Science Communication and ESL
See below if you are interested in learning more about Science Communications or English as a second language.
Resources outside of Columbia:
Coursera Writing in the Sciences - This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, peer review, grant writing, ethical issues in scientific publication, and writing for general audiences.
CommKits from MIT Communication Lab - Click one of the departments to make a coaching appointment or access our CommKit articles – quick guides to technical communication needs including posters, journal articles, and fellowship applications. Our CommKits are free for all to use, whether you’re at MIT or elsewhere.
The Art of Science Communication (ASBMB)- Next session in the summer- The Art of Science Communication is an online course that provides fundamental training in science communication, focusing on how to present science to a nonexpert audience in a formal setting, such as a public lecture. Using video lectures, background material, virtual mentoring and discussions, the course covers the important components of what makes for a successful presentation, including messaging, generating interest and engaging with the audience.
Alan Alda Communication Center - Registration required for their online classes.
Creating & publishing a scientific masterpiece - A 45 minute lecture from Ushma Neill for the Journal of Clinical Investigation on writing for scientific publications.
Writing in the Sciences - This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, peer review, grant writing, ethical issues in scientific publication, and writing for general audiences.
How to write an essay - An introduction to academic writing for English Language Learners, focusing on essay development, grammatical correctness, and self-editing. Length: 5 Weeks, Price: Free
How to write an essay - An introduction to academic writing for English Language Learners, focusing on essay development, grammatical correctness, and self-editing. Length: 5 Weeks, Price: Free
Activities for ESL Students - Grammar and vocabulary practice for all levels, including many bilingual quizzes for beginners. Also includes a link for teachers, with conversation questions, games, and many other ideas to put to use in the classroom
Conversational English Skills - Learn how to effectively communicate in English and improve your conversational language skills, Length: 10 Weeks, Price: Free
English Grammar and style - Learn key concepts and strategies in grammar and style to help enhance your writing and confidently respond to the demand of high levels of literacy in the 21st century. Length: 8 Weeks; Price: Free
BBC Learning English - An array of wonderful activities for practice, some relating to current events. Includes videos, quizzes, vocabulary practice, idioms, crosswords, and much more, though all with British accents.
Easy World of English - An attractive, user-friendly website including grammar, pronunciation, reading and listening practice and an interactive picture dictionary.
Many Things - This website includes matching quizzes, word games, word puzzles, proverbs, slang expressions, anagrams, a random-sentence generator and other computer-assisted language learning activities. The site also includes a special page on pronunciation, including practice with minimal pairs.