Preparing for a UK University. Listening Comprehension
This is a listening comprehension exercise about English learners who are preparing to attend a UK university. This exercise should take about 15 minutes. It is part of a series of resources for English learners who are preparing to study in the UK and is included in our Free Upper-Intermediate English Course.
In this interview, we speak with Martin Jenkins, an expert in the field of preparing English learners for life in UK academia. Martin served as deputy director of English at Bristol University and now works as a private tutor. If you are interested in booking a private session with Martin for tuition or consultation, you can contact him at his linkedin page or by sending a message to info@onlearn.es . Thanks to Martin for taking the time to provide some valuable insights for our students.
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If you are interested in preparing to take an entry test or for academic life in the UK, check out our exam preparation materials. If you want to contact Martin for an introductory session, contact him on Linkedin or send a message asking for information to info@onlearn.es .
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
Listen as Martin answers the question “Could you please tell us a little about yourself?” then answer the questions below.
What position did Martin hold at the University of Bristol?
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
What kind of program were these students doing to prepare for university?
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
Listen to Martin answer the question “What advice would you give to students who want to study in the UK?” and answer the questions below.
What is the most important thing to remember about a university course, according to Martin?
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
What does Martin advise students to do before starting their course?
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Listen to Martin talk about the types of mistakes that students from abroad have problems with and answer the questions below.
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6. Question
What is more important than worrying too much about individual mistakes?
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
Listen as Martin describes some difficulties that some students from different countries have with English, then answer the question below.
What does Martin provide as an example of something that causes problems for English learners who are speakers of Chinese or French?
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
What is mentioned as a common problem for Spanish and French students?
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
Martin describes his perspective on grammatical accuracy. Listen and then answer the questions below.
Why are errors less important in spoken English?
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
What examples does Martin give of contexts where mistakes need to be overcome?CorrectIncorrect -
Question 11 of 15
11. Question
Martin provides an example of the importance of paying attention to culture and not just grammar. Listen and answer the question below.
Why was saying “What do you want?” a problem?
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Listen to Martin talking about the challenges that foreign students can face on campus then answer the questions below.
What should students avoid doing when feeling nervous or uncomfortable?
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
What is a good way to meet students from other countries? (Select TWO answers)
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Listen to Martin talking about various tests that students take to gain entry to UK universities, then answer the questions below.
Which English language test does Martin say is the most common?
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Question 15 of 15
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.What should you do to determine which English language test to take?CorrectIncorrect