The international student handbook /
Reinders, Hayo,
The international student handbook / Hayo Reinders, Nick Moore and Marilyn Lewis. - ix, 227 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Palgrave study skills . - Palgrave study skills. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-200) and index.
Case studies: these people need help! -- Planning your studies -- Improving your English -- Vocabulary -- Listening to lecturers -- Small-group learning -- Reading -- Essays at university -- The essay writing process -- Assessment -- Communicating with staff -- Dealing with problems. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
"If English is not your first language and you are thinking about studying in another country, this book will give you the skills you need to make the most of your overseas studies." "Written by experts in the field, it is organised around important aspects of life as an international student. It will help you with understanding your lecturers, participating in tutorials and improving your academic English skills. It also explores what is different about studying overseas, what lecturers expect from you and what their feedback means. Finally, this book gives advice in a user-friendly layout on practical, financial and social topics, dealing with application letters, scholarships and how to make friends in a new country. It is built around a wealth of practical activities that give you hands-on practice to ensure your overseas study will be a success."--BOOK JACKET.
023054519X 9780230545199
Students, Foreign--English-speaking countries--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Universities and colleges--English-speaking countries
Study skills--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
LB2395 / .R46 2008
378.170281
The international student handbook / Hayo Reinders, Nick Moore and Marilyn Lewis. - ix, 227 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Palgrave study skills . - Palgrave study skills. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-200) and index.
Case studies: these people need help! -- Planning your studies -- Improving your English -- Vocabulary -- Listening to lecturers -- Small-group learning -- Reading -- Essays at university -- The essay writing process -- Assessment -- Communicating with staff -- Dealing with problems. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
"If English is not your first language and you are thinking about studying in another country, this book will give you the skills you need to make the most of your overseas studies." "Written by experts in the field, it is organised around important aspects of life as an international student. It will help you with understanding your lecturers, participating in tutorials and improving your academic English skills. It also explores what is different about studying overseas, what lecturers expect from you and what their feedback means. Finally, this book gives advice in a user-friendly layout on practical, financial and social topics, dealing with application letters, scholarships and how to make friends in a new country. It is built around a wealth of practical activities that give you hands-on practice to ensure your overseas study will be a success."--BOOK JACKET.
023054519X 9780230545199
Students, Foreign--English-speaking countries--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Universities and colleges--English-speaking countries
Study skills--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
LB2395 / .R46 2008
378.170281