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Riga Business School offers comprehensive Pre-University courses designed to equip school students with the essential knowledge and skills they need to excel in their final exams and embark on their university journey with confidence. Join us today to unlock your full potential!

20 March – 15 May, 2025

Thursdays
16.00 – 17.30

In-class

Skolas street 11, Riga

Language: English

EUR 160

9th Grade English Exam Prep

This course will improve your overall language skills and equip you with effective strategies for performing well in standardized English exams, even when time is limited.

Each class will teach you what strategies to use and how to approach the tasks through hands-on practice. You’ll engage in an in-depth English language study, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The curriculum covers advanced grammar and vocabulary, critical analysis of texts, essay writing, and effective communication.

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Attain a high level of proficiency in the English language, including advanced grammar, vocabulary, and language usage,
  • Develop the ability to critically analyze and interpret complex texts, enhancing both comprehension and critical thinking,
  • Master the art of essay writing,
  • Improve speaking and listening skills, enabling clear and confident communication.

Each participant undergoes a thorough language assessment to determine their proficiency level and place them in groups.

Kumar Agarwal

Kumar is a highly experienced English language instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience. Holding a degree in Education and English Language Teaching, he has developed a teaching approach that ensures his students achieve excellent results and satisfaction. He specializes in various courses, including Academic English, Academic Writing, Intercultural Communication, APA Writing Style, General and Business English, Effective Communication in English, IELTS Preparation, Pre-University English, and English Exam Preparation for 9th and 12th graders. Each course is carefully tailored to meet student’s specific goals and needs. Kumar is committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment and takes pride in helping his students achieve academic and personal success.

Schedule

WEEK 1
  • Overview of the test. 
  • Concept of test strategies.
  • Overview of the listening tasks 1 & 2. 
  • General listening strategies, approach, and practice for listening tasks 1 & 2.
    • Listening Task 1: Matching questions – Matching situations with recordings – strategies.
    • Listening Task 2: Matching opinions – Matching opinions with speakers – strategies.
    • Skimming and scanning techniques.
  • Mock test on listening tasks 1 & 2.

Homework: 4 practice listening tasks 1 & 2 with the correct answers.
WEEK2
  • Overview of the listening task 3. 
  • General listening strategies, approach, and practice for listening task 3.
    • Listening Task 3: Fill-in-the-blank questions – everyday life situations – strategies.
    • Listening for specific details – strategies.
    • Listening Summary. 
    • Mock test on listening task 3.

Homework: 2 practice listening tasks 3 with the correct answers.
WEEK 3
  • Overview of the speaking task 1. 
  • General speaking strategies, approach, and practice for speaking task 1.
    • Speaking Task 1: Examining the prompt characterizing some specific issue, and giving a monologue with supporting details.
    • Useful expressions and phrases for task 1.
    • Monologue structure and techniques.
  • Mock test on speaking task 1.

Homework: 3 practice speaking task 1.
WEEK 4
  • Overview of the speaking tasks 2 & 3. 
  • General speaking strategies, approach, and practice for speaking tasks 2 & 3.
    • Speaking Task 2: Listening to the partner’s monologue, asking questions, and reaching agreement on a point. 
    • Speaking Task 3: Answering the teacher’s questions and justifying them.
    • Expressing opinion with supporting details.
    • Useful expressions and phrases for tasks 2 & 3.
  • Mock test on speaking tasks 2 & 3.

Homework: 2 practice speaking tasks 2 & 3.
WEEK 5
  • Overview of the writing task. 
  • General writing strategies, rubrics, organization, and practice for essay writing.
    • Writing Tasks: Essay/blog structure, thesis statements, topic sentences. 
  • Mock test on thesis statements and topic sentences.

Homework: 2 practice writing tasks.
WEEK 6
  • General writing strategies, rubrics, organization, and practice for essay writing.
    • Writing Task: Paragraph writing – Introductions, body. conclusions.
    • Making arguments, expressing opinions, and supporting details.
  • Mock test on paragraph writing.

Homework: 2 practice writing tasks.
WEEK 7
  • Overview of the reading tasks 1, 2 & 5. 
  • General reading strategies, approach, and practice for reading tasks 1, 2 & 5.
    • Reading Task 1: Matching the texts with the questions – strategies.
    • Reading Task 2: Multiple-choice questions based on the given text – strategies.
    • Skimming and scanning techniques.
  • Mock test on reading tasks 1, 2 & 5.

Homework: 3 practice reading tasks 1, 2 & 5 with the correct answers.
WEEK 8
  • Overview of the reading tasks 3 & 4. 
  • General reading strategies, approach, and practice for reading tasks 3 & 4.
    • Reading Task 3: Fill in the gaps with the missing information – strategies.
    • Summarizing techniques.
    • Concluding text techniques.
  • Mock test on reading tasks 3 & 4.
  • Final mock test.

Homework: 2 practice reading tasks 3 & 4 with the correct answers.

Admission Requirements

English grade at least 6 in the most recent semester.

Completion Requirements

  • Attend at least 75% (6 out of 8) of the classes.
  • Successfully meet all course requirements (in-class tasks, mock exams).

Feedback on English exam preparatory course 

“Showed us easier ways to tackle speaking, listening, and reading tasks effectively.”

“I learned amazing new skills, many of which were entirely new to me. These will help me greatly in my exam.”

“The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, providing useful tips and tricks in every lesson while making complex ideas simple to understand.”

“The strategies we learned gave me so much confidence before the exam!”

“The lessons were clear, engaging, and packed with valuable insights, all without feeling stretched out.”

“I finally understand how exams are graded, which has completely changed how I approach my preparation.”

Course Fee

160 EUR (possible to pay in two installments).

Application

For more information, please contact [email protected] / +37167089800

Interested in something else?

9th Grade English Exam Prep

20 March – 15 May, 2025

Thursdays
16.00 – 17.30

In-class

Skolas street 11, Riga

Language: English

EUR 160

This course will improve your overall language skills and equip you with effective strategies for performing well in standardized English exams, even when time is limited.

Each class will teach you what strategies to use and how to approach the tasks through hands-on practice. You’ll engage in an in-depth English language study, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The curriculum covers advanced grammar and vocabulary, critical analysis of texts, essay writing, and effective communication.

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Attain a high level of proficiency in the English language, including advanced grammar, vocabulary, and language usage,
  • Develop the ability to critically analyze and interpret complex texts, enhancing both comprehension and critical thinking,
  • Master the art of essay writing,
  • Improve speaking and listening skills, enabling clear and confident communication.

Each participant undergoes a thorough language assessment to determine their proficiency level and place them in groups.

Kumar Agarwal

Kumar is a highly experienced English language instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience. Holding a degree in Education and English Language Teaching, he has developed a teaching approach that ensures his students achieve excellent results and satisfaction. He specializes in various courses, including Academic English, Academic Writing, Intercultural Communication, APA Writing Style, General and Business English, Effective Communication in English, IELTS Preparation, Pre-University English, and English Exam Preparation for 9th and 12th graders. Each course is carefully tailored to meet student’s specific goals and needs. Kumar is committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment and takes pride in helping his students achieve academic and personal success.

Schedule

Week 1
  • Overview of the test.
  • Concept of test strategies.
  • Overview of the listening tasks 1 & 2.
  • General listening strategies, approach, and practice for listening tasks 1 & 2.
    • Listening Task 1: Multiple-choice questions – an interview with an expert – strategies.
    • Listening Task 2: Marking 2 possible answers from the list – a formal discussion in social settings – strategies.
    • Skimming and scanning techniques.
  • Mock test on listening tasks 1 & 2.

Homework: 4 practice listening tasks 1 & 2 with the correct answers.
Week 2
  • Overview of the listening task 3.
  • General listening strategies, approach, and practice for listening task 3.
    • Listening Task 3: Fill-in-the-blank questions – everyday life situations – strategies.
    • Listening for specific details – strategies.
    • Listening Summary.
  • Mock test on listening task 3.

Homework: 2 practice listening tasks 3 with the correct answers.
Week 3
  • Overview of the speaking task 1.
  • General speaking strategies, approach, and practice for speaking task 1.
  • Speaking Task 1: Examining the texts and/or graphs characterizing some specific issue.
  • Useful expressions and phrases for task 1.
  • Monologue structure and techniques.
  • Mock test on speaking task 1.

Homework: 3 practice speaking task 1.
Week 4
  • Overview of the speaking tasks 2 & 3.
  • General speaking strategies, approach, and practice for speaking tasks 2 & 3.
    • Speaking Task 2: Presenting an opinion on a given issue.
    • Speaking Task 3: Answering the teacher’s questions and justifying them.
    • Expressing opinion with supporting details.
    • Useful expressions and phrases for tasks 2 & 3.
  • Mock test on speaking tasks 2 & 3.

Homework: 2 practice speaking tasks 2 & 3.
Week 5
  • Overview of the writing task.
  • General writing strategies, rubrics, organization, and practice for essay writing.
    • Writing Tasks: Essay structure, thesis statements, topic sentences.
  • Mock test on thesis statements and topic sentences.

Homework: 2 practice writing tasks.
Week 6
  • General writing strategies, rubrics, organization, and practice for essay writing.
    • Writing Task: Paragraph writing – Introductions, body. conclusions.
    • Making arguments, expressing opinions, and supporting details.
  • Mock test on paragraph writing.

Homework: 2 practice writing tasks.
Week 7
  • Overview of the reading tasks 1, 2 & 5.
  • General reading strategies, approach, and practice for reading tasks 1, 2 & 5.
    • Reading Task 1: Multiple-choice questions – strategies.
    • Reading Task 2: Matching the statements with the texts – strategies.
    • Reading Task 5: Fill-in-the-gaps – strategies.
    • Skimming and scanning techniques.
  • Mock test on reading tasks 1, 2 & 5.

Homework: 3 practice reading tasks 1, 2 & 5 with the correct answers.
Week 8
  • Overview of the reading tasks 3 & 4.
  • General reading strategies, approach, and practice for reading tasks 3 & 4.
    • Reading Task 3: Summary of the texts – strategies.
    • Reading Task 4: Concluding the texts – strategies.
    • Summarizing techniques.
    • Concluding text techniques.
  • Mock test on reading tasks 3 & 4.
  • Final mock test.

Homework: 2 practice reading tasks 3 & 4 with the correct answers.

Admission Requirements

English grade at least 6 in the most recent semester.

Completion Requirements

  • Attend at least 75% (6 out of 8) of the classes.
  • Successfully meet all course requirements (in-class tasks, mock exams).

Feedback on English exam preparatory course

“Showed us easier ways to tackle speaking, listening, and reading tasks effectively.”

“I learned amazing new skills, many of which were entirely new to me. These will help me greatly in my exam.”

“The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, providing useful tips and tricks in every lesson while making complex ideas simple to understand.”

“The strategies we learned gave me so much confidence before the exam!”

“The lessons were clear, engaging, and packed with valuable insights, all without feeling stretched out.”

“I finally understand how exams are graded, which has completely changed how I approach my preparation.”

Course Fee

160 EUR (possible to pay in two installments).

Application

For more information, please contact [email protected] / +37167089800


Interested in something else?