On the Teaching Design of Graduates' EAP Course: Enhancing Language Proficiency and Critical Thinking Skills

This paper explores the integration of the bridge-in, objectives, pre-assessment, participatory activities, post-assessment and summary (BOPPPS) teaching model within the context of the post-graduates Academic English course. It discusses how this structured approach can effectively enhance students’ language proficiency, foster critical thinking skills, and align with the multifaceted objectives of advanced English language education. The study provides a detailed examination of each BOPPPS component as applied to the post-graduates Academic English curriculum, supported by theoretical underpinnings and practical implications

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