Studying in English: Strategies for Success in Higher Education

ISBN-13: 9781137594051 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 252 str.

Hayo Reinders; Linh Phung; Marilyn Lewis

Opis

Are you studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English? If so, this is the book for you. It's full of examples, ideas, activities and good advice to help you improve your English and make the most of your university experience, whether you are abroad or taking university classes in English at home.

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

HAYO REINDERS is Professor of Education and Head of Department at Unitec in New Zealand, and TESOL Professor and Director of the doctoral program at Anaheim University in the United States. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. His most recent books are on educational technology, teacher autonomy and language acquisition and he edits a book series on 'New Language Learning and Teaching Environments' for Palgrave Macmillan.

MARILYN LEWIS is an honorary research fellow at the University of Auckland, where she worked for many years as a teacher trainer. She is regularly invited to work with teachers for ministries of education and community organisations in New Zealand and Asia. Marilyn has published numerous books and articles on the subject of teaching, teacher training and language learning.

LINH PHUNG is Director of the English Language Program at Chatham University in the United States. Her program offers English instruction to hundreds of full-time language learners every year. She is also the president of Three Rivers TESOL, an affiliate of TESOL International.

Blurb

Are you studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English?  If so, this is the book for you. It’s full of examples, ideas, activities and good advice to help you improve your English and make the most of your university experience, whether you are abroad or taking university classes in English at home.

 

This book includes:

• ·         First-hand experiences from other students on studying in English
  
• ·         Guidance on key skills such as listening to lectures, working in groups, academic writing, and giving presentations
  
• ·         Helpful information for dealing with language issues
  
• ·         Practical advice on academic and social matters
  
• ·         Information about the culture of Western universities
  

 

Studying in English is an essential guide for your time at an English-speaking university – you can’t afford to be without it!

 

Hayo Reinders is Professor of Education at Unitec in New Zealand, and TESOL Professor and Director of the doctoral program at Anaheim University in the United States.

 

Marilyn Lewis has taught languages in New Zealand, India and Cambodia. Since her retirement from full-time work she has organised workshops for teachers and for language learners in Asia and recently Morocco.

 

Linh Phung is the director of the English Language Program at Chatham University in the United States.