A new «Around the world in English» seminar by Professor Rupert Herington from the University of Leeds about improving your memory for language learning.
Around the world in English – Improving your memory for language learning
junio 16th, 2015 |Free online English course
abril 29th, 2015 | Tags: course, free, online
The British Council is offering a free online course focused on the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System). Be familiar with all the parts of the test, learn about useful tips and understand how the test is assessed.
The course, by Chris Cavey, starts on May 11 and has a duration of six weeks.
Learn more and join for free here: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-ielts
Seminar: Improving your memory for language learning
abril 13th, 2015 |Speaker
Rupert Herington
University of Leeds
When and Where
Friday, 24th April 2015, 10:30, Room 3005
Around the world in English – Will it be Great Britain any more?
mayo 8th, 2014 |Professor Rupert Herington from the University of Leeds talks about the Scottish independence referendum and the related issues with a neutral perspective.
Seminar: Imagined Communities by Alan Floyd
mayo 14th, 2013 | Tags: Alan Floyd, Imagined Communities, Seminar, University of Reading
Surprise! It’s just been announced that Alan Floyd, a Senior Lecturer from the Universidade da Coruña will be at the EUITT THIS Friday May 17th to give a lecture on Imagined Communities.
The seminar will take place in room 3005 at 16:30. To find out more you can contact us via Twitter.
Seminar: What is ‘Great’ About Great Britain? (Wed. 8 May)
abril 28th, 2013 | Tags: Around the World In English, Rupert Herington, Seminar, University of Leeds, What is Great About Great Britain
Rupert Herington, a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds, will be at the EUITT to give a talk as part of our Around the World in English series.
The conference will be held on Wednesday, 8 May at 12:30 in Room 3005.
This talk will focus on particular aspects about the country of Britain such as its regions, people, languages & dialects, historical background, the current political situation and its economy, to help you answer the question: What is great about Great Britain?
Rupert Herington is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds. He is involved in the teaching of English of Academic Purposes courses to international students at the University of Leeds as well as international marketing and student recruitment.
Around the World in English – 21st Century Strategies For Increasing Language Competency by Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco
abril 18th, 2013 | Tags: 2013, Around the World In English, Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco, SeminarAbstract
Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco gave a presentation focusing on research and practical application of language learner strategies for increasing language competency. It included specific examples regarding brain based research, language learning in the United States, the utilization of technology, cultural practices and perspectives, and the implementation of metacognitive strategies.
Speaker
Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco
Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)
When and Where
Wednesday, 27th February 2013, 12:30, Room 3005
And back to multiple choice! Large scale testing of proficiency in English: an experience.
abril 18th, 2013 | Tags: 2012, I. Pablo Lerchundi, Irina Argüelles Álvarez, Multiple Choice, Odisea Revista de Estudios Ingleses, PaperArgüelles Álvarez, I. and I. Pablo Lerchundi (2012)…And back to multiple choice! Large scale testing of proficiency in English: an experience. Odisea Revista de Estudios Ingleses, 13, 9-18.
You can read the paper here.
English Through Films: 1984
abril 8th, 2013 | Tags: 1984, 2013, English Through Films
When
Wednesday, 10 March at 12.30 in Room 3005
Abstract
Nineteen Eighty-Four, also known as 1984, is a 1984 British dystopian film written and directed by Michael Radford, based upon George Orwell‘s novel of the same name. The film follows the life of Winston Smith in Oceania, a country run by a totalitarian government.
Activities
Pre-watching: Vocabulary
Post-watching: Memorable quotes
Trailer
English Through Films: To Be Or Not To Be
marzo 18th, 2013 | Tags: 2012, English Through Films, To Be Or Not To Be
When
Wednesday, 20 March at 12.30 in Room 3005
Abstract
To Be or Not to Be is a 1942 American comedy directed by Ernst Lubitsch, about a troupe of actors in Nazi-occupied Warsaw who use their abilities at disguise and acting to fool the occupying troops.
Activities
Pre-watching: Vocabulary
Post-watching: Memorable quotes