The Academic Grammar and Vocabulary workshop focuses on grammar and vocabulary that are typically challenging for university students. Topics include:
- verb tenses
- academic vocabulary
- complex structures in academic writing.
The workshop begins in Week 2 and finishes in Week 7 of each trimester. Workshops do not meet on public holidays or during the mid-trimester breaks.
Workshop timetable: Trimester 2, 2024
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2–3.30 pm
Rooms: All workshops will be held online in Microsoft Teams. Check your email after registering for instructions for joining the Workshop Team.
The Pronunciation Power workshop helps improve pronunciation skills and build speaking confidence. The workshops aims to:
- introduce the sounds of English that are typically problematic
- improve intonation and rhythm to improve intelligibility
- help students focus on their individual areas of need.
The workshop begins in Week 2 and finishes in Week 7 of each trimester. Workshops do not meet on public holidays or during the mid-trimester breaks.
Workshop timetable: Trimester 2, 2024
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2–3.30 pm
Rooms: All workshops will be held online in Microsoft Teams. Check your email after registering for instructions for joining the Workshop Team.
The Scientific Writing workshop focuses on the skills required to write a scientific report. The workshops focuses on:
- the organisation and structure of a conventional report
- the style and layout typically used in reports
- the academic language required for this text type.
The workshop begins in Week 2 and finishes in Week 7 of each trimester. Workshops do not meet on public holidays or during the mid-trimester breaks.
Workshop timetable: Trimester 2, 2024
Day: Thursday
Time: 2–3.30 pm
Rooms: All workshops will be held online in Microsoft Teams. Check your email after registering for instructions for joining the Workshop Team.