LLAS Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

Understanding Essay Questions

David Donnarumma - 20 January 2009

These learning object activities will help you to understand how questions are structured and give you practice in recognising key components of essay questions. This learning object has been subject to peer review and editing.

Preparing for exams

David Donnarumma - 20 January 2009

In this learning object, you will learn;  to identify the myths and realities about taking exams, to gain practice in using your memory for revision; to investigate what to do before, during and after an exam. This learning object has been subject to peer review and editing.

Managing your time successfully

David Donnarumma - 20 January 2009

In this learning object activity, you will learn to; practise ways of avoiding wasting time, Provide opportunities for improving your time management skills and look at ways of prioritising your time. This learning object has been subject to peer review and editing.

Academic presentations: teaching presentation skills to foreign students

Rosemary Jane - 22 February 2007

These videos are designed to be used either in the classroom or for self-study. The video deals with the basic structure of an academic presentation including useful words and phrases, signposting, the use of notes vs. reading from a script, the importance of key content words.

Study skills for university

Julie Watson - 13 June 2006

This sample of online learning materials will help you to become familiar with and practise some important skills concerned with university study.

EAP: English language skills for university study

Julie Watson - 13 June 2006

This sample of online learning materials introduces and practises some important English language skills needed by international students planning to study at a British university.

EAP: University Challenge: a short orientation and listening course for international students

Roger Smith and Jo Parsons - 22 May 2006

The aims of these materials is to raise awareness of university life in the UK, to raise awareness of key study tasks and to provide listening and note-taking practice. The course consists of four short modules, each featuring a key study task: writing essays, understanding lectures, participating in seminars and tutorials, and reading/research skills.