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Studying in English: Strategies for Success in Higher Education 2nd edition [Mīkstie vāki]

(Auckland, New Zealand), (Chatham University, USA), (King Mongkuts University of Technology T, Bangkok, Thailand)
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  • Sērija : Bloomsbury Study Skills
  • Izdošanas datums: 15-Jan-2020
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  • ISBN-10: 1137594055
  • ISBN-13: 9781137594051
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 266 pages, height x width x depth: 244x168x16 mm, weight: 460 g, 20 bw illus
  • Sērija : Bloomsbury Study Skills
  • Izdošanas datums: 15-Jan-2020
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  • ISBN-10: 1137594055
  • ISBN-13: 9781137594051
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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.

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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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.
Introduction xi
Chapter 1 What's New about Studying in English?
1(5)
Three language learners' stories
1(4)
Now you write
5(1)
Conclusion
5(1)
Chapter 2 How to Become a Better Language Learner
6(23)
What language skills do you need to improve?
6(1)
Rate your own English
7(1)
Planning your learning: setting goals
8(1)
What kind of learner are you?
9(6)
Choosing the right language school and course
15(3)
Getting to know your language centre
18(1)
Building a language portfolio
19(2)
Keeping a language journal
21(1)
Learning English the relaxed way
22(4)
Materials for further study
26(2)
Conclusion
28(1)
Chapter 3 Studying Abroad
29(13)
Study abroad options
29(1)
Where to go?
30(2)
Applying for a scholarship
32(2)
Which language test is right for me?
34(1)
How do scores on TOEFL and IELTS compare?
35(1)
Conditional admission
36(1)
Case studies
37(2)
Applying to a university
39(2)
Pre-arrival preparation and orientation
41(1)
Conclusion
41(1)
Chapter 4 Academic and Technical Vocabulary
42(21)
What does this word mean?
42(1)
Different types of vocabulary
43(3)
What is your vocabulary level?
46(2)
How to learn new words
48(2)
How to work out the meanings of new words
50(2)
Learning vocabulary with flashcards
52(2)
How to make the most of a dictionary
54(4)
Using a corpus to learn new words and improve your writing
58(3)
Vocabulary resources online
61(1)
Conclusion
62(1)
Chapter 5 Listening to Lectures
63(18)
What's the problem?
63(1)
The purpose of a lecture
64(1)
Lecturing styles from country to country
64(1)
Preparing for a lecture
65(2)
Note-taking
67(6)
The organization and language of lectures
73(4)
Asking questions in lectures
77(1)
Becoming a better listener
77(2)
Conclusion
79(1)
References
80(1)
Chapter 6 Academic Presentations
81(12)
Prepare for your presentation
81(7)
Practise your presentation and improve your delivery
88(1)
Improve your presentation skills over time
89(3)
Conclusion
92(1)
Chapter 7 Academic Reading
93(25)
Case studies: learning from other students' experiences
93(2)
Why university students read
95(1)
What university students read
96(1)
Reading different types of academic text
96(1)
Planning your reading
97(2)
Finding reading texts
99(1)
Using the library
99(3)
Using your library catalogue
102(1)
Finding reading on the internet and in databases
103(2)
Becoming a more efficient reader
105(1)
Critical reading
106(4)
Ways of reading
110(2)
Increasing your reading speed
112(1)
Reading strategies
113(1)
Keeping track of your reading
114(1)
Reading online
115(1)
Conclusion
116(2)
Chapter 8 Principles of Academic Writing
118(13)
General principles of academic writing
118(4)
What bothers students?
122(1)
Understanding grading criteria
122(2)
Understanding essay questions
124(3)
Collecting ideas for your essay
127(2)
Improving your writing: advice from students
129(1)
Conclusion
130(1)
Chapter 9 Essay Writing Processes
131(14)
Writing the introduction and the thesis statement
131(2)
Organizing the body paragraphs
133(1)
From topic sentences to paragraphs
134(1)
Referencing in an essay
135(2)
Putting it all together
137(2)
Proofreading
139(1)
Peer feedback
140(3)
Conclusion
143(1)
Book recommendations
144(1)
Chapter 10 Small Croup Learning
145(14)
Why have tutorials?
145(1)
The purpose of tutorials
145(1)
Reasons for not attending
145(3)
Planning for tutorials
148(1)
How to talk in tutorials
149(4)
Getting a turn
153(4)
Culture and tutorials
157(1)
Conclusion
158(1)
Chapter 11 Assessment
159(16)
Understanding assessment for your course
159(1)
Types of assessment
160(2)
Understanding assessment criteria
162(1)
Learning from feedback
163(3)
Examinations
166(3)
Writing under time pressure
169(3)
Portfolio assessment
172(2)
Conclusion
174(1)
Chapter 12 Communicating with Lecturers
175(11)
Why contact lecturers and staff members?
175(1)
Electronic communication
176(2)
Face-to-face requests
178(5)
Telephone contact
183(2)
Class representatives
185(1)
Conclusion
185(1)
Chapter 13 Dealing with Problems
186(22)
Managing anxiety
186(6)
Sources of help
192(2)
Culture shock
194(3)
Academic issues: what would you do? A quiz
197(5)
Money
202(5)
Conclusion
207(1)
Chapter 14 Life beyond the Classroom
208(12)
University culture: what's different?
208(5)
Friends
213(3)
Life outside university
216(3)
Conclusion
219(1)
A Mini-Dictionary of University Words 220(6)
Answer Key 226
Index 250
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.