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What level of English is needed for Uni, is band 4 in Standard English, proficient, or not
 

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with some of the english levels of current students.. in subjects of heavy reading, writing and presenting.... im sure you would be fine basic engrash


man.. you create a lot of threads
 

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with some of the english levels of current students.. in subjects of heavy reading, writing and presenting.... im sure you would be fine basic engrash


man.. you create a lot of threads
Yeah, i have a lot of questions and things to say and discuss. You have to do so much reading at uni, it sucks
 

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Any two units of english - esl, standard and advanced. Uni does not require you to have a certain band of english. Your english will only improve throughout uni cause of all the reading.
 

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Yeah, i have a lot of questions and things to say and discuss. You have to do so much reading at uni, it sucks
think about all those international students with a lot poorer english skills. what happens to them? :uhhuh:
 

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think about all those international students with a lot poorer english skills. what happens to them? :uhhuh:
They might have good writing skills, and be language minded capable of writing heaps
 

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the recommended level of english I suppose really depends on your chosen degree, some degrees may suggest advanced english, though this is not necessarily required. As a general rule, as cape says, any 2 units of english is fine...and you will improve the english skills you need as you get more practice, and come to know what uni expects of you.
 

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You will find that uni is basically only theory - hence why you read a hell of a lot.

Also, you will learn to critically analyse journals and readings etc, for assignments. And anyone can do this, even international students ... thats why a dictionary was invented :rolleyes:
 
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You will find that uni is basically only theory - hence why you read a hell of a lot.

Also, you will learn to critically analyse journals and readings etc, for assignments. And anyone can do this, even international students ... thats why a dictionary was invented :rolleyes:
lol i agree except for the last sentence..... u obviously havent read some of the law/med/maths books...u cant exactly just look up a dictionary and get what it means
 

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No, I don't do law, med or maths. But they all have specific dictionary relating to their field. But meh, as long as you can read and structure essays and reports, your pretty much fine.
 

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how the hell do you critically analyse?
i hate british/american texts...the words are all different.
i cant even answer the question for my h/w, i cant do anything.
 

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I dunno ... but your right about the america stuff. I had it how words have z in them, like industrization ... I can't stand it.

Wait, that academic writing workshop booklet should have how you critically analyse in it.
 

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my problem right now is i cant answer a question.
these questions, what the do they mean?
like 'what are the considerations for global marketing'
then there is ' what are the considerations for developing a global brand?
i reckon they are sort of similar, and considerations...what does that mean i should do? the factors?
so frustrating.
thanks for letting me get this out.
 

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I really wish I could help you, but I have no idea :confused: Have you tried google ... i have done 3/4 of my geology prac through google today :uhhuh:

and i'm still on the stupid prac ... argh! Its boring and the questions are so stupid :mad:
 

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i thought i could at least transition into 2nd year since my first year was ok....so much reading and un-australian unfamiliar words. bah ill just turn up and say my dog ate it and show him the remains of what was my half assed answering of the question.
 

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My introductory to earth sciences subject is so much harder than any of the other 200 subjects that i'm doing - earth sciences is only level 100 ... argh! I'm so screwed :mad: i don't understand a single word ... no matter how many times I read the textbooks. Stupid minerals :(
 

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im blaming half towards tv becoz i was watching davis cup/gp and half to my blank mind...unfortuantely the internet isnt a real helper for ym subject.
and i have more readings....6 readings to get through and after them more for next week.
this is really enjoyable...im eating my owrds when i said i liked starting uni again.
 

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I blame the tv as well ... was watching the gp all day - not good. And sitting on here isn't helping much either. maybe in a few weeks I might have learnt my lesson again, but I'm just not in the study mood this year. I just wanna watch tv.
 

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yeah me too...too many good programs on. and i wasted my saturday coz of star wars..i mean i cant deny that. as much as i promise myself that i will change, i wont until its near finals.
 

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I have spent 20 hours during the past 3 days watching the gp ... and ofcourse I had to watch star wars and I needed to sleep after a tiring week at uni. Now I kinda wished that I did the work on tuesday afternoon. Plus, I'm eating too many chupa chups :p
 

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