This course will help non-native English speakers improve their listening and note-taking skills for the purpose of listening to academic lectures. You will learn techniques for improving your understanding and skills for taking more effective notes, and you will get lots of practice in using these. If you're planning to attend college classes in English, then this class is for you.
Academic Listening and Note-Taking
Academic Listening and Note-Taking
This course is part of Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening Specialization
Instructors: Tamy Chapman
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This course is part of the Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening Specialization
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AL
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2020
Good course for learning skills in listening and attitude´s speaker and tone. I was expecting to speak but this course wasn t for. Good job team
YA
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2020
It's very fun to learn and so effective.By taking this course,I make my good use of time.I'll join other courses and keep learning.
WP
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2018
This course is both useful and interesting. Thanks to some given tasks of following TED lectures, I heard different opinions from all aspects and improved my note-taking skills.
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