A Short Guide To Learning English For Study And Professional Purposes

Is English a second or foreign language for you? Do you need to improve your English language skills for your current studies or work? Or do you wish to develop your knowledge of English in order to enhance your future academic or career opportunities? Perhaps you are keen to work on your English independently but are not sure how best to do this. Or maybe you lead a busy life, and therefore need to ensure that you target your learning time and efforts carefully and effectively. This booklet, written by an experienced teacher of English as a second language, has been produced to help you. It will show you how by following some easy to understand principles and implementing a small number of practices and habits you will be able to see sustained improvement in your English skills. It will show you how your vision to become a more competent and confident user of English can become a reality. 'A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes' is suitable for all readers with a current level of English of Intermediate or above. Written with readers who want or need to work on their English independently especially in mind, it will also be useful to those who are attending English classes. Another intended use of this booklet is as a training tool for people who are not English language specialists but work with students or employees who want or need to develop their English Language skills. Thus, it would be of interest to a wide range of personnel who work in a multilingual context where English is used as a link language or language of instruction. This would include, for example: lecturers, tutors, in-company trainers and their managers. Topics covered include: § What there is to learn § How to make principles of language learning and memory work for you § How to achieve balance in your learning § How to exploit texts most effectively § How to handle vocabulary, phrases and grammar § How to use word frequency information to help you prioritise § How to use web-based tools to enhance your learning § How to set motivating and realistic plans and goals § What habits to develop in order to make sustained progress toward your goals If you are serious about developing your English skills for study or work purposes, or helping other people to do so, buying and using this book would be a good investment of your time and money. Damian Johnstone has a background in ESOL teaching in the UK. He now works primarily in training and teacher education, with a particular focus on language awareness for teachers and the learning of English as a second language.

Is English a second or foreign language for you?Do you need to improve your English language skills for your current studies or work? Or do you wish to develop your knowledge of English in order to enhance your future academic or career opportunities?Perhaps you are keen to work on your English independently but are not sure how best to do this. Or maybe you lead a busy life, and therefore need to ensure that you target your learning time and efforts carefully and effectively.This booklet, written by an experienced teacher of English as a second language, has been produced to help you. It will show you how by following some easy to understand principles and implementing a small number of practices and habits you will be able to see sustained improvement in your English skills. It will show you how your vision to become a more competent and confident user of English can become a reality.'A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes' is suitable for all readers with a current level of English of Intermediate or above. Written with readers who want or need to work on their English independently especially in mind, it will also be useful to those who are attending English classes.Another intended use of this booklet is as a training tool for people who are not English language specialists but work with students or employees who want or need to develop their English Language skills. Thus, it would be of interest to a wide range of personnel who work in a multilingual context where English is used as a link language or language of instruction. This would include, for example: lecturers, tutors, in-company trainers and their managers.Topics covered include: What there is to learn How to make principles of language learning and memory work for you How to achieve balance in your learning How to exploit texts most effectively How to handle vocabulary, phrases and grammar How to use word frequency information to help you prioritise How to use web-based tools to enhance your learning How to set motivating and realistic plans and goals What habits to develop in order to make sustained progress toward your goals If you are serious about developing your English skills for study or work purposes, or helping other people to do so, buying and using this book would be a good investment of your time and money.Damian Johnstone has a background in ESOL teaching in the UK. He now works primarily in training and teacher education, with a particular focus on language awareness for teachers and the learning of English as a second language.

English in academic and professional settings has received great attention over the last 50 years, as its use has become a key asset for anyone interested in improving his/her chances of communicating internationally. However, it still offers rich opportunities for teachers and researchers working on English in specific settings. The aim of English for Professional and Academic Purposes is to offer an overview of several topics within the field of discourse analysis applied to English in academic and professional domains. The book compiles contributions from different origins, ranging from Japan to the USA and several European countries, and covers English as a native, second, foreign and international language. It also deals with various specialities, including academic writing, business discourse or English for medicine, nursing, maritime industry and science and engineering. This volume is divided into three sections: Discourse Analysis of English for Academic Purposes, Professional English and EPAP Pedagogy, since it was conceived as a contribution to the research on how English is analysed as both the discourse of and for effective communication in academic and professional settings, and how it can be applied to teaching. This manuscript offers some fresh insights for those involved or interested in this field of expertise, in an attempt to shed some light on its latest innovations.

International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies (IJEMDS) is an open access refereed journal focused on educational leadership, educational management, teaching and learning across all disciplines and levels, internationalization of education, transnational education and societal issues on educational development. The field of education has been continuously evolving as influenced by its nature and the societal factors. As the journal celebrates the very dynamic and complex nature of education, it provides educators and researchers a platform for their research findings. This allows researchers to apply multiple designs to describe, analyze and evaluate the history, current issues and the future direction of education in regional and international contexts.

This book is intended for students from all language backgrounds other than English, attending or preparing to attend a university where the medium of instruction is English, particularly in the UK. The International Student′s Guide helps you succeed at university, by sharing the experiences of many international students who have already attended a university in the UK. Every student is unique, with different abilities and needs. With this in mind, the authors provide you with practical information and help on a range of aspects of study. They focus on both spoken and written forms of communication, and deal with the approaches to thinking and learning which you will meet in higher education in the UK system. Written by experienced lecturers in language and learning, the book offers a wealth of advice and guidance on topics such as: ways of learning how to make the most of your own strengths working in seminars and groups writing in different forms, disciplines and at different levels assessment techniques such as exams and oral presentations. Whether you are embarking on a pre-degree foundation course or a postgraduate programme, this book will help you manage all the challenging aspects of studying through the medium of another language, in a new and different environment. This book is for students studying at any level in English on Foundation courses, on degree programmes, undergraduate or postgraduate, or on pre-masters programmes. It could be used in EAP classes and on summer courses and pre-entry programmes or for self study. It could also be used for staff-development purposes with lecturers teaching students from different language backgrounds. It is assumed that the reader already has a grasp of English at least equivalent to IELTS 4.5 or 5 or TOEFL 450-500 (130-170 on the computerised test). SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

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Featuring a collection of newly commissioned essays, edited by two leading scholars, this Handbook surveys the key research findings in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). • Provides a state-of-the-art overview of the origins and evolution, current research, and future directions in ESP • Features newly-commissioned contributions from a global team of leading scholars • Explores the history of ESP and current areas of research, including speaking, reading, writing, technology, and business, legal, and medical English • Considers perspectives on ESP research such as genre, intercultural rhetoric, multimodality, English as a lingua franca and ethnography