Oxford Grammar For Eap

Put theory into practice with with exercises which test your knowledge and challenge your understanding

Provides students with the functional grammar they need to succeed in their academic studies, whatever their chosen subject Reviews and consolidates the key grammatical areas needed for essay writing and presentations such as modal verbs, noun phrases, conditionals, and relative clauses Suitable for students across a wide range of disciplines, e.g. business, finance, history, natural sciences, engineering, technology Demonstrates and practises how to use strategies for academic writing and speaking such as comparing and contrasting, arguing and persuading, talking about cause and effect, and paraphrasing Detailed answer key includes model answers to extended writing tasks Quick test yourself exercises provide practice of specific grammar points Tips highlight extra information worth remembering Academic Word List glossaries help with learning high-frequency academic vocabulary used in the 'Challenge yourself' exercises Supports all levels of Oxford EAP but works effectively as a supplement to any course or for independent study

Oxford EAP Pre-Intermediate is suitable for CEFR B1.Oxford EAP develops the essential skills and academic language for learners who are preparing to study English at university level, from foundation courses to postgraduate research.With authentic content from Oxford textbooks and videos of lecture extracts, Oxford EAP is an ideal course for learners from a wide range of disciplines. Its clear structure and user-friendly approach make it an ideal resource for experienced EAP tutors as well as teachers who are starting out in the field.The course integrates the four main skills and academic language, and features authentic texts from academic and higher education books published by Oxford University Press. Oxford EAP also provides practical help in developing essential skills for academic study, such as critical thinking, effective note-taking, citation and referencing, summarising and paraphrasing, and avoiding plagiarism. Learners are encouraged to study independently, and to apply the course content to their chosen discipline.The accompanying DVD-ROM contains both video and audio content, including extracts from lectures, student presentations, and seminar discussions.Oxford EAP is accompanied by a Teacher's Handbook with extensive methodology notes, ideas for additional activities, and full answers to all tasks.Oxford Grammar for EAP is ideal for use with the Oxford EAP series.

This book aims to empower students and improve their academic performance by equipping them with essential academic literacy skills: reading and writing skills, sentence level grammar, language use, and vocabulary development. This content is enhanced with exercises which allow plenty of opportunity for practice and self-study.

This book shows how corpus analyses can enhance students’, practitioners’ and researchers’ knowledge of academic language. The book provides a reader-friendly discussion of the key concepts, practices and research applications of corpus linguistics which are relevant to the EAP community. The volume: • empowers readers to compile and analyze EAP-relevant corpora to support their practice; • draws on open-access resources, allowing readers in all contexts to engage in corpus analyses; • examines how corpus studies have advanced the description of spoken, written and computer-mediated academic discourses; • contains numerous reflective and hands-on tasks. Corpus Linguistics for English for Academic Purposes is an essential book for EAP students, practitioners and researchers who wish to develop corpus analytical skills to support their learning, teaching and research practice. It is equally important to novice corpus linguists who wish to find out how they can contribute to the ever-expanding area of EAP.

1 EAP and Study Skills: Definitions and Scope 2 Needs Analysis 3 Surveys: Students' Difficulties 4 EAP Syllabus and Course Design 5 Evaluation: Students and Courses 6 Learning Styles and Cultural Awareness 7 Methodology and Materials 8 Evaluating Materials 9 Academic Reading 10 Vocabulary Development 11 Academic Writing 12 Lectures and Note-Taking 13 Speaking for Academic Purposes 14 Reference/Research Skills 15 Examination Skills 16 Academic Discourse and Style 17 Subject-Specific Language 18 Materials Design and Production 19 Concerns and Research Appendices 1 Recommended Books and Journals 2 Educational Technology 3 Professional Associations and other Organisations 4 EAP Exams and Examining Bodies 5 ELT Publishers and Mail Order Firms (UK).

A three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses. Designed specifically for students preparing for university, this integrated skills course develops language and real academic skills essential for successful university studies across disciplines. With authentic lectures and seminars, language informed by Academic Word Lists and the Cambridge Academic Corpus, the course guarantees relevant and up-to-date English for university studies. The C1 Advanced Class Audio CD and DVD Pack combines the Class Audio CD and DVD discs in a pack. The Audio CD and the DVD include extensive listening and video material with authentic Cambridge University lectures and interviews with university students. This material is linked to the Student's Book.