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Four Language Skillsppt - 0
Four Language Skillsppt - 0
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Listening
When?
Lectures, (note-taking) tutorials, group
discussions
Brainstorming, presentations
Every-day life
Listening
Importance
Improves speaking and pronunciation
Issues
Uncertain comprehension
Speed of speech
Hearing difficulties
Listening
Tune in!!
Active listening requires participation
not passive reception
Engage with the sounds & words
Ensure you are aware of the subject before lectures.
Read key vocabulary & do background reading
Mental repetition
Ask for clarification
Listen to radio, TV other media
Speaking
When?
Tutorials, seminars, presentations
Q & A in lectures
Importance
Most obvious skill
Most interactive skill
Develops understanding through com
munication
Develops inter-personal skills (team w
orking)
Used in assessment
Speaking
Issues
Lack of confidence
Repeat
When?
Lectures, presentations, tutorials
Importance
Informs writing and writing style
Issues
Speed
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Relevance
When?
Coursework
Exams
Lectures
Tutorials
Group work
Presentations
Writing
Importance
Main method of assessment
Strict methods and conventions in aca
demic writing
Various formats/styles/functions depe
nding on subject area
Essential skill for exams
Errors more obvious
Writing
Issues
Lack of knowledge of key language structur
es, word, sentence, paragraph, text
Differences between style in native country
and UK
Register and purpose
Note-taking
Paraphrasing
Academic conduct
Writing
Use Learning Development Group resource
s (classes/appointments/work space) for su
pport
Engage in the process of writing for acade
mic purposes – study skills, time managem
ent
Be aware of academic conventions (student
handbook, referencing guide, library resourc
es)
Disclose learning needs i.e. Dyslexia for fur
ther support
Writing & Academic Skills
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