English language

Learning vocabulary 2: meaning

Key Information:

Date and time: Wed 12 October 2022
11:00 - 12:00
Location: Room 4D24, Library, Frenchay Campus, Further info
Contact: UWE Bristol Library askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

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Description

Would your studies be easier if you knew more vocabulary? This workshop will outline what you need to know about vocabulary. The main focus of the workshop will be on vocabulary meaning: denotation, connotation, synonyms and antonyms. Practice will include a game-like activity.

This workshop is a part of the Communication Skills for International Students programme. It is designed for international students and students who use English as an additional language.

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Workshop objectives

By the end of the session, you will:

be aware of what you need to learn to truly know a word
have practised some parts of knowing the meaning of a word, e.g. denotation and synonyms.

How to attend

If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.

If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please do contact UWE Bristol Library.

Location

Room 4D24, Library
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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