The skills of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing are largely expected in the academic environment of the North American culture. Often, the international student does not know how to explain in their own words what an expert has already stated.
Professional Development Videos
- Teaching English for Academic Purposes
The number of language learners studying English in order to gain entry into an English higher education institution is continually increasing. English for Academic Purposes is a specialized area of English language instruction in which the focus is on providing students not just with the language in order to be successful in post-secondary education, but also with the academic skills for that success. The videos in this section focus on activities and techniques to use when teaching those academic skills.