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    Language Skills

     Reading
     Writing
     Speaking
     Listening
    Listening

    When?
     Lectures, (note-taking) tutorials, group
    discussions
     Brainstorming, presentations

     Q & A, instructions- induction, library,

     Every-day life
    Listening
    Importance
     Improves speaking and pronunciation

     Develops inter-personal skills

     Receptive skill that needs active


    participation
    Listening

    Issues
     Uncertain comprehension

     Speed of speech

     Familiarity with local speech (accents and


    vocabulary)
     Missing words /concepts/instructions

     Lack of confidence to ask for repetition

     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

     One-to-one sessions (personal tutor,

    doctor, employer etc.)


     Class group discussions

     Group task work


    Speaking

    Importance
     Most obvious skill
     Most interactive skill
     Develops understanding through
    communication
     Develops inter-personal skills (team
    working)
     Used in assessment
    Speaking

    Issues
     Lack of confidence

     Uncertain about
    -timing/vocabulary/interaction
     Decoding of non-verbal information

     Lack of knowledge of presentation


    skills
    Speaking

     Take every opportunity to speak


     Ask questions!

     Use Academic Skills resources


    (presentation space)
     Observe native speakers

     Repeat

     Ask for clarification


    Reading

    When?
     Lectures, presentations, tutorials

     Coursework, research, internet

     Blackboard, course documents

     Work & home (social sight reading)


    Reading

    Importance
     Informs writing and writing style

     Develops knowledge of language


    structure
     Develops vocabulary (specific vocab.
    for subject)
     Register and purpose
    Reading

    Issues
     Speed

     Decoding new words

     Vocabulary

     Comprehension

     Relevance

     Volume (in study)


    Reading
     Reading is an active skill
     Improve your speed
     Read smart
     Read for gist/skim
     Read for specific information
     Do not stop to look up every word-decode
    from the text
     Use tools to help develop vocabulary
    (textual and on-line)
    Writing

    When?
     Coursework

     Exams

     Lectures

     Tutorials

     Group work

     Presentations
    Writing

    Importance
     Main method of assessment
     Strict methods and conventions in
    academic writing
     Various formats/styles/functions
    depending on subject area
     Essential skill for exams
     Errors more obvious
    Writing

    Issues
     Lack of knowledge of key language
    structures, 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
    resources (classes/appointments/work
    space) for support
     Engage in the process of writing for
    academic purposes – study skills, time
    management
     Be aware of academic conventions (student
    handbook, referencing guide, library
    resources)
     Disclose learning needs i.e. Dyslexia for
    further support
    Writing & Academic Skills
    Referencing Your
    Work Using the
    Harvard System

    2007/8

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