Engineering Language Unit course timetable
November 2018
| Mon 19 |
English: Writing for Engineers
In progress
Writing for Engineers (New PhD and MRES students): Workshop focus on expectatins, structure, audience an dcommon errors, plus personalised help in the form of individual supervisions at the end of the course. An assessed piece of work will provide the basis for your own future writing.
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| Tue 20 |
English: Writing for Engineers (PhD)
In progress
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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English: Writing for Engineers (Postdoc)
In progress
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing.
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| Wed 21 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Thu 22 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers from the Department of Engineering. It will cover a variety of spoken English, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office and the student house.
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| Mon 26 |
English: Writing for Engineers
In progress
Writing for Engineers (New PhD and MRES students): Workshop focus on expectatins, structure, audience an dcommon errors, plus personalised help in the form of individual supervisions at the end of the course. An assessed piece of work will provide the basis for your own future writing.
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| Tue 27 |
English: Writing for Engineers (PhD)
In progress
Writing for Engineers (new students): Workshop focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement through individual supervisions at the end of the course.
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English: Writing for Engineers (Postdoc)
In progress
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing.
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| Wed 28 |
Workshop to revise and improve understanding of the definite and indefinite articles in English.
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January 2019
| Tue 15 |
English: Grammar for Speaking & Writing: Trouble-shooting common errors with tenses and modal verbs (intermediate)
Not bookable
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| Wed 16 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 17 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Fri 18 |
Research has identified that the ability to verbally express ideas clearly and the capacity to work confidently in a group are the two key skills for employability. This series of workshops focuses on aspects of these skills most pertinent to Engineers at Cambridge.
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| Mon 21 |
English: Writing for Engineers (Research students)
Not bookable
This writing course supports research students in Engineering. The focus is on aspects of writing that help to meet Cambridge standards and reviewer expectations: structure, logical flow, the effective development of ideas, accuracy and critical analysis. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas in writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement
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English: Writing for Engineers (Postdocs)
Not bookable
This writing course supports postdocs in Engineering. The focus is on aspects of writing that help to meet Cambridge standards and reviewer expectations: structure, logical flow, the effective development of ideas, accuracy and critical analysis. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas in writing up papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement
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| Tue 22 |
Research has identified that the ability to verbally express ideas clearly and the capacity to work confidently in a group are the two key skills for employability. This series of workshops focuses on aspects of these skills most pertinent to Engineers at Cambridge.
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Research has identified that the ability to verbally express ideas clearly and the capacity to work confidently in a group are the two key skills for employability. This series of workshops focuses on aspects of these skills most pertinent to Engineers at Cambridge.
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| Wed 23 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Thu 24 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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| Mon 28 |
English: Writing for Engineers (Research students)
Not bookable
This writing course supports research students in Engineering. The focus is on aspects of writing that help to meet Cambridge standards and reviewer expectations: structure, logical flow, the effective development of ideas, accuracy and critical analysis. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas in writing up dissertations and publishing papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement
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Learn from a CUP guest speaker how to use an effective online tool to improve and enrich your use of English words and expressions in scientific writing. |
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English: Writing for Engineers (Postdocs)
Not bookable
This writing course supports postdocs in Engineering. The focus is on aspects of writing that help to meet Cambridge standards and reviewer expectations: structure, logical flow, the effective development of ideas, accuracy and critical analysis. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas in writing up papers, plus an assessment of your personal areas for improvement
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| Tue 29 |
English: Successfully pitching your work in English: elevator pitches, pecha kucha, proposals etc.
Not bookable
Research has identified that the ability to verbally express ideas clearly and the capacity to work confidently in a group are the two key skills for employability. This series of workshops focuses on aspects of these skills most pertinent to Engineers at Cambridge.
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This workshop will cover best practice in presenting scientific results in English (charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, trends, etc.).
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| Wed 30 |
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
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