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Tips for lecturers using discussion boards

by Sample learning...

A discussion board is an asynchronous communication tool which can be used for online learning. It allows participants to carry out online conversations. Participants can respond and post messages at any time. It is a powerful tool for both distance and blended learning (a mix of distance and...

An Overview of Intercultural Theories

by Sample learning...

Theoretical grounding is the basis for effective practice. In modern business it is knowledge that wins contracts and contributes to financial success. When it comes to intercultural theories, it is important to mention the work of Geert Hofstede, Edward Hall, Charles Hampden-Turner and Fons...

How to use word 了 'le' ?

by Sample learning...

Aspect is a feature of grammar that gives information about the temporal flow of language. Chinese has a unique complement of aspects: for example, 了(-le) is usually added after a word or at the end of a sentence to indicate something happened.

Recording new vocabulary

by Sample learning...

Learning new vocabulary is a major part of learning a language. To help you review and remember new words and phrases it is important to record them (i.e. write them up and store them) in some way, for example in a vocabulary notebook or on vocabulary cards. This set of activities will show you...

Using Sources In Academic Writing

by Sample learning...

Nearly every student will have to write an essay at some point in their student life. The reason for this is that they are used to assess your learning and so are one of the keys to your success. Part of the process of writing an essay involves doing background reading and research. This activity...

Editing your work: subject and verb agreement

by Sample learning...

Good writing needs to be organised and it needs to communicate your message clearly. You should also make sure it is as accurate as you can (i.e. correct). Developing your editing skills is one way to help you do this. There are lots of grammatical areas to check and the activities here will help...

Ejercicio de comprensión auditiva: Historias y teorías de la violencia política

by Sample learning...

Las clases que recibes, son una fuente de información vital para poder escribir los ensayos o trabajos que serán evaluados, para hacer una revisión antes del examen o simplemente para ampliar tu conocimiento sobre ese campo en particular.

Graffiti de Julio Cortázar

by Sample learning...

En esta unidad leerás el cuento Graffiti de Julio Cortázar (escritor argentino 1914-1984), el cual trata del flirteo de una pareja de enamorados durante los años de la última dictadura militar en Argentina (1976-1983). Aprenderás cómo se pudo haber sentido...

Révisez vos questions

by Christine Penman

Il est important de savoir comment formuler des questions. Donc voici un peu de pratique...

Identifying and Avoiding Plagiarism

by James Peacock

Students are often surprised at just how easy it is to commit plagiarism. Carelessness in referencing and citation, which is sometimes, and misleadingly, referred to as “accidental” plagiarism, can nonetheless be treated just as seriously by higher education institutions as intentional...