Advanced English, Academic Writing & Competitive Examination Preparation
Write timed essays and précis, read critically, refine advanced grammar and vocabulary, and speak persuasively for competitive exams, academic study and senior roles.
- For: CSS and PMS candidates preparing for the English papers; FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and BPSC candidates preparing for objective English
- You'll produce: A timed essay, a précis and a full mock
- Duration8 weeks
- Modules8 modules
- Learning modeOnline, in Pakistan and abroad
- EligibilityAdvanced learners: entry by a diagnostic test
- AssessmentFull mock, essay and précis + oral assessment
- Next batchDates coming soon
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| Mode | Fee | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online (live classes) | 40,000 | 20,000 | 16,000 |
| Hybrid | 40,000 | 20,000 | 16,000 |
Foundation discount for every student: 50% for male and 60% for female students.
Training Outline
- 8 modules
- 8 hands-on tasks
- 24 guided hours
1Week 1: Advanced Sentence and Clause Analysis3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Diagnostic; advanced sentence and clause analysis
- Non-finite, participle, relative and reduced clauses; sentence transformation
- Speaking: Evidence, reasoning, assumptions, counterarguments, fallacies and critical listening
Hands-on
- Correction and transformation. Speaking task: Evidence-based discussion.
2Week 2: Advanced Verb Patterns and Emphasis3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Advanced verb patterns; inversion; cleft sentences and emphasis
- Subjunctive; advanced conditionals and modal nuance
- Speaking: Debate, rebuttal, concession, rhetoric, audience adaptation and ethical persuasion
Hands-on
- Advanced grammar MCQs and error identification. Speaking task: Formal debate.
3Week 3: Noun Phrases, Collocations and Word Formation3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Advanced determiners, articles and noun phrases; pronoun reference
- Prepositions and linking; collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs and word formation
- Speaking: Explaining research and complex concepts, interpreting data, signposting and questions
Hands-on
- Vocabulary in context, cloze and precision. Speaking task: Academic presentation.
4Week 4: Critical Reading and Cohesion3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Advanced syntax and punctuation; parallelism; ambiguity; cohesion and coherence
- Inference, tone, rhetoric, authorial purpose and logical fallacies
- Speaking: Bias, tone, stance, implied meaning, credibility and synthesis
Hands-on
- Comprehension and critical reading. Speaking task: Critical oral analysis.
5Week 5: Argumentative Essay Writing3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Formal grammar, register, style and rhetoric
- Essay planning: thesis, evidence, counterargument and conclusion
- Speaking: Diplomacy, compromise, stakeholder interests and ethical communication
Hands-on
- Timed argumentative essay. Speaking task: Negotiation simulation.
6Week 6: Précis, Summary and Paraphrase3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Paraphrasing; summary and précis; complex grammatical relationships
- Research and reporting conventions; avoiding plagiarism
- Speaking: Executive briefings, proposals, strategic explanations and high-stakes interviews
Hands-on
- Précis, summary and comprehension. Speaking task: Executive briefing or interview.
7Week 7: Timed Practice and Professional Communication3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Grammar in context; lexical refinement; collocations and idioms
- Professional correspondence; interview, negotiation and presentation; timed practice
- Speaking: Rhetoric, projection, emphasis, pauses, non-verbal communication and impromptu speech
Hands-on
- Timed section practice and professional writing. Speaking task: Six-minute speech with questions.
8Week 8: Full Mock and Final Assessment3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Integrated revision; grammar and vocabulary review
- Full mock; essay and précis assessment; speaking task and feedback
- Speaking: Academic viva, panel discussion, evaluation, critical responses and ethics
Hands-on
- Full mock and an improvement plan. Speaking task: Final oral examination and portfolio.
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- CSS and PMS candidates preparing for the English papers
- FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and BPSC candidates preparing for objective English
- University and postgraduate students who write academic essays and reports
- Professionals who need advanced written and spoken English
Eligibility
- A diagnostic test before enrolment; learners below the expected level complete the Intermediate course first
- A phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection for live classes
What You'll Produce
A Timed Essay, a Précis and a Full Mock
You write a timed argumentative essay and a précis, sit a full mock in your exam track, and take part in a formal debate and a viva-style oral assessment, with an improvement plan from your teacher.
How You're Assessed
A diagnostic test in week 1, timed practice in weeks 4–7, and a full mock and final assessment in week 8. Weighting: writing and essay 20%, grammar and vocabulary 15%, reading 15%, précis and summary 15%, timed mock 15%, listening and speaking 10%. Exam tracks (CSS, PMS, FPSC and provincial commissions) are checked against the current official syllabus before each batch. Recommended attendance at least 80%; pass mark 60%.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 8 modules, for your certificate
About This Training
An 8-week live course, the third of ZEF’s three-course English Language Programme, for advanced English and competitive examinations. You refine advanced grammar and vocabulary, critical reading, argument and academic writing, with timed practice for CSS, PMS and FPSC or provincial commission English papers, plus debate, presentation and interview skills. It targets CEFR levels B2–C1.
8 weeks, 24 live teaching hours. Each week: 3 live classes of 60 minutes, 2 guided practice sessions of 30 minutes (speaking club, pronunciation clinic, listening lab or writing workshop) and 3–4 hours of independent study: about 7–8 hours a week.
Questions
Does this course prepare me for the CSS and PMS English papers?
Yes. The course covers essay writing, précis and composition, comprehension, grammar, sentence correction and vocabulary, with timed practice and a full mock. Each exam track is checked against the current official syllabus and paper pattern before every batch, because commissions can change them between exam cycles.
Is it suitable for FPSC, PPSC and other commission tests?
Yes, for their English components. FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and BPSC papers usually test objective English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and sentence correction. Practice follows the paper pattern of the post you are applying for, verified against its syllabus or advertisement. Subject papers for those posts are not part of this course.
Can I join directly without the earlier courses?
Yes, if your diagnostic test shows you are at an advanced level. This course is only 8 weeks and moves quickly through advanced grammar, writing and exam practice, so learners below the expected level are asked to complete the Intermediate course first. That keeps the classes focused on exam-level work.
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