Горанская М.Н. Live and Learn

Учебное пособие по развитию коммуникативных умений. — Петрозаводск: Карельский научный центр РАН, 2017. — 136 с. — ISBN: 978-5-9274-0748-4.Учебное пособие по развитию коммуникативных умений «Live and Learn» предназначено студентам, изучающим английский язык. Цель пособия – развитие умений аудирования, чтения и говорения, а также обогащение словарного запаса студентов в учебно-познавательной и социокультурной сферах общения на английском языке.Higher education in Russia and abroad.
Education (+ audio).
Educational system of the Russian Federation.
Methods of the academic system in the USA.
The Bologna process.
Top international universities (+ audio).
The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
The Karelian Branch of RANEPA.
Getting started.
Applying to university.
What is Fresher’s Week?
A day in the life of a freshman.
A glance at university life (+ audio).
Recollections of university days (+ audio).
Facilities on RANEPA campus.
Is student life that easy? (+ audio).
Homesickness vs. “itchy feet”.
Beating stress by S.T.R.E.S.S. (+ audio).
Extracurricular activities at RANEPA and at its Karelian branch.
Academic skills.
How to study (+ audio).
Healthy study habits.
Study skills vital in the USA.
How to prepare for an exam (+ audio).
Brain training (+ audio).
Boost your memory.
Procrastination (+ audio).
Ways to combat procrastination.
How S.M.A.R.T. are your goals?
The male brain, the female brain (+ audio).
Non-academic skills are keys to students’ success. But which ones?.
Academic mobility.
Students’ international programmes.
Where does your adventure start?
Students’ exchange options.
Video chat your way into college.
U.S. colleges see a big bump in international students (+ audio).
For Americans seeking affordable degrees, German schools beckon (+ audio).
Language exchange trip? Do it!
My top apps abroad.
My life in the UK (+ audio).
The dos and don’ts of travelling in Europe.
East or West, home is best.
National stereotypes (+ audio).
Feeling good about your country (+ audio).
What is next for two seniors wrapping up at a big state university? (+ audio).
Qualifications (+ audio).
Life-long learning and MOOCs.
MOOCs in the Russian education.
What is your level of English?
Lessons for life (+ audio).
Resources.