Matt Morton, British Council International Student of the Year2009, talks about getting a PhD in the UK from an American perspective.
Click on each video and answer the following comprehension questions:
VIDEO 1
1. Write 3 reasons why Matt chose to study in the UK.
VIDEO 2
2. He mentions the differences between US and UK PhD programs. Write 2 differences.
VIDEO 3
3. How is he funding his studies?
VIDEO 4
4. How is community life as a UK student?
I'll post the keys on Monday, next week.
I'll post the keys on Monday, next week.
Regards,
ELena
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Hi, this is Elena, please post your comments in the entry.
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hi Elena,
1-He wanted to build a well class education.UH,has amazing institutions with an important intellectual legacy and it was a tottally new enviroment.
2-Te programme is shorter and more flexible.
3-With scholarships and serving meals at the pub.
4-He got involved with a community.
Thanks for posting your answers, well done! They are correct.
For further detail though, check the keys I'll post tomorrow.
C u in class,
Elena
Hi Elena,I´m MªCarmen García Martos
1- He wanted to build a well class education.
- Uk institutions are amazing and has an important historical legacy.
2 - The programe is short, intense and flexible.
- The relathionships between teachers and pupils are good and fluently.
- There are many buildings.
3 - Working by night in pubs, for example.
4 - People usually are closed, and the comunication is difficult, but he never mind because he is very busy with his studies.
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