Lectures are usually one- to two-hour presentations given by an expert in a specific discipline, hence the name ‘lecturer’ for university professors in the UK. The lecturer will stand at the front of the lecture hall (or classroom) often behind a lectern and will deliver their speech to a quiet and attentive audience.

Real authentic academic lectures from top universities (Harvard, Stanford, Oxford…). Approximately 40 minutes in length on different academic subjects – all include PPT presentations.

Academic lectures may be classed according to the type of lecture being delivered: expository, interactive, case study — this latter being used to illustrate a principle or as a problem-solving strategy .

An academic lecture may present facts, analysis, opinion, a synthesis of ideas as well as controversy. These may be systematically covered during the lecture and must be done so with structure. Indeed, the structuring of a lecture has been described as an essential aspect of its comprehensibility .