English for Interacting on Campus [electronic resource] /
Wallwork, Adrian.author.
This volume covers the day-to-day activities of a non-native English speaking student carrying out research, attending lectures, socializing, and living in a foreign country.  Whether on a US campus as a foreign student, or in a non-English speaking country where classes are given in English, this book will help students build confidence in interacting with professors and fellow students.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Living in Another Country and Dealing with Cultural Differences -- 2. Relationships with Fellow Students -- 3. Communicating face-to-face with professors -- 4. Communicating with professors via email -- 5. Participating in Lectures, Tutorials, Meetings, Workshops, and Seminars -- 6. Listening and Questioning during Lectures -- 7. Successful Conversations and Discussions -- 8. Telephoning -- 9. What to say when you don't understand what someone has said -- 10. Improving Your Pronunciation -- 11. Improve your English with Audiovisual Resources -- 12. Automatic Translation: Pros and Cons -- 13. Smileys, Acronyms, Txt Messg -- 14. Useful Phrases -- 15. Mini Grammar. .
This volume covers the day-to-day activities of a non-native English speaking student carrying out research, attending lectures, socializing, and living in a foreign country.  Whether on a US campus as a foreign student, or in a non-English speaking country where classes are given in English, this book will help students build confidence in interacting with professors and fellow students.
English language.
Language and languages.
Grammar, Comparative and general.
English.
Language Education.
Popular Science in Linguistics.
Grammar.