Engineering Centre for Languages & Inter-Communication course timetable
January 2017
| Tue 17 |
This workshop is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering who would like to improve their English grammar.
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| Wed 18 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 19 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Wed 25 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 26 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Mon 30 |
The writing workshops will cover a mixture of structure, accuracy and style in academic English writing.
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February 2017
| Wed 1 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 2 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Mon 6 |
The writing workshops will cover a mixture of structure, accuracy and style in academic English writing.
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| Tue 7 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers.
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| Wed 8 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 9 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Mon 13 |
English: Writing: Interview Practice
Finished
The writing workshops will cover a mixture of structure, accuracy and style in academic English writing.
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| Tue 14 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers.
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| Wed 15 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 16 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Mon 20 |
The writing workshops will cover a mixture of structure, accuracy and style in academic English writing.
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This Poster Presentation workshops will cover aspects of designing, writing and presenting scientific posters.
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| Tue 21 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers.
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| Wed 22 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 23 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Mon 27 |
This Poster Presentation workshops will cover aspects of designing, writing and presenting scientific posters.
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| Tue 28 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers.
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March 2017
| Wed 1 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 2 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their Pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English Pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Mon 6 |
Elevator Pitches - 3 minute presentation practice.
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| Tue 7 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers.
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| Thu 9 |
This workshop is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering who would like to improve their English grammar.
To revise and improve participants understanding of basic conditional forms. |
April 2017
| Thu 27 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
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May 2017
| Tue 2 |
English: Grammar for Speaking & Writing: Conditional and subjunctive structures (advanced)
CANCELLED
Workshop to revise and improve some complex conditional forms.
To revise and improve participants' understanding of complex conditional and subjunctive forms. |
| Thu 4 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
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| Thu 11 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
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| Thu 18 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
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| Thu 25 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
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June 2017
| Thu 1 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
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| Thu 8 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
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| Mon 19 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Tue 20 |
Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Wed 21 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Thu 22 |
Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
| Fri 23 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Mon 26 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Tue 27 |
Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Wed 28 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Thu 29 |
Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
| Fri 30 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
July 2017
| Mon 3 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Tue 4 |
Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Wed 5 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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French: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Thu 6 |
Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
| Fri 7 |
Japanese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Spanish: Intermediate
Finished
« Description not available » |
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Spanish: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Mon 10 |
German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Wed 12 |
German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Fri 14 |
German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Mon 17 |
German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Wed 19 |
German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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| Fri 21 |
German: Beginner Intensive
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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German: Intermediate
Finished
This course is suitable for those who have already studied German for at least a year, or for those who know basic German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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French: Intermediate
CANCELLED
This course is for those with a GCSE or AS (or equivalent) level in French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
October 2017
| Mon 9 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (current students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Tue 10 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Wed 11 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 12 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 16 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (current students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Tue 17 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Wed 18 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 19 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 23 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (current students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Tue 24 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Wed 25 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 26 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 30 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (current students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Tue 31 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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Cultural Awareness and Living in Britain This is a practical seminar, which will address two key aspects of living in Britain. It will focus on the intercultural understanding needed to study and work successfully within the University environment; it will also focus more widely on aspects of British life and culture, considering any topics that participants would like to discuss, and drawing where possible on their impressions and experiences. Participants are welcome to email any questions or particular areas of interest in advance to Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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November 2017
| Wed 1 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 2 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 6 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (current students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Tue 7 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Wed 8 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 9 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 13 |
We will focus on why it is difficult to understand communication with and among native and international speakers of English. We will focus on how to overcome listening difficulties using authentic video and audio Engineering scenarios.
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| Tue 14 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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Communicate effectively across countries and cultures. The engineers of tomorrow need cross-cultural communication skills to work effectively across countries and cultures, in international teams and in leadership/managerial roles, in addition to technical and scientific competence. This workshop will help Engineers to be effective communicators across cultures.
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| Wed 15 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 16 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 20 |
We will look at a number of Engineering scenarios, discuss the correct register and appropriate use of words according to each situation and focus on the most effective communication techniques for each case in academia and industry.
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| Tue 21 |
English: Writing for Engineers
Finished
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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| Wed 22 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 23 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 27 |
English: WORKING WITH COLLEAGUES - Casual and formal correspondence (emails, letters, phone English)
Finished
We will focus on refining participants language for correspondence, focusing on native-speakers norms and choice of words as well as register for formal versus casual correspondence
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| Wed 29 |
Workshop to revise and improve understanding of the definite and indefinite articles in English.
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