English language
Learning vocabulary 2: word meanings
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 23 January 2024
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- 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.
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, eg denotation and synonyms.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register register via InfoHub.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Venue information:
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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