The Language Centre
Summer Pre-sessional English Language Programme Programme Handbook 2017
UOB THE LANGUAGE CENTRE UG/PG PROGRAMME HANDBOOK Contents
Welcome 1 Health Centre Information 16 The Language Centre 2 Supermarket Guide 17 Communication 4 How to open a Bank Account in the UK 18 Support 5 Religion and Belief 19 Programme Information 7 Safety Tips While Travelling in Bradford 20 Important Dates 9 Places to Visit around the University 22 Developing Good Academic Practice 10 Registering with the Police 24 Independent Study and Practice 12 British Laws and Driving Regulations 26 How You Can Make a Difference 14 Police Registration Form 27
CONTENTS City Campus Map 29
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UOB THE LANGUAGE CENTRE UG/PG PROGRAMME HANDBOOK Summer Pre-sessional English Language Programme, 2017 Welcome
General guidance and information on the University experience for all students can be found in the Student Handbook, which is available online via www.bradford.ac.uk/new-students/ WELCOME Welcome to the Summer Pre-sessional English Language Programme For more information The Language Centre, University of Bradford about The Language Centre, please visit We have an exciting and challenging course for you. You will be working with a varied selection of materials designed to improve your academic English ability and your study skills. In addition to this, you can look forward to guest lectures, trips to places of interest, fun out-of-class activities, and English films at the Students’ Union. We www.bradford.ac.uk/ expect you to work hard, but you’ll have the opportunity to play hard too. study/languages Use your time on the course to get to know not only the University, but also the surrounding area. Make contact with other students and native speakers. Find out what the University offers to all its students, and the contribution that you can make to life on campus. My name is Ruth Vaqari and I am responsible for the smooth running of the course. Our aim is that yo