Welcome to the Language of Study and Work.This booklet is designed to introduce you to some of the language and language skills which are important if you are planning to study or work using English.
The blog is divided into two parts.
The first part looks at some of the language skills which are necessary if you need to use English for academic study at college or university.The topics covered in this section include …
- improving your reading skills for academic study
- developing your writing skills for academic work
- the language of essay questions
- developing effective listening skills
The second part of the booklet focuses on some of the language and skills you might need if you would like to have a job which involves using English.The topics in this section include …
- writing a CV to apply for a job
- writing letters of application
- developing your interview skills
The final topic in the booklet is designed to be useful for both students and for people whose work involves using English.
- developing effective presentation skills
How to use
Each page looks at a different language skill or topic related to the theme of study or work. On each page you will find …
- a short introduction to the topic which explains why this language area is important
- an extract or extracts from a range of BBC World Service programmes related to the topic
- a reading and a language task to accompany the extract(s)
- key tips to help you improve your language and skills
- a task to help you practise what has been explained
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At the end of this booklet, you will find an ‘Answer key’ and a ‘Glossary’ of useful words and phrases for each topic. The words which are underlined in the following pages are included in the ‘Glossary’.
- Effective reading skills
- Effective writing skills 1: interpreting essay questions
- Effective listening skills
- The language of CVs
- The language of covering letters
- Developing good interview skills
- Effective presentation skills
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