Study skills for language students : A practical guide

Author(s)

• Donald, Sydney G.
• Kneale, Pauline E. (Pauline Estner)

Bibliographic Information

Study skills for language students : A practical guide

Sydney G. Donald and Pauline E. Kneale

Arnold, a member of the Hodder Headline Group , Oxford University Press, 2001

• : pbk.

Note

Includes mini-bibliography and index.

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Going to university for the first time can be both daunting and confusing, and it requires a different approach to studying at school. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts and examples, 'Study Skills for Language for Language Students' will help students breeze through their degree. Designed for all language students, this practical guide starts with the four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - and shows how to get the most out of language classes, as well as how to prepare for the year abroad. It also includes ideas on using the Internet for language study, and contains a section on career options for language graduates. The book is full of useful advice on coping with conflicting time commitments, writing essays and dissertations, making presentations, and revising for exams - all without sacrificing a social life! Mixing sound advice with crosswords, games and reassurance, 'Study Skills for Language Students' lets students make the most of their time at university, whether they are studying a language from scratch or post-A-level.

Table of Contents

Let's think about language learning Working with language: the four skills Maximising free time Reflection skills, reviewing and evaluating, adding value to your degree Library and electronic resources Effective reading Tools of the trade: dictionaries, grammars and other reference materials Making effective notes Thinking Constructing an argument Oral presentations Discussion Listening and interviewing Effective essay skill Citing references and other sources Researching and writing in teams: it's fun and efficient Abstracts and executive summaries Reviewing a book Posters Dissertations Revision skills Examinations Learning a language from scratch - ab initio The year (or term) abroad Careers for linguists 'Of shoes, and ships, and sealing wax...': a few answers to things Modern Language students ask Answers Skills a mini-bibliography.

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Details

• NCID: BA51554069
• ISBN:
  • 0340763086
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London,New York
• Pages/Volumes: [viii], 286 p.
• Size: 24 cm