Prepare to study at university, explore the qualities of a successful student, and learn key vocabulary in an academic context. Increase your knowledge of English for academic study. If you are preparing to study at a university where the first language is English, either on campus or online, this course aims to help you understand what is expected, and develop skills to help you learn independently and build your confidence.
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You will have the opportunity to review the key vocabulary and concepts used in a university setting, and a chance to discover what tutors expect from students in a UK university context. Most importantly, you will practise skills to help you expand your vocabulary for an academic setting, including tools to help you pronounce new words.
What topics will you cover?
- Key vocabulary and concepts for the UK university context
- Exploring the approach to teaching and learning in UK universities
- Developing dictionary skills
- Analysing word forms and word families
- Accessing and writing definitions
- Introduction to the phonemic chart and how to use it to support learning and pronunciation skills
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Interpret key academic terminology and explore their importance and relevance to successful UK university study.
- Identify key features and conventions of academic culture in the UK, both online and on campus.
- Apply the use of a dictionary to help you extend your academic vocabulary range.
- Record new words effectively
- Identify the form of definitions, and produce your own.
- Produce the phonemic chart to help you pronounce new words.
