About Christine Underwood
I am course leader for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 201, 202, 203 and 204. As a linguist, I have taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Business Studies (EBS), French, and Spanish in a variety of educational establishments across Europe.
After teaching EAP in a school in Bordeaux, France, I went on to teach French at Cork University in Ireland. I then taught EAP at the University of Nantes in France for two years, after which I was appointed director and head teacher of a private language academy in Spain, where I worked for six years.
I have taught French, Spanish, and EAP at the University of Sunderland.
Teaching and supervision
I am course leader for the following English for Academic Purposes courses:
- EAP201 Developing Academic Reading
- EAP202 Developing Academic Writing
- EAP203 Developing Academic Listening
- EAP204 Developing Academic Speaking
I also teach several of these courses, and I'm passionate about helping students to improve their English language skills so that they have the best possible support to excel in their main course of study.
Research
I am interested in the psychology of learning, pedagogical methods, collaborative learning strategies, and different pedagogical approaches in learning.
Further information
I am a professional proofreader and have extensive experience of proofreading student and professional work from first-year students to PhD level and academic publications.
I am also a qualified counsellor.