English language

Learning vocabulary 2: word meanings

Key Information:

Date and time: Fri 06 October 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Location: Online: Microsoft Teams
Contact: UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

English language study support

See all events

Past

This event has now passed.

This relates to:

Online Study skills Current students International

Description

Would your studies be easier if you knew more vocabulary? This workshop will outline what you need to know about vocabulary. The main focus of the workshop will be on vocabulary meaning: denotation, connotation, synonyms and antonyms.

This workshop is a part of the Communication Skills for International Students programme. It is designed for international students and students who use English as an additional language.

This workshop will take place online in Microsoft Teams - guidance on using Microsoft Teams is available. The workshop will have interactive elements and we recommend that if possible you use a laptop or PC. You may wish to use an additional mobile device or another tab in your browser for the interactive elements. You can access session materials beforehand from the Study Skills site.

Workshop objectives

By the end of the session, you will:

be aware of what you need to learn to truly know a word
have practised some parts of knowing the meaning of a word, eg denotation and synonyms.

How to attend

If you are interested in attending this online event, please register register via InfoHub.

The room will be open from 10 minutes before the session start time.

The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.

Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

Accessibility

Most of our online events take place on Microsoft Teams. Follow this handy guide on accessibility tools within Microsoft Teams.

For further details on accessibility at UWE Bristol Library, check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.

Follow the Library

Instagram
X

Related events

Student working on a laptop in a study space at Frenchay Campus

Events

Tue 07 January 2025, 13:00

How to get started with critical writing

Online

This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.

Student working in a study lounge on a laptop

Events

Wed 08 January 2025, 10:00

Writing academic English: being cautious

Online

This workshop will help you to write better academic English by exploring the reasons for using caution ('hedging') in your writing, a key feature of academic writing.

Events

Fri 10 January 2025, 09:00

How to reference and avoid plagiarism

Online

This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.

Student working on laptop in Glenside Library

Events

Fri 10 January 2025, 11:00

Introduction to generative AI at UWE Bristol

Online

First in the series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used to enhance your studies and limitations.

Architecture and Product Design software

Events

Mon 13 January 2025, 11:00

Using generative AI for media creation

Online

Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How to use generative AI for media creation.

Student working at a desktop computer in a study space.

Events

Mon 13 January 2025, 15:00

How to plan and structure your writing

4D24, Frenchay Campus Library

This workshop looks at what written assignments are asking you to do, and how to go about planning and structuring an assignment.

Events

Thu 16 January 2025, 10:00

How to manage your time

Online

We all know that time management is important to prioritise tasks, manage multiple deadlines and get everything done. This workshop will offer tips on identifying your priorities and being productive.