Presenting Your Research in English (107)

27 August and 10 September 2024

Ann Humphry-Baker

This 2-day workshop will help participants to improve their spoken communication in English in a variety of situations, both formal and informal, such as discussions, question and answer sessions and presentations. We will concentrate on the language used to give opinions, ask and answer questions effectively and to structure a presentation.

The first day will be devoted to interactive exercises, confidence building, and some theory, while on the second day participants will give a presentation on their research topic, integrating the skills they have learnt. There will be peer and teacher feedback on presentation skills, as well as on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Participants will prepare a 10-minute presentation to be given on day 2.

Learning Outcomes:

The doctoral candidates will have developed their academic speaking skills and be able to participate more effectively in group seminars, deliver a scientific presentation and answer questions on their research.

Intended Audience:
Participants from all disciplines and at any stage of their doctorate are welcome. The workshop is aimed at participants with little experience of presenting their research in English.

Language level: Council of Europe levels B1 to B2.

University of Neuchâtel

Dates: Tuesdays 27th August and 10th September 2024

Schedule: 9:15 am to 4:15 pm

Location: University of Neuchâtel

Trainer:

Ann Humphry-Baker has been teaching English for the last 40 years and specialises in English for Academic Purposes. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and holds an Honours Degree in English and French from the University of Southampton and a Master's in Education from the University of Manchester. She taught at the Centre de Langues at the University of Lausanne and the HEIG-VD in Yverdon-les-Bains, is now retired and is continuing to give workshops in a variety of settings.

Participants are eligible for reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train between the city of their university and the location of the workshop (half-fare card, 2nd class).

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