Hello everyone! 

My name is Rebecca Schmidt and I will be your Academic English instructor.  We will work on academic vocabulary, advanced grammar, essay writing, research skills and critical thinking. 

We will use the textbook Q Skills for Success: Reading and Writing 4B

The link to online practice is here: https://q3e.oxfordonlinepractice.com/
The class code is C 285 103 0208
You must complete the online work as part of your course grade. Deadlines will be at the end of each unit. 

Please get used to using an English-English dictionary. Please avoid translators for learning new words. I recommend using Longman's Learner's Dictionary https://www.ldoceonline.com/ or Oxford Learner's Dictionary 

You may email me anytime at rschmidt@miu.ac.jp.  My office is room 1-401. My office hours are Mondays 2:00- 5:00.  If you want to meet at another time, please email me. It is very important that you read your emails!!

Although I try to answer emails as soon as I can, I cannot promise to respond immediately to emails sent after 5:15 and before 8:30 or on the weekends. You may send them, but please be patient if the reply takes time.  

I am looking forward to getting to know you even better.

Let's make learning fun!