Master how to skim, analyse and summarise academic texts online

Build the skills to read faster, understand deeper, and succeed in your academic studies.

Starting university in English can be overwhelming if you’re faced with dense articles and textbooks. In just 10 interactive sessions, you’ll learn proven strategies to:

Save hours on your readings by skimming a 650-word academic text in under 3 minutes.
Evaluate any argument with confidence—spot supporting and opposing details at a glance.
Speak and write about data like a pro, interpreting graphs, charts, tables and infographics.
Demonstrate your understanding with clear 3-sentence summaries perfect for essays and discussions

Course details

10 lessons, 90 minutes each
Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST
Duration: From 25th July to 29th August 2025
Platform: Online via Zoom

How it works

Minimum Level: B2+
Not sure about your level? Take this quick test: EF SET. If your score is 79 or higher, you’re ready to join.
All digital materials included: the price covers all the resources we'll use during the course.
Join live sessions online—actively practise techniques on university-level academic-style texts.
Apply your skills immediately to readings from your own courses.

Important Information

Class Size: The course will only start if at least 6 participants enroll, with a maximum of 10 students so that everyone gets personal attention.
Device: To fully participate, it's recommended to use a computer (laptop or PC). Tablet access is possible but not ideal. Smartphones are not permitted.
Camera & Microphone: To ensure a productive learning environment, active participation and camera/mic use are required. Students who don’t meet these expectations may be removed from the course without a refund.

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at info@fluentbiz.it.

What others have said

"Thanks to my lessons with Vera, I can now confidently summarise short academic texts in my subject area and describe graphs, tables, and figures with ease."- Linda Eszlári

"Vera is great at explaining difficult things in an easy way. Her patience and clear explanations made it easier for me to learn."- Alex Brown

Academic Reading (10 lessons, 90 mins) B2-C1