English language support

An Academic Skills Adviser can help you develop your English language skills for academic purposes. When booking an appointment, please note that you are seeking help with your English language skills.

How we can help

We can help you with:

  • English expression, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
  • learning how to edit the language in your own work
  • strategies to expand your academic and professional vocabulary
  • preparing for oral presentations
  • listening skills
  • reading skills
  • understanding Australian slang
  • adjusting to the cultural aspects of studying in Australia.

Three ways to improve your English language skills

1

Complete the ‘English language for University Preparation’ Study Link subject

Learn how to improve your English language for academic purposes prior to undertaking university preparation studies. The subject focuses on teaching strategies to improve your English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This subject will be useful if English is your second (or third or more) language and you would like to commence study at university. The subject will also help build your English language skills in preparation for attempting the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

In this short preparatory subject, we’ll cover these language learning strategies:

  • Module 1: Listening at University
  • Module 2: Speaking at University
  • Module 3: Reading at University
  • Module 4: Writing at University

You will study around 20-24 hours of self-paced online learning. Your subject coordinator will give you support and feedback as you build your skills and confidence in English Language for University.

To find out more, visit our Home page or email us at studylink@csu.edu.au

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2

Join a workshop

We run a 6 part 'Enhancing Literacy' series to develop and practice your reading and writing skills. The series is designed for teacher education students preparing for their National Literacy Tests. All students are welcome to join.

Watch a past recording

Find a live session

3

Self-paced learning

The importance of punctuation, grammar and spelling cannot be overstated. They help you to clarify your thoughts and get your meaning across fluently and clearly. These resources will...

Grammar and spelling guides

Talk to an expert

There are two ways you can ask us questions.

If you're still having trouble, you can book a 1-on-1 appointment with one of our advisers.

Make an appointment