English language and academic skills
Overview
We offer various support to meet your English language and academic skills needs. Your skills are likely to improve quicker if you use this support throughout your time at UWE Bristol. Asking for help and getting support is something we encourage. Some of the most successful students are those who ask for help as they then learn to help themselves.
Learning Development International Team
The Learning Development International team supports students with their English language and academic skills. We can help if one or more of these statements describe you:
- new to living in the UK
- new to studying in the UK
- speak English as an additional language.
We can support you from the beginning to the end of your UWE Bristol studies. We do this in many different ways, for example teaching sessions, one-to-one support, in-person and online activities and online resources to help you develop your academic skills, English language and understanding of studying at UWE Bristol.
View Learning Development International events and activities
Contact the Learning Development International Team
For support with English language, academic skills or adjusting to studying at UWE Bristol or in the UK, please contact us by email on learningdevelopmentinternational@uwe.ac.uk.
Independent study
Studying at a UK university involves a lot of independent study.
To help you adapt to UK life and university, we strongly recommend that you start by:
- Completing PREPUWE
- Checking your understanding of important learning and teaching vocabulary used at UWE Bristol
- Watching Learning and Development International learning and student experience videos (login required).
Resources
Library resources
There are a number of useful library resources that can support you throughout your university studies:
- English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English
- Studying in English: strategies for success in higher education
- The study skills handbook
- Academic writing: a handbook for international students.
If these resources are not available, please contact us and we can suggest others.
Free useful online resources
Library study skills support
Events
Going to events is a great opportunity to meet people, make friends and practise your English. Language ability increases much faster when someone is listening and speaking it regularly. Socialising at events will help develop general English which will help you in everyday life, not just at university. We recommend:
Global Café events
The Global Student Support Team run regular events focusing on different cultural themes.
Student Life events
Led by students for students, the Student Life Team are here to help you feel at home whilst at UWE Bristol. They support students' wellbeing and growth, for example helping them adapt to life at UWE Bristol and manage stress.
The Students Union at UWE events
The Student Union is a place to connect with people and get involved with the University. There are several Societies students can join, as well as many other opportunities, such as volunteering.
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