English language

Learning vocabulary 3: words in context

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Date and time: Tue 28 March 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Location: 4D24, Level 4, Frenchay Campus Library, 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 making you aware of collocations – words that are commonly used together. 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.

You can access session materials beforehand from the Study Skills Blackboard course.

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 an important part of vocabulary distribution – collocation.

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 1QY
UK

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