ENGLISH CLASSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The English Language Support Programme aims to help UEA international students develop the English language skills necessary for successful academic study. The classes, which are free, are open to all students for whom English is not their first language.
| QUICK LINKS: How to register - Timetable - Registration form - Frequently asked questions |
|---|
Classes include:
Click on the class you are interested in to see more details.
Registration for Spring 2013 classes is now CLOSED but there are still spaces on these classes:
Academic writing for undergraduates - Tuesday 5-6pm
Reading academic texts for undergraduates - Monday 4-5pm and Tuesday 4-5pm
Reading academic texts for postgraduates - Tuesday 4-5pm
If you would like to join these classes please email elsp@uea.ac.uk with your name, UEA student number and let us know which class you wish to join.
Classes will start the week beginning Monday 21st January.
All those students who have registered will receive an email on Friday 18th January to inform them if they have a space on the class/es. Please make sure you enter your UEA email address correctly otherwise you may not receive this email.
Students registered on the Autumn 2012 classes will need to re-register for the Spring 2013 classes.
These classes aim to to help you develop faster and more critical reading skills. You will look at the organisational structure and the language features of texts from a variety of academic disciplines. These materials are closely linked to those used in the Academic Writing classes. There are separate classes for undergraduates and postgraduates.
Reading academic texts - Syllabus
ACADEMIC WRITING
These classes provide guidance and practice in the writing skills which you need in order to express yourself clearly in written academic work. These classes are an opportunity to practise using some of the text and language features discussed in the Reading classes. There are separate classes for undergraduates and postgraduates.
Academic Writing for undergraduate students - Syllabus
Academic Writing for postgraduate students - Syllabus
SPEAKING IN ACADEMIC SITUATIONS
These classes aim to help you to develop the skills and language you need to communicate and interact effectively in seminars, presentations and other academic contexts.
Speaking in academic situations - Syllabus
PRONUNCIATION
These classes provide technical knowledge and practice in the sound system of spoken English, using a variety of techniques including contrast between English and other languages, the relationship between sound and spelling, and activities to practise understanding and spoken fluency.
Pronunciation - Syllabus
LISTENING
These classes focus on developing the listening and note-taking skills you need in order to engage more effectively with lectures, seminars and other academic contexts.
Listening - Syllabus
Please note: Classes are open to registered UEA students only. They are not open to dependants of UEA students nor students from INTO UEA.
For further information, including details of how to register for the classes, please email elsp@uea.ac.uk, or visit the Dean of Students’ Office.
