LLAS Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

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.

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.