English

English for teaching & research staff

General information

Characteristics  
20-hour courses for teaching and research staff in on-site mode aimed at writing thesis or academic and scientific articles, conference presentations or improving pronunciation and, more generally, heightening a knowledge of English.

Preparation for the EMI Examination for Teaching and Research Staff is aimed at university lecturers who want to prepare for the exam which accredits that they have the necessary linguistic competences to carry out their teaching activity at the university in the English language.

Documents
Research Papers
English Conversation for Lecturers
English for Teaching Purposes & MOOC
Preparation for the EMI Examination for PDI
Writing a Thesis in English (Science, Health Science and Engineering)
Writing a Thesis in English (Social Sciences and Law, Arts and Humanities)
Annual Thesis Follow-Up

Successful completion of 5 of the Language Service (B2.2 of the MECR) or equivalent (or pass a level test).

For the Advanced Presenting Research and Advanced Research Papers courses requires successful completion of the Presenting Research and Research Papers courses respectively or successful completion of level 6 of the Language Service (C1.1 of the MECR) or equivalent (or pass a level test).

For the Preparation for the EMI examinations for Teaching and Research Staff requires successful completion of level 6 of the Language Service (C1.1 of the MECR) or equivalent (or pass a level test).

For all courses it is essential to belong to the university community.

These courses are not aimed at people who have English as their first language or a language proficiency close to that of a native speaker.

Registration open from July 1st

You can now enroll in the 2026-2027 courses through My portal. If this is your first time accessing this website, you must register.


Office hours

In-person assistance: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Telephone assistance (+34 93 581 13 25): Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.


Contact us
Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help you. You can send us your query through this link.

* UAB Idiomes reserves the right to cancel a group if there is an insufficient number of enrolled students.

 

35 hours (10 in-person hours)
GROUP / AFFILIATION COURSE PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT
PDI UAB - 100% SUBSIDIZED
UAB students and staff 126.00 € 166.00 €
Affiliated university community 134.00 € 174.00 €
External participants 158.00 € 198.00 €
30 hours (20 in-person hours)
GROUP / AFFILIATION COURSE PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT
PDI UAB - 100% SUBSIDIZED
UAB students and staff 280.00 € 320.00 €
Affiliated university community 297.00 € 337.00 €
External participants 349.00 € 389.00 €
15 hours (10 in-person hours)
GROUP / AFFILIATION COURSE PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT
PDI UAB - 100% SUBSIDIZED
UAB students and staff 126.00 € 166.00 €
Affiliated university community 134.00 € 174.00 €
External participants 158.00 € 198.00 €
Preparation for the Teaching in English Qualification Exam for PDI - 12 hours (6 in-person h.)
GROUP / AFFILIATION TOTAL AMOUNT
PDI UAB 100% SUBSIDIZED
Affiliated university community Not offered
External participants Not offered

Total amount: Course price + Administrative management fees (40 €).

Conditions

  • Second and subsequent enrollments: 40 € discount.
  • Affiliated university community: 15% discount on the price for external participants.
  • Returned receipts and refunds: 2.50 € management fee charged to the account holder.

Groups / Affiliations

  • UAB students and staff: Students (undergraduate and postgraduate), Academic Staff, and PAS (Administrative and Service Staff) of UAB-owned centers and UAB Alumni.
  • Affiliated University Community: Amics UAB; Esfera UAB; Parc de Recerca; Students, Teaching Staff, and PAS of Affiliated Schools, Language Service alumni, Fundació Autònoma, etc., and centers affiliated with the UPC.

COURSE DATES SCHEDULE
English Conversation for Lecturers
• Edition 1:
13.10.2026 to 22.12.2026
• Edition 2:
15.10.2026 to 17.12.2026
• Edition 3:
16.02.2027 to 04.05.2027
• Edition 4:
18.02.2027 to 29.04.2027
• Edition 1:
Tuesday, 3 to 5 PM
• Edition 2:
Thursday, 2 to 4 PM
• Edition 3:
Tuesday, 3 to 5 PM
• Edition 4:
Thursday, 2 to 4 PM
English for Teaching Purposes & MOOC 01.12.2026 to 17.12.2026 Tuesday and Thursday, 3 to 5 PM
Preparation for the English Teaching Certification Exam for PDI
• Edition 1:
11.01.2027 to 18.01.2027
• Edition 2:
09.06.2027 to 16.06.2027
• Edition 1:
Monday and Wednesday, 3 to 5 PM
• Edition 2:
Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 3 PM
Research Papers 13.04.2027 to 18.05.2027 Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 6 PM
Annual Thesis Follow-Up 12.04.2027 to 26.04.2027 Monday and Wednesday, 2 to 4 PM

Advanced Research Papers  
Health Sciencies, Experimental Sciencies and Engineering 17.4.2023 to 22.5.2023 Mondays and Wednesdays, 17 to19 h - Cancelled
Humanities and Social Sciences 18.4.2023 to 18.5.2023 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 13 to 15 h - Cancelled

     Calendar       Days and hours
16.2.2026 to 18.3.2026 Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

     Calendar       Days and hours
5.03.2025 to 21.05.25 Wednesdays, 1 to 3 pm

 

     Calendar       Days and hours
18.2.2025 to 20.3.2025 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

     Calendar       Days and hours
17.2.2026 to 19.3.2026 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (cancelled)

 

Calendar Days and hours
12.1.2026 to 19.1.2026 Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.