Study, just like life, places many demands on your time. This podcast, part of the Study Skills series, looks at how to manage your time by identifying targets, prioritising, breaking down tasks and creating a calendar or timetable.
Compare and contrast is a common form of academic writing. This podcast gives information on what a compare and contrast essay is, how to structure this type of essay, how to use compare and contrast structure words, and how to make sure you use appropriate criteria for comparison/contrast. It is part of the Essay Types for Academic Writing series.
Stress is a major problem in modern life. The pressure of studying at university, a long way from home, means that university students are particularly prone to suffering from stress. This podcast, part of the Study Skills series, explains what stress is, lists some common signs of stress and gives 10 ways to deal with stress. It concludes with ways of dealing specifically with exam stress.
Suffixes, along with prefixes and word roots, are a useful way to build vocabulary. This podcast explains what suffixes are and gives examples of some common suffixes. Check out the website for more examples plus some exercises.
Word roots, along with prefixes and suffixes, are a useful way to build vocabulary. This podcast explains what word roots are and gives examples of some common word roots. Check out the website for more examples plus some exercises.
This episode of the EAP Foundation podcast introduces prefixes as a tool for vocabulary building. It explains what prefixes are, their origins (Latin, Greek, Anglo-Saxon), and how they modify word meanings. The podcast provides examples of common prefixes categorized by meaning, such as negative, number, position, quantity, and relationship prefixes.
This episode introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots as a systematic approach to building English vocabulary. It explains what these terms mean and provides reasons for studying them, emphasizing improved vocabulary comprehension and guessing unknown word meanings. The podcast also notes the benefits for speakers of Romance languages.
