Academic English skills for international students
Patrick Well, the pictures may not be very good, but I think the ideas they show are very important. We finished our summer course by thinking about the habits of successful overseas students. I think the most important things to take away from your summer school are a positive mental attitude and an awareness of how … Read more
I met some new international students yesterday and they were complaining about the weather in the UK. It’s official – August this year was the worst August that we have ever had according to records, but that’s not a bad thing if you are sitting in class! Brits try to make themselves feel better by … Read more
Isn’t the Olympics just great? I have nearly been late for class because I’ve been enjoying Olympic breakfasts and can’t drag myself away to drive to work. However, when I get to class I am helping students to improve their academic vocabulary, and one way you can do that is by doing some exercises on … Read more
I hope that overseas students on summer schools are surviving their experiences! If you are doing a pre-sessional course at a university then 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 … Read more