Workshop "Navigating nominalization: From useful patterns to impactful academic writing"

In this workshop, we will delve into nominalization, the process of forming noun phrases. Understanding how to build up complex noun phrases is essential for enhancing academic writing as such texts should be succinct and the number of content words should be maximized. We will examine the core components of complex noun phrases, their relevance in academic texts, and address challenges such as articles, prepositional phrases, and noun forms. Additionally, we'll evaluate some samples from various sources including online translators and AI tools to practice linguistic strategies that improve writing quality. By focusing on nominalization and mastering the nuances of complex noun phrases, participants will gain valuable insights into crafting concise and informative academic content.

Speaker: Anna Kashcheeva, a CELTA and DELTA trainer, MSc in Educational Management (University of Portsmouth, UK); Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA, the University of Cambridge); MA in TESOL; International House Teacher Training Certificate (IHTTC). Anna is a teacher trainer of International House, Trinity College, and Cambridge University’s Teacher Training programmes. She is also a teaching practitioner, running courses for higher-level students and teachers for over 25 years. Her main areas of interest are exam preparation, material design, and teacher development. Anna is an author of various programmes for different educational establishments like IH Izmir, IH Moscow BKC, Language Link Beijing, Thimar Teacher Training Centre, New Economic School, HSE University, Cambridge English Assessment, and a co-writer of Certificate of Advanced Methodology course for International House Worldwide Organisation.

Target audience: HSE teachers, researchers, and graduate students
Language: English
Date & Time: May 14, 17:30 - 19:30
Location: 11 Pokrovsky boulevard, K-416