Here is the home task:
1) to do the exercises from the attachment "Lesson 4"
(they are really useful for helping you avoid common mistakes frequently occurring in written works; +helpful reference material)
The contents:
1. Accuracy in Writing
1.1.Prefixes and Suffixes
1.2.Prepositions
1.3. Prepositions after Verbs
1.4. Relative Pronouns
1.5. Singular/Plural
2. Elements of Writing
2.1. Academic Style
2.2. Synonyms
2) to be ready with a presentation on the topics (find the necessary information independently)
"Academic writing"
"Paraphrasing"
+ from the previous class 3 types of essays are left
"For and against essay"
"Opinion essay"
" Solution to problem essay"
You will randomly choose a card with one of these topics.
3) You will find some tips on writing essays including modal texts in the attachment "Lesson 4. Tips for writing essays". This material is just for skimming.
The contents:
The Writing Process
1) Developing Plans from Titles
2) Evaluating a Text
3) Understanding Purpose and Register
4) Selecting Key Points
5) Paraphrasing
6)Combining Sources
7) a) Organising the Main Body
b) Introductions
c) Conclusions
8 ) Proof-Reading
9) Writing Models
a) Discursive Essay
b) Comparison Essay
English is a tough staff, but rewarding!
Watch a funny video showing how much effort it sometimes may take to learn language still not being a reason for giving up ;)
As for the additional classes, the students from BI faculty will have them on Feb, 16 or Feb 17.
And I still have to specify the date of these classes for "software engineers".
The complete schedule will be sent either tonight or tomorrow.