from your instructors. You will then receive a certificate of completion.

This is a self-study course. You learn at your own speed.

This course is meant for students who have an Intermediate level or higher of English (B1 according to the European Framework of References for Languages).

You can test your level by watching the promo video and checking if you understood all of the content.




Your Instructor


Rachel La Russo and Lea Gabay
Rachel La Russo and Lea Gabay

Here are your instructors: Rachel La Russo and Lea Gabay

My name is Rachel La Russo and Iā€™m from the Washington, DC, area. I've been teaching ESL since 2007 and have lived and worked in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Guinea. I am passionate about languages and language learning, and I enjoy experiencing other cultures during my travels. I currently work as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, where I am also a doctoral student in Applied Linguistics. When I have free time I enjoy reading, playing piano and clarinet, and going salsa dancing.

My name is Lea Gabay and I am currently teaching in San Francisco, California. I have taught ESL/EFL for almost ten years: 6 years overseas in countries such as Senegal, Vietnam, Spain, Germany, and France, and 4 years in the United States. I have taught all levels and in various teaching contexts (i.e. private institutes, community colleges, universities, and NGOs). Moreover, I have experience teaching English for Academic Purposes, Business English, General English, English in the Workplace, TOEFL preparation, and content courses on American culture. I have also worked as a teacher trainer.


Course Curriculum


  Module 1: Introduction
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  Module 2: Thesis statement
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  Module 3: TIA Paragraph
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  Module 4: Grammar for writing
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  Module 5: Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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