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Access UK project using video with learners developing content learners’ evaluation delivering content Where next? 2

Life outside the classroom For international students travelling to study in the UK … their success depends not just on what happens at university but also in the broader university or local community; they travel to study not just for an academic qualification but also for the language and cultural experience… They need to feel a ‘sense of belonging’ in their new environment and access to good support services and networks to ensure their academic success and positive experiences during their study. HEA ( nd) International Student Lifecycle Resources Bank, 3

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5 Using sound and vision culture with a small “c” – “Here is not home!” body language / facial expression unfolding action and relationships physical evidence “Authentic” language / model phrases Role Play

6 Self-access straightforward to deliver video online or over network International Students’ Guide to British Culture can be combined with interactive exercises e.g. Author Plus, Blackboard Prepare for Success Can independent learners be active viewers?

7 Talking points: EAP vs. “English outside the classroom” self-access vs. class use “authentic” vs. graded language scenes vs. “talking heads”

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Learner comments: “It was a good idea to use non-English students as actors / actresses, which gives people awareness of English varieties. However, it could be better to include English students (at least one) as main actors / actresses in all scenes. Or make some scenes with all English students.” “If you provide script, it will be more helpful to review the video footage.” 13

Independent learning: VLE for current students (CELT) 100 users Departmental transition site (Education) 200 users International recruitment (at acceptance of offer) Up to 8,000 users 14

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Working with a publisher Design Technical hosting Distribution 16

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Talking points: Sell or share? Disc or online? Big or small screen? 18

Where now? The big ‘C’ and the small ‘c.’ 19

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Over to you 21