Introduction

Coping with academic speaking

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Student perspectives

3 Advice about academic speaking

4 Speaking to learn

5 Questions for reflection or discussion

Introduction

In this learning object you will listen to students and academics talking about the kind of problems that students often face during seminars and tutorials. Note that not all of the problems are confined to non-native speakers.

As you go through the exercises, compare what you hear to your own ideas and experiences. In the 'Questions for reflection and discussion' section of this learning object, you will have an opportunity to give your personal response to what you have heard.

Learning objectives

Become more aware of the problems that students often face in academic speaking situations
Receive some advice for dealing with these problems