Studying in English
eBook - ePub

Studying in English

Strategies for Success in Higher Education

  1. 252 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Studying in English

Strategies for Success in Higher Education

About this book

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

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Information

Year
2017
Print ISBN
9781137594051
eBook ISBN
9781350315167
Edition
2
Subtopic
Study Guides

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures and Tables
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1 What’s New about Studying in English?
  8. Chapter 2 How to Become a Better Language Learner
  9. Chapter 3 Studying Abroad
  10. Chapter 4 Academic and Technical Vocabulary
  11. Chapter 5 Listening to Lectures
  12. Chapter 6 Academic Presentations
  13. Chapter 7 Academic Reading
  14. Chapter 8 Principles of Academic Writing
  15. Chapter 9 Essay Writing Processes
  16. Chapter 10 Small Group Learning
  17. Chapter 11 Assessment
  18. Chapter 12 Communicating with Lecturers
  19. Chapter 13 Dealing with Problems
  20. Chapter 14 Life beyond the Classroom
  21. A Mini-Dictionary of University Words
  22. Answer Key
  23. Index

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