What is meant by learning each others culture?

Understanding differences in communicating/social exchanges

How should we organise tandem exchanges?

Develop a planned regular schedule

During a Tandem exchange.....?

Create an equal exchange, allowing each partner to practice

Are external exams (IELTS etc.) valid for accreditation easier or more difficult than the internal exam?

neither easire nor more difficult just different

Is the language you use in class the same as the language you use outside class?

No, you must be aware of the difference in use in different settings

What is the best way to improve your language skills?

continuous communication with a peer

To get the highest possible mark in your degree

The formality or appropriateness of language

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What is important for learning languages at Bocconi univeristy

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What is meant by learning each others culture?
understanding about local religion/society
going to the theatre and listening to local music
Understanding differences in communicating/social exchanges
getting used to local food and drink
2
If you have problems with Tandem---
Talk to friends from your own country
Tell your partner how they should act and what you want
Keep it to yourself
Contact the language centre
3
How should we organise tandem exchanges?
meet in the bar after lessons
talk all the time in the target language
chat to each other using instagram, twitter, facebook
Develop a planned regular schedule
4
During a Tandem exchange.....?
Create an equal exchange, allowing each partner to practice
Let the dominant (better) speaker do all the talking
Don't correct any mistakes to create confidence
Constantly correct any mistakes that anyone makes
5
Are external exams (IELTS etc.) valid for accreditation easier or more difficult than the internal exam?
neither easire nor more difficult just different
exactly the same
easier
more difficult
6
What is discourse?
The argument of a text
How you organise what you say
How you make a dialogue
The narrative of a text
7
Is the language you use in class the same as the language you use outside class?
No, you must be aware of the difference in use in different settings
Yes, as fluency is the most important aspect
No, but your professors, class mates will not notice any differences
This is not important as the content of what you say is essential.
8
What is the best way to improve your language skills?
chatting with friends
watching films & TV in the language
continuous communication with a peer
going to language classes
9
Why are you here?
To improve your language
To widen your mind
To make friends and influence people
To get the highest possible mark in your degree
10
Where can I find past language exams?
From my teacher
In the language laboratory
On the internet
From students who have already sat the exam
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What language area is the most important for academic exchange?
pronounciation
writing skills
knowledge of grammar
reading skills
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What is register?
A list of students in a class
The formality or appropriateness of language
Signing up for an exam
Directing a film or conversation

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