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Engineering Centre for Languages & Inter-Communication course timetable

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Tue 11 Jul 2023 – Wed 22 Nov 2023

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July 2023

Tue 11
CLIC: Chinese: Beginner (Intensive) (9 of 9) Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Department of Engineering, James Dyson Building, Ground Floor, Meeting Room 14

Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation.

Please note: This course will be class room based/face to face teaching at CUED.

October 2023

Fri 6
CLIC: Core skills: Effective correspondence new Finished 12:00 - 13:00 CLIC online teaching

We will focus on refining participants' language for correspondence, focusing on native-speakers norms and choice of words as well as register for formal versus casual correspondence

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Mon 9
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (New PhD and MRES students) (1 of 3) Finished 12:00 - 14:00 CLIC online teaching

The focus is on structure, logical flow, the effective development of ideas, accuracy and critical analysis. This course is mainly aimed at non-native English speakers but native speakers are welcome to attend.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Tue 10
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (PhD students) new (1 of 4) Finished 12:00 - 13:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

The course consists of 4 workshops followed by 1 individual supervision. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers. The supervision addresses individual areas for improvement at the end of the course.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
  • Delivery format (online or in person) to be confirmed.
Wed 11
CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy (1 of 5) Finished 11:15 - 13:15 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English and covers a variety of spoken language, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office or the student house, or in wider social settings, whether online or face-to-face. The course, wherever possible, will take into account the needs and wishes of the participants. This is an opportunity to meet people and to practise your spoken English online in an informal and relaxed environment.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Fri 13
CLIC: Core skills: Active Listening new Finished 12:00 - 13:00 CLIC online teaching

We will focus on how to overcome listening difficulties using authentic video and audio Engineering scenarios.

  • NB. Please read ATTENDANCE section below before signing up for this course.
Mon 16
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (New PhD and MRES students) (2 of 3) Finished 12:00 - 14:00 CLIC online teaching

The focus is on structure, logical flow, the effective development of ideas, accuracy and critical analysis. This course is mainly aimed at non-native English speakers but native speakers are welcome to attend.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Tue 17
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (PhD students) new (2 of 4) Finished 12:00 - 13:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

The course consists of 4 workshops followed by 1 individual supervision. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers. The supervision addresses individual areas for improvement at the end of the course.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
  • Delivery format (online or in person) to be confirmed.
Wed 18
CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy (2 of 5) Finished 11:15 - 13:15 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English and covers a variety of spoken language, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office or the student house, or in wider social settings, whether online or face-to-face. The course, wherever possible, will take into account the needs and wishes of the participants. This is an opportunity to meet people and to practise your spoken English online in an informal and relaxed environment.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (1 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Fri 20
CLIC: Industry skills: Presenting yourself successfully Finished 12:00 - 14:00 CLIC online teaching

This workshop provides strategies, tips and feedback on presenting yourself with maximum impact in spoken situations, with advice also provided for written self-presentations.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Mon 23
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (New PhD and MRES students) (3 of 3) Finished 12:00 - 14:00 CLIC online teaching

The focus is on structure, logical flow, the effective development of ideas, accuracy and critical analysis. This course is mainly aimed at non-native English speakers but native speakers are welcome to attend.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Tue 24
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (PhD students) new (3 of 4) Finished 12:00 - 13:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

The course consists of 4 workshops followed by 1 individual supervision. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers. The supervision addresses individual areas for improvement at the end of the course.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
  • Delivery format (online or in person) to be confirmed.
Wed 25
CLIC: Inter-Communication: People buy people new Finished 12:00 - 14:00 CLIC online teaching

In today's competitive landscape for future engineers, technical skills alone won't make you stand out. Recruiters now prioritise 'soft' skills, such as collaboration, communication, time management, and resilience. These skills are challenging to teach and showcase.

Join our workshop to:

  • Understand what soft skills are and why they matter during your time at Cambridge University and in your future career.
  • Learn how to recognize your unique soft skills and effectively present them to future employers and within the academic context.
  • Gain practical guidance on leveraging your strengths and improving areas of development in soft skills.

Unlock the potential of your soft skills to excel both at Cambridge University and in your future engineering career and join us for an interactive online session on 25th October.

This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session.

To participate you must have your webcam switched on.

CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (2 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Tue 31
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (PhD students) new (4 of 4) Finished 12:00 - 13:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

The course consists of 4 workshops followed by 1 individual supervision. The course focuses on common errors and problem areas for research students writing up dissertations and publishing papers. The supervision addresses individual areas for improvement at the end of the course.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
  • Delivery format (online or in person) to be confirmed.

November 2023

Wed 1
CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy (3 of 5) Finished 11:15 - 13:15 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English and covers a variety of spoken language, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office or the student house, or in wider social settings, whether online or face-to-face. The course, wherever possible, will take into account the needs and wishes of the participants. This is an opportunity to meet people and to practise your spoken English online in an informal and relaxed environment.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.

In today's rapidly changing world, we need a new mindset and specific skills to navigate new challenges caused by disruption. This workshop will address the qualities needed to thrive in 'the new normal'—a landscape defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). The secret is to turn challenges into opportunities, but how?

Join our workshop to:

  • Gain a clear understanding of what VUCA is and explore practical ways to leverage it to your advantage.
  • Identify the core skills necessary to navigate the VUCA environment successfully.
  • Develop a practical plan tailored to your own growth and adaptation in this in this dynamic environment.

Learn how to navigate the complexities of today's world - join us for an interactive online session on 1st November.

This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session.

To participate you must have your webcam switched on.

CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (3 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Wed 8
CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy (4 of 5) Finished 11:15 - 13:15 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English and covers a variety of spoken language, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office or the student house, or in wider social settings, whether online or face-to-face. The course, wherever possible, will take into account the needs and wishes of the participants. This is an opportunity to meet people and to practise your spoken English online in an informal and relaxed environment.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (4 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Wed 15
CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy (5 of 5) Finished 11:15 - 13:15 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English and covers a variety of spoken language, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office or the student house, or in wider social settings, whether online or face-to-face. The course, wherever possible, will take into account the needs and wishes of the participants. This is an opportunity to meet people and to practise your spoken English online in an informal and relaxed environment.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.

Most students and researchers will experience culture shock in some form when interacting with people from all over the world in Cambridge. While we all speak the same language, the unwritten rules of social norms can make our interactions challenging. If you have recently moved to the UK, you might feel lost or disoriented. If you come from the UK but are not accustomed to interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds, you might also struggle. International diversity is key to Cambridge's success, so embracing culture clash as part of the journey is important.

Join our workshop to:

  • Gain a better understanding of the cultural integration process.
  • Learn about culture shock and what you can do to navigate it.
  • Discuss the positives of diverse cultures as part of your unique experience at Cambridge.

Get ready to overcome culture shock and join us for an interactive online session on November 15th.

This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session.

You must have your webcam switched on.

CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (5 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Wed 22
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (6 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.