English for Academic Purposes (6-10 February 2020)
Led by: Michael Jenkins/University of Edinburgh, Manuel Flores-Lasarte/University of Sheffield, Sarah Mattin/University of Reading and Dr Maggie Charles/University of Oxford.
Level 1 (IELTS equivalent 2.0 to 4.0)
Topics covered: Personality, daily routines and description of building and location
- Grammar: yes/no questions; adverbs of frequency; comparatives
- Vocabulary related to personality, daily routines and description of buildings and location.
- Pronunciation: word stress in sentences, intonation in statements, linking consonants when speaking.
- Listening: note-taking skills, gist and detail on the different topics covered in the workshop.
- Speaking: useful phrases to conduct a survey and participate in class discussions
- Writing a personal profile.
Level 2 (IELTS equivalent 4.0 to 5.5)
Topics covered:
- Grammar: Question formation and verb tense review.
- Speaking and Writing: expressing levels of certainty in spoken and written academic English.
- Speaking and Writing: analysing problems and evaluating solutions in spoken and written academic English.
- Speaking: Participating in group discussion to exchange views and reach agreement.
- Writing: Linking ideas and building an argument.
- Writing: Writing an abstract.
Level 3 and Level 4 (IELTS equivalent 5.5+)
Topics covered:
- Focus on academic writing: introductions to articles and literature reviews.
- Grammar used in academic contexts: accuracy and fluency.
- Describing data: trends and changes.
- Listening to lectures: overall meaning and detail.
- Pronunciation: overview of sound system and word stress.
- General fluency practice in common academic situations.
