Graham Johnston

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor

Centre for English Language Education
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Contact

Office

Trent Building 370

Campus

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Address

199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China

Qualifications

MA Applied Linguistics – University of Leicester (2016)

Trinity Licentiate Diploma (DipTESOL) – Oxford House College (2003)

RSA CELTA – Queen's University Belfast (2000)

BA (Hons) English – Manchester Metropolitan University (1997)


Biography

I have worked in English language education for more than 25 years in the UK, Middle East and Asia, specialising in EAP, ESP and academic skills. Before joining UNNC, I worked as an EAP Tutor at the American University of Iraq–Baghdad and on a UK–China transnational education partnership. I have also worked as a training centre manager in the energy sector with BP, Shell and ENI, and as an External Auditor for British Council Global Exams.


Teaching

EAP Pre-sessional Programme; OCSa; RWAC; EAP and ESP.


Research interests

Technology-enhanced learning, flipped learning, reflective practice and CPD, learner engagement.