English for Interacting on Campus: 2016 (English for Academic Research)

Author: Adrian Wallwork
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Category: Language: Reference & General, Usage & Grammar Guides, Linguistics, ELT: Learning Material & Coursework, ELT: English For Academic Purposes, Educational Strategies & Policy, Educational Strategies & Policy
Book Format: Paperback


This volume covers the day-to-day activities of a non-native English speaking student carrying out research, attending lectures, socializing, and living in a foreign country.  Whether on a US campus as a foreign student, or in a non-English speaking country where classes are given in English, this book will help students build confidence in interacting with professors and fellow students.

Adrian Wallwork is the author of more than 30 ELT and EAP textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhD students and academics from 35 countries to write research papers, prepare presentations, and communicate with editors, referees and fellow researchers.

Table Of Contents
1. Arranging travel and arrival plans2. Dealing with the admin office3. Getting information on campus4. Introducing yourself5. Visiting a staff member's office6. Taking part in lectures and discussions7. Successful social conversations8. Interacting with different nationalities and attitudes to foreigners9. Preparing for and setting up a phone call10. Leaving a telephone message11. Interviews via conference calls and Skype12. Dealing with native English speakers13. Dealing with non-understanding14. Improving your pronunciation15. Improving your listening skills by exploiting audiovisual resources
About Adrian Wallwork
Adrian Wallwork is the author of more than 30 ELT and EAP textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhD students and academics from 35 countries to write research papers, prepare presentations, and communicate with editors, referees and fellow researchers.

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Barcode # 9783319287324
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Artist / Author Adrian Wallwork
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