Global Utilities

La Trobe University
University Preparation

Ali speaks

Ali - Student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Listen to Ali's talk and see if you can answer the questions below:

 

  • What differences did you notice about university in Australia?
  • What difficulties did you face when you started at university?
  • Advice for students.

 

Some comprehension questions

What does Ali say about tutorials and lectures? (Tick the TWO correct responses):
Choice 1 The tutorial was ‘a new idea’ to Ali, so he asked many students to explain its purpose.
 Choice 2 It is important to say something in tutorials, otherwise the other students will think you don’t know anything.
 Choice 3 Tutorials are a place for discussion and learning, where you can ask questions, have opinions, and ask the tutor for help. In contrast, lectures are impersonal.
 Choice 4 Lecturers are not very helpful people, so don’t bother to ask them any questions.
List five things Ali didn't know about university. (Tick the FIVE correct responses):
Choice 1 What happened in tutorials.
 Choice 2 How to speak to other students in tutorials.
 Choice 3 How to find places when he first started.
 Choice 4 How to get help, eg. from librarians.
 Choice 4 How to address his lecturers.
 Choice 4 The way to structure an essay.
 Choice 4 How to use references.
Choose the correct statement. Ali says:
Choice 1 It is important to plan your essay.
 Choice 2 You must get your work handed in on time.

 

Further information

In the right hand column are some links to resources related to Ali's talk.

Resources

See also