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The International Student Handbook

Author: Marilyn Lewis, Nick Moore and Hayo Reinders   Series: Macmillan Study Skills

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Aimed at providing non-native English speakers with the skills needed to study overseas at an English-speaking University, this practical handbook prepares students to live abroad, understand university culture, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

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Aimed at providing non-native English speakers with the skills needed to study overseas at an English-speaking University, this practical handbook prepares students to live abroad, understand university culture, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

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Organized around important aspects of life as an international student, this essential handbook introduces the landmark skills required for success in an overseas university.This book is based on experiences from many countries and many students. It deals with all aspects of higher education in a foreign country. It helps students with positive tips and suggestions. It covers practical, financial and social questions.Written especially for second language speakers of English, this practical handbook contains tips and suggestions to prepare students to live abroad, understand university culture and practice, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

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Critic Reviews

“'I am still unable to locate any similar texts aimed at the international student market.' - Ann Wakefield, University of Manchester, UK ”

'Written in a generic way, the authors show a keen awareness of the many difficulties faced by international students. What makes this book accessible, despite its ambitious coverage, is its clear language and presentation.' - Siew Hean Read, Language Consultant, English Language Self-Access Centre, University of Auckland

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About the Author

DR. HAYO REINDERS is Professor of Education and Head of Department at Unitec in New Zealand and Dean of the Graduate School at Anaheim University in the United States. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the journal 'Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching'. Hayo's interests are in educational technology, learner autonomy, and out-of-class learning and his most recent books are on teaching methodologies, digital games, and second language acquisition. He edits a book series on 'New Language Learning and Teaching Environments' for Palgrave Macmillan.

NICK MOORE manages the learning centre at Languages International in New Zealand where he also provides training to language teachers.

MARILYN LEWIS has recently retired as Senior Lecturer at The University of Auckland, New Zealand. She now teaches in workshops across New Zealand and South-East Asia. She is the author of How to Study Foreign Languages and co-author of Study Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Red Globe Press
Published
4th September 2008
Pages
240
ISBN
9780230545199

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