In-sessional English language support
Help with aspects of academic English language and skills available to all students.
We offer a range of support services to help all students, especially international learners, overcome the challenges of using English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Specialist EAP teachers
Our English language support sessions are run by specialist EAP teachers with extensive experience teaching English to international students in the UK and around the world.
Programme overview
The first five weeks of the programme focus on the key skills needed in academic writing. While the primary focus will be on essays, the principles you'll learn also apply to reports and dissertations.
The aim is to equip you with a clear framework to start your writing journey, allowing you to gradually develop your own voice as a writer.
In the final two weeks, the focus shifts to spoken communication skills, especially for students looking to improve fluency, clarity, and accuracy in their speech. These sessions will offer plenty of opportunities for group discussions on a variety of topics.
Workshop schedule
The main course runs for seven weeks, with each workshop lasting two hours. You also have the option to join just the conversation skills workshop.
The first sessions start on Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
Who can attend?
These workshops are open to all students and are free of charge.
Assessments
There is no formal assessment for these workshops.
What you will learn
Writing skills
Workshop 1
Essay outline plans, introductions and conclusions.
Workshop 2
Essay main body paragraphs, e.g. topic sentences, types of support.
Linking ideas 1.
Workshop 3
How to incorporate references through in-text citation.
Use of reporting verbs.
How to write reference lists.
Workshop 4
Linking ideas 2: review and extension.
Workshop 5
Features of academic written style, e.g. the passive voice, communicating stance impersonally, use of tense.
Conversation skills
Workshop 6 and 7
The final two workshops will focus on enhancing your conversational skills by improving fluency, clarity, and accuracy in your speech.
How to book
You must register at least one week before the course begins. Late registrations or joining after the start date are not allowed.
Please complete the booking form for your chosen session and date. Once registered, you cannot change your mode of study, so ensure you select the correct option: face-to-face or online.
On-campus workshops
Seven week programme - writing and conversation skills
| Start date | End date | Times | Book your place |
| Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Wednesday 4 December 2024 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 26 March 2025 | Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 28 May 2025 | Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
Two-week programme - conversation skills only
| Start date | End date | Times | Book your place |
| Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Wednesday 4 December 2024 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 7 May 2025 | Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 9 July 2025 | Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 10am-12pm | Book now |
Online workshops
Seven week programme - writing and conversation skills
| Start date | End date | Times | Book your place |
| Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Wednesday 4 December 2024 | 1-3pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 1-3pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 26 March 2025 | Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 1-3pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 28 May 2025 | Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 1-3pm | Book now |
Two-week programme - conversation skills only
| Start date | End date | Times | Book your place |
| Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Wednesday 4 December 2024 | 1-3pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 1-3pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 7 May 2025 | Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 1-3pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 9 July 2025 | Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 1-3pm | Book now |
Contact us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments about our in-sessional English language support sessions, please contact us.