Academic Presenting and Presentations

Peter Levrai

With a career in TEFL/TESOL spanning the best part of twenty years, Peter Levrai has taught English in general, corporate and academic contexts in Europe, Central Asia and China. With a master’s degree in English Language Teaching and Materials Development, his particular area of interest is in developing specialised courses for highly specific needs. In addition to Academic Presenting and Presentations, his publications include a book on teaching English for the energy industry. He has also conducted research at the Academic Support Clinic of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and been actively involved in developing and delivering academic literacy workshops for speakers of other languages.

Averil Bolster

Averil Bolster has been teaching English since the mid nineteen-nineties and has worked in countries as diverse as Portugal, Turkey, China, Vietnam and Azerbaijan on a wide range of EFL/ESL programs, including exam preparation, English for Academic Purposes and technical and engineering English. She holds an MA in ELT Materials Development from Leeds Metropolitan University and an International Diploma in Language Teaching Management. In addition to co-authoring the present course, she has developed and piloted a variety of teaching materials designed to promote successful learning and enhance the educational experience for speakers of other languages. She is currently senior instructor of English Language at the University of Macau.