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This easy-to-follow guide is packed with advice for students of English as a second language who are studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English, either in their home country or abroad. It provides practical advice on academic topics, including listening to lectures, group work and academic writing, and also helpful guidance for coping with language issues, making friends and dealing with culture shock. Packed with insights from real students and engaging activities, it will help them to develop the strategies and skills that they need to thrive in a new academic environment.
This is an essential resource for non-native English speakers who are studying in English at degree level. It is also ideal for students who are preparing for university-level studies and for use on pre-sessional courses for international students.
List of contents
Introduction.- 1. What's New About Studying in English?.- 2. How To Become a Better Language Learner.- 3. Studying Abroad.- 4. Academic and Technical Vocabulary.- 5. Listening to Lecturers.- 6. Academic Presentations.- 7. Academic Reading.- 8. Principles of Academic Writing.- 9. Processes of Essay Writing.- 10. Small Group Learning.- 11. Assessment.- 12. Communicating with Lecturers.- 13. Dealing with Problems.- 14. Life Beyond the Classroom.- A Mini-Dictionary of University Words.- Answer Key.- Index.
About the author
Hayo Reinders is Professor of Education and Head of Department at Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand, and TESOL Professor and Director of the doctoral program at Anaheim University, USA.Linh Phung is Director of the English Language Program at Chatham University, USA. She is also the president of Three Rivers TESOL, an affiliate of TESOL International.Marilyn Lewis is an honorary research fellow at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Summary
This easy-to-follow guide is packed with advice for students of English as a second language who are studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English, either in their home country or abroad. It provides practical advice on academic topics, including listening to lectures, group work and academic writing, and also helpful guidance for coping with language issues, making friends and dealing with culture shock. Packed with insights from real students and engaging activities, it will help them to develop the strategies and skills that they need to thrive in a new academic environment.
This is an essential resource for non-native English speakers who are studying in English at degree level. It is also ideal for students who are preparing for university-level studies and for use on pre-sessional courses for international students.
New to this Edition:
- Fully revised and updated information and examples, with fresh coverage on standardised tests, accredited programs, conditional admission and new forms of technology for language learning
- New resources and examples on studying in the US
- Expanded glossary of university terms to help students get to grips with new terminology and administrative processes
Foreword
This easy-to-follow guide is packed with advice for students of English as a second language who are studying for a degree taught in English.
