Task (Transferable Academic Skills) Teacher'S Book (B1+)

Intermediate to native speaker

CEF Level: B1+ IELTS Level: 4.0+

The Transferable Academic Skills Kit (TASK) is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students’ success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines.

A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts, both inside and outside the academic world. Each module also has web work and extension activities that offer additional information and practice relating to the skills covered in that module.

TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs, building the skills required by home and international students at all levels.

The series has been created by members of the International Foundation Programme, provided by the International Study and Language Institute (ISLI) at the University of Reading.

Contents :

1.Key Foundation Skills (ISBN 978–1–85964–915–2)
Here the students have to think about themselves and their strengths and weaknesses. The importance of organisational skills and time management is stressed.

2.Academic Culture (ISBN 978–1–85964–916–9)
The students examine their expectations of the institution and its academic staff as well as the expectations placed on them as students as an understanding of these can avoid miscommunication.

3.Seminars and Tutorials (ISBN 978–1–85964–917–6)
An introduction to the method of teaching in British Universities. They familiarise themselves with the key features of seminars and tutorials.

4.Team-working (ISBN 978–1–85964–918–3)
In British institutions the ability to work in teams is essential. This Unit explores the benefits of collaborative study.

5.Problem-solving (978–1–85964–919–0)
The strategies required in problem solving are dealt with, as are the importance of objectivity and creativity.

6.Critical Thinking (978–1–85964–920–6)
This unit introduces the basis of critical thinking and the recognition of what is sound unbiased argumentation.

7.Introduction to IT Skills (ISBN 978–1–85964–921–3)
Basic IT skills are essential in academic life and this Unit provides an introduction to the aspects that the student will require.

8.Essay Writing (ISBN 978–1–85964–922–0)
This is an indispensable Unit for students required to write essays and it teaches the importance of presenting arguments in a logical sequence and in the correct register.

9.Scientific Writing (ISBN 978–1–85964–923–7)
This deals with the style of report writing for students studying scientific subjects is.

10.Research and Referencing (ISBN 978–1–85964–924–4)
Students are helped to understand the importance of research in strengthening their essays and are also made aware of plagiarism and the importance of a bibliography.

11.Presentations (ISBN 978–1–85964–925–1)
Here the basic skills required in the making of a presentation are taught.


12.Examination Technique (ISBN 978–1–85964–926–8)
The final Unit deals with the techniques of taking examinations in a British institution.