This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class you will learn about different types of conversations you will have in academic settings. You will also learn some strategies for helping you understand other people's meaning and for helping you express yourself effectively. Learners will record several videos of themselves participating in assigned group discussions with their own friends and upload the videos for peer feedback. While this might seem intimidating, it will be a great opportunity for you to practice and improve your discussion skills.
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Aprox. 25 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Italiano, Portugués (de Brasil), Vietnamita, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Albanés, Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
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Introduction to Discussions
This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class you will learn about different types of conversations you will have in academic settings. You will also learn some strategies for helping you understand other people's meaning and for helping you express yourself effectively. This first module will show you the importance of effective academic conversational English. You'll see how it is different from other conversational English and why it is necessary to make you successful in college environments. Finally, you'll do a video assignment in which you record yourself in a group discussion. You'll submit this video for feedback on your discussion techniques.
7 horas para completar
7 videos (Total 25 minutos), 6 lecturas, 6 cuestionarios
6 horas para completar
Elaboration
This week, you'll learn about the importance of elaborating in a conversation and learn to avoid some common problems that occur when elaboration doesn't happen. You'll learn several ways to add examples to your discussions and how to use critical thinking to take make your discussions go deeper. Again, you will have the chance to practice having a group discussion and to submit a video of it for feedback.
6 horas para completar
4 videos (Total 21 minutos), 5 lecturas, 5 cuestionarios
6 horas para completar
Interaction
Now, you'll learn how to maintain a smooth discussion by avoiding common problems with interaction and participation. You'll also learn how to listen to other speakers' ideas and learn how to agree or disagree with others in your discussion. Once again, you will be able to practice having a group discussion, and you will record and share the video with other learners.
6 horas para completar
3 videos (Total 19 minutos), 4 lecturas, 6 cuestionarios
6 horas para completar
Synthesis
In the final week, you will learn how to synthesize the ideas in your discussions and how to come up with meaningful take-aways and action points. You'll also learn how to reflect on the important points in a discussion so that the whole thing is meaningful. You will get one more chance to demonstrate your discussion skills and get feedback by sharing a video of your discussion.
6 horas para completar
3 videos (Total 13 minutos), 5 lecturas, 6 cuestionarios
Reseñas
- 5 stars73,07 %
- 4 stars15,38 %
- 3 stars5,76 %
- 2 stars1,92 %
- 1 star3,84 %
Principales reseñas sobre ACADEMIC DISCUSSIONS IN ENGLISH
por MR5 de may. de 2021
This course is very essential for those people who are not from English speaking country.
por NQ23 de jul. de 2019
Thanks to these lessons, I know how to discuss in the proper way and prepare well for the effective conversation.
por MS5 de jun. de 2020
thanks all my lecture and coursera group it really received high academic skill and note taking
por EA15 de sep. de 2020
It's amazing for improve your skills, simply as that
Acerca de Programa especializado: Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening
This specialization covers the listening and speaking skills that non-native English-speaking students need to be successful in English-speaking colleges and universities. Native English-speaking students who would like to increase their chances of success in university courses will also benefit as well anyone interested in improving their listening comprehension skills. You will learn how to listen to class lectures and take notes more effectively. You will also improve your speaking skills for common tasks such as class discussions and presentations. In the capstone, you will create a video presentation on an academic topic.
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