Listening N3–N2 · Lesson 25

University talks and seminars: what you must prepare

締しめ切きりに遅おくれると、今学期こんがっきは登録とうろくできないということになります。

Teachers give reasons first, then conclude with 「〜わけです」「〜ということになります」. Catch rules and exceptions, and what to prepare and do first.

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In this lesson

  1. 01What you listen for: task-based comprehension at briefings and seminars
  2. 02How speech sounds: at the lectern and in the lab
  3. 03Listen through once: the graduation thesis topic form
  4. 04Scene tips: words you often hear at university

Practice

  • Task-based comprehension: what students prepare, and what they do first
  • Key-point and summary comprehension: what the teacher is saying
  • Quick response: a line between teacher and student
  • What does the speaker mean?
  • Match the university words with their meanings
  • Choose the natural expression

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