A Communicative Ability Checklist

1. Improving my academic English

My academic writing improved greatly with all the written assignments I had. I took example from the academic articles I read while also applying the advice tutors gave us. This course also gave me the opportunity to practice my pronounciation when speaking. In my experience, reading from reputable sources is the best way for me to improve in my writing and structure. I enjoy reading as a hobby; in addition to that, I could continue reading articles I am interested in (I enjoy the ones from the New York Times, for example).

2. Making effective presentations

I did not usually prepare a lot for presentations, but I did for the final presentation of Extended Project. It was a very reflective presentation, about our experience writing our extended essay, so I did not have to do much additional research. However, I was thoughtful about the structure, fluidity and linking words in my speech.

This is the presentation I believed I performed best. It was very personal to me and others could tell I was passionate about the subject. I am also proud of the design of my slides, concise and visually pleasing. I will try to do presentations similarly in the future. Giving enough care to transitions truly makes a big difference. I would also like to build up my confidence.

3. Gaining experience with digital communincation

Email communication became a part of my daily life. Even though before I used to get anxious about getting the message just right, I now feel it comes out rather naturally and eloquently.

Student forums, I believe, were a great opportunity for discussion and to get to know other students' points of view. Many times they expanded my understanding of a topic. I never felt too nervous about posting my opinions on them, but I learned to make valuable contributions when replying to classmates' posts.

Abigail Hernandez KapPACK E-portfolio

Communicative Ability

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