Other support in the University

There are a number of other sources of help for your English language and your study skills within the University (for further information, see Links):

English Language

English Conversation Programme

• run by the Student Volunteer Service
• pair up with a native speaker or attend a language café

Language Exchanges

• see the noticeboard on the ground floor of the Hetherington Building (please see the Language Centre Library librarian if you wish to post your own notice)
• see also Adult & Continuing Education Language Programmes site

International Students' Partners

• free classes for partners of international students on University degrees
• part of the support provided by the University's International Family Network (see Links)

Study Skills & Writing

Student Learning Service (SLS)

Located in the MacMillan Reading Room. There is an Effective Learning Adviser for each main subject area; they offer:

• workshops for all students on taught programmes
• one-to-one appointments

College of Social Science, International Officer

• workshops & one-to-one appointments
• Preparing for Study web pages with Student & Staff Views (quizzes, video diaries, discussions & other resources)

School of Education, Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow

• gives one-to-one advice to develop your writing skills