Self-study (you know it makes sense...)

The otter second from the right loves reading..

Reading... Is the written word dying? Have people stopped reading books? Will the internet eventually replace the book, the magazine, the newspaper?
Probably not in the next one or two years so it's important for you to READ in English.
Of all the students I've taught, I've generally found that those who read a lot are the ones who have the greatest range of expression, who express themselves best in writing. Part of your self-study this week is to find something to read ( a book, a journal, a magazine, a serious newspaper [The Guardian, Independent,Times etc - these newspapers tend to have more in-depth analysis of issues, writers usually express themselves in a more formal style of English which is closer to the type of academic article you will need to read on your course] - The Metro, unfortunately for you, is not enough... you need to set your standards higher than that!) Find something related to your subject, or find something that you enjoy reading (if you enjoy reading about your subject, that's perfect.) I want to know the title, how much you read, what it was about and I'd like you to write brief notes or a summary of what you learnt through your reading.
(you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs...)