English language support

This module focuses on key concepts for effective academic writing. In this module you will:

• Analyse your task and prepare an outline
• Improve your ability to develop arguments and justify your claims
• Develop skills in paraphrasing, summarising, quoting and using citations to support your position
• Identify and write effective introductory, concluding and summary paragraphs
• Improve your editing and proofreading skills to review your own work

This module focuses on grammar challenges for ESL students. In this module you will:

• Build up your grammatical competence and confidence
• Learn/reinforce grammatical concepts and structures used in academic writing
• Learn how to use a variety of sentences to improve the clarity and rhythm of your writing
• Identify and address common grammatical mistakes ESL students make in academic writing
• Develop strategic editing and proofreading skills 

This module focuses on oral communication skills. In this module you will:

• Improve your ability to participate effectively in tutorials
• Engage in active listening and effective note-taking in lectures
• Practise and develop your oral presentation skills
• Apply a range of strategies to engage meaningfully with multiple communicators 
• Develop your confidence in responding to multiple texts and speakers

This module focuses on oral communication skills. In this module you will:

• Identify, practise and receive feedback on your individual pronunciation areas to develop
• Practise vowel and consonant sounds
• Look at how correct stress, rhythm and intonation can improve the clarity of your speech
• Practise delivering a short prepared talk