English language

Taking part in discussions

Key Information:

Date and time: Thu 26 October 2023
15:00 - 16:00
Location: 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
Contact: UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

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Description

Are group discussions part of your course? What are you expected to do and what type of language is required? This workshop will clarify the purpose of these discussions and help you to practise the language you need to participate effectively.

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

To feel more confident about:

recognising the purposes of a group discussion and the skills involved
applying the skills required for active participation in a group discussion
using some useful phrases for discussions.

How to attend

If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please 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

Location

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

Frenchay Campus map

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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