Courses & Resources
Here are some shortcuts and tasks for texts in the section on pp. 341-381 in your textbook.
Video: 5 ways to listen better
In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, "We are losing our listening."
How to write an essay
Modelling of how to write an essay, by May O. Horverak from the University of Agder.
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Video presentation
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Articles and Resources
- Shortcut: Becoming a Strategic Reader
- Shortcut: Becoming a Strategic Listener
- Shortcut: Reading Literature
- Shortcut: Reading Poetry
- Shortcut - Talking Course 1: The Art of Small Talk
- Shortcut - Talking Course 2: Oral Presentations
- Shortcut - Talking Course 3: Speaking on the Phone
- Shortcut - Talking Course 4: Discussion and Debate
- Shortcut - Writing Course 1: Informal and Formal English
- Shortcut - Writing Course 2: Planning Your Text
- Shortcut - Writing Course 3: Writing Clear, Logical Texts
- Shortcut - Writing Course 4: The Flow of Good Writing
- Shortcut - Writing Course 5: Using Sources
- Reading for pleasure
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Skimming and scanning
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Types of text
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Types of listening
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Listening for specifics
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