University-wide workshop topics
Academic writing: Essays and Reports (1 x 2-hour session, + repeat)
These workshops explore the style conventions and type of language used in academic texts, with the goal of helping you improve your writing and reading skills. It also provides instruction on how to write essays and reports. Topics covered include planning, structure, paragraphing and referencing.
Grammar Review (1 x 2hour session)
Using real academic texts, this workshop gives an overview of common grammatical features seen in academic writing, and gives you an opportunity to receive instruction on some typical grammatical errors. You will also have an opportunity to familiarise yourselves with a selection of interactive grammar exercises and websites.
Academic Vocabulary (1 x 2-hour session)
This workshop focuses on understanding academic style, learning academic vocabulary and suggests strategies for learning and remembering specialist vocabulary for your course of study. It also provides useful information on resources which can assist you in learning phrases, collocations and word usage.
Discussions with listening and pronunciation tips (1 x 2-hour session + repeat)
These workshops focus on strategies for participating effectively in academic discussions and seminars, as well as suggestions for effective listening and note-taking. In addition, the workshops offer recommendations for improving your pronunciation in English.
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