E: Resources for Multilingual Writers and ESL
E
Resources for Multilingual Writers and ESL
E
Resources for Multilingual Writers and ESL
E1
Understanding college expectations
a
Reading the syllabus
b
Understanding classroom expectations
c
Participating actively
d
Attending classes regularly
e
Getting extra help
E2
Strategies for improving your academic English
a
Engaging in intensive and extensive language activities
b
Reading while listening
c
Using an English-English dictionary or a thesaurus
d
Becoming familiar with the Academic Word List
e
Learning prefixes and suffixes
f
Keeping a vocabulary notebook
g
Keeping an editing log
h
Targeting specific areas for improvement
E3
Academic writing and cultural expectations
a
Asserting your claim before providing evidence
b
Taking a stand on an issue
c
Including details that support the main idea
d
Recognizing intellectual property and avoiding plagiarism
e
Sample student essay
E4
Practice exercises
a
Intensive grammar exercises
b
Topics for writing practice