English language
Learning vocabulary 2: word meanings
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 15 February 2023
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- 4D24, Level 4, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
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.
The session materials are available on the Study Skills Blackboard course.
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.
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 contact UWE Bristol library.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
4D24, Level 4
Frenchay Campus Library
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1DD
UK
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