Hi Michelle and all
Briefly, I'm a big fan of Peter Wilson's excellent AWE site
http://slb-ltsu.hull.ac.uk/awe/index.php?title=Main_Page
I've directed various students there and always had good feedback ...
Happy weekends
John
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From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michelle Reid
Sent: 05 June 2009 15:55
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Subject: Resources for academic English for home students
Hi All,
Here at Reading we are seeing a small, but increasing, number of home students who have English as a second language, and home students who lack confidence in academic English as they were never formally taught grammar at school.
We were wondering what kinds of online resources for academic English you use with your home students?
For example, we direct our students to the Academic Phrasebank www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk (good at extending academic vocab and modelling academic writing).
and also we suggest the Internet Grammar of English www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar (which, although very comprehensive, many students find too technical and detailed).
Does anyone know of any other good resources on academic English out there? - We would really appreciate your recommendations.
Best wishes
Michelle
Dr Michelle Reid, University Study Adviser and LearnHigher Research Officer
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