LLAS Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

Teach for Success: supporting international students in the classroom
Event date: 15 February, 2012
Location: MHG15 Main House, Bath Spa University

International students (9 June 06, Sheffield)
Event date: 9 June, 2006
Location: Sheffield Hallam University

International students (28 Apr 06, Southampton)
Event date: 28 April, 2006
Location: New College, University of Southampton

Acculturation process of international students (27 Apr 05)
Event date: 27 April, 2005
Location: University of Portsmouth

Acculturation process of international students (20 Apr 05)
Event date: 20 April, 2005
Location: Park Campus, University College Northampton

Academic presentations: teaching presentation skills to foreign students

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
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
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.

'English for Excellence': An innovative, comprehensive, web-based and tutor-supported programme of study in Academic English
This paper is a presentation of 'English for Excellence' (EfE): a web-based and tutor-supported programme of study in Academic English. The EfE is a project initiative jointly funded by the University of Luton and the Higher Education European Social Fund (HE ESF) programme, under the theme of Widening Participation. The paper discusses the research base of the teaching materials, their content and presentation, followed by interim evaluation results of its beneficiary effects on learners.