What does it mean?
When you are studying at university you will hear and read lots of new words that you might not understand. Learning the meaning of new words in English can be …
Course: English for Academic Study
What’s in a dictionary?
Now we know which type of dictionary we need to use, let’s look at some examples in more detail. Look at the following definition of the word ‘independent’ from a …
Why are dictionaries important?
You can use a dictionary to look up the meaning of any words that you don’t understand. However, there are lots of different types of dictionaries, so which one should …
Preparing for success
Are you ready to hear what makes a successful student? In the next step, you’ll watch a video about successful students at Coventry University, which may include many words or …
Getting to know you
One of the easiest ways to be successful at university in the UK is by getting to know your classmates and using them as a resource for your learning. When …