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Introduction to in- sessional English language support for international students. Gerard Sharpling Centre for Applied Linguistics University of Warwick. Academic English Classes. A wide range – 14 ‘subjects’ Start in week 3 Free of charge No need to register in advance
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Introduction to in-sessional English language support for international students Gerard Sharpling Centre for Applied Linguistics University of Warwick
Academic English Classes • A wide range – 14 ‘subjects’ • Start in week 3 • Free of charge • No need to register in advance • Also a class for partners • Details: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/learning_english/insessional/
Writing Surgeries • In term 2, for students attending academic writing classes • 15-20 individual appointment with writing tutor to discuss writing questions or problems • Meeting arranged with tutor at the writing class
Web site resources • The Academic English Zone is an extensive site that can be accessed from the Applied Linguistics home page. The address is: www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al
Self-study materials • The Centre’s easeseries. Designed for students whose first language is not English • Improve listening and speaking skills in lectures and seminars. The first disk, Listening to Lectures, is on the Warwick tree • Other disks can be bought from Applied Linguistics
Enquiries about academic English • (Brief) enquiries may be sent to Dr Gerard Sharpling at gerard.sharpling@warwick.ac.uk • Please note that attachments for proof-reading will not be accepted • Applied Linguistics does not offer a proof-reading service. • For a list of frequently asked questions, go to: www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/teaching/eltu/insessional/support_faqs/