Academic English skills for international students
Around this time every year I always write a post aimed at students who are doing English language summer courses at university. You should take advantage of this opportunity to settle in and find your way around. Some general words of advice to help you complete your course successfully: 1. Hand in your work on time. … Read more
Okay, okay, I know I haven’t sent any posts for absolutely ages! That means that I have been far too busy marking and enjoying our spring weather here in the UK. We have had temperatures of up to 25 already! This means that we will have a terrible summer of course! Actually, I’m not going … Read more
Many university students will be starting to prepare for examinations that are looming after Easter. Last week I got my students to do a practice exam in which they had to sit and write for two hours, as they will have to do in the real exam. I nearly didn’t do this exam practice because … Read more
Spring came to Devon in England today! The good weather and longer days means that it is time for students at our university to look ahead and think that in a couple of months they will be taking their exams and often that means writing essays. For this reason I am going to spend a … Read more