Passport To Academic Presentations Course Book+cd

Description: Passport to Academic Presentations Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of Higher Education; developing abilities in this area can be crucial for students' academic success. Passport to Academic Presentations aims to demystify the entire oral presentation process by examining each of the different stages in turn. No prior knowledge is assumed, and students are gradually introduced to a set of core language and skills, allowing them to tackle oral presentations in an academic context with increased confidence and fluency. A key feature of the course is its focus on transferability; students are encouraged to apply the material to their own specific subject areas throughout. Each unit also contains advice on pronunciation and tips for improving oral presentation delivery. The course comes with a CD, and a DVD showing the same presentations can be purchased separately. Key Features * Audio CDs for further self-study and listening practice * Tips for successful presentations * Step-by-step coverage of the oral presentation process * Focus on key language and pronunciation areas * DVD includes extended learning through filmed presentations

Review: "This is a hands-on, pragmatic book that should greatly boost students' confidence when giving presentations." Paul Sofer, University of Sussex "There are very few materials for teachers showing academic presentations, so the DVD accompanying this book will be welcomed by many EAP teachers. Presentations cover topics such as the IELTS exam, the Loch Ness Monster, and global warming. The book claims the skills here are 'transferable' to other student contexts. As such, it works very well: the six units cover sound but predictable ground, such as openings, dealing with questions and using visual aids. Appropriate attention is paid to phonology, but there is a lack of input on referencing sources. This slim book (68 pages) should work as a springboard for students to deliver their own presentations." Pete Sharma for the EL Gazette, Issue 351, April 2009

Author Biography: Douglas Bell is the author of Passport to Academic Presentations and is currently employed as the Head of CELE (Centre for English Language Education) and Director of Year 1 programmes at the University of Nottingham-Ningbo, China. He has been actively involved in various aspects of both English language and modern foreign language teaching since the late 1980s and in addition to the UK and China, has worked extensively in Austria, Japan and Turkey. He has also carried out ELT consultancy work in the United States. Doug has research and materials writing interests in the teaching of English for specific purposes (particularly English for academic purposes) and in the effect of cross-cultural differences on international business communication. Along with an undergraduate degree in German and Italian and an advanced postgraduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, he holds postgraduate diploma qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Teaching English for Specific Purposes and Teacher Training. He also has a Masters degree in Teaching English for International Business.