How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic tutorials

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Jeannette Littlemore, Fiona MacArthur, Alan Cienki and Joseph Holloway

In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of international students studying at British universities.  This paper reports on a study of oral interactions between lecturers and international students studying at a British university and a Spanish one.

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Programme 7: Using English in the classroom

 

In a recent programme we heard about ways that teachers can develop their English skills and their confidence. This is important because teachers often don’t like to speak English in class.

 

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