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Studying in English
Strategies for Success in Higher Education
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
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This book is ideal for non-native English speakers studying at degree level in English, those preparing for university studies, and students enrolled in pre-sessional international courses.
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This easy-to-follow guide is packed with advice for students of English as a second language who are studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English, either in their home country or abroad. It provides practical advice on academic topics, including listening to lectures, group work and academic writing, and also helpful guidance for coping with language issues, making friends and dealing with culture shock. Packed with insights from real students and engaging activities, it will help them to develop the strategies and skills that they need to thrive in a new academic environment.
This is an essential resource for non-native English speakers who are studying in English at degree level. It is also ideal for students who are preparing for university-level studies and for use on pre-sessional courses for international students.
New to this Edition:
- Fully revised and updated information and examples, with fresh coverage on standardised tests, accredited programmes, conditional admission and new forms of technology for language learning
- New resources and examples on studying in the US
- Expanded glossary of university terms to help students get to grips with new terminology and administrative processes
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781137594051
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Edition: 2nd edition
Illustration: 20 bw illus
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 168.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 266
About the Author
HAYO REINDERS is Professor of Education and Head of Department at Unitec in New Zealand, and TESOL Professor and Director of the doctoral program at Anaheim University in the United States. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. His most recent books are on educational technology, teacher autonomy and language acquisition and he edits a book series on 'New Language Learning and Teaching Environments' for Palgrave Macmillan.
MARILYN LEWIS is an honorary research fellow at the University of Auckland, where she worked for many years as a teacher trainer. She is regularly invited to work with teachers for ministries of education and community organisations in New Zealand and Asia. Marilyn has published numerous books and articles on the subject of teaching, teacher training and language learning.
LINH PHUNG is Director of the English Language Program at Chatham University in the United States. Her program offers English instruction to hundreds of full-time language learners every year. She is also the president of Three Rivers TESOL, an affiliate of TESOL International.
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