Academic Literacy and English
Part of the University of Exeter International Study Centre
We are a service for international students and all those with English as an additional language. We aim to help you
- Write better assignments
- Present yourself fluently and confidently in spoken English
- Maximise your potential
Our programme is designed specifically for international students at the University of Exeter and acts as a natural transition from all entry routes including IELTS (or equivalent) and presessional programmes.
Whether you have a specific skills that you want to improve or just want to keep developing all your skills to meet the changing demands of your programme, we have a range of options to choose from.
Scroll down to find out more about the range of services we offer and to access the timetables. Alternatively, select Timetables on the menu to the left.
What we offer
One-to-one appointments and drop-ins:
Academic literacy and English appointments - use these 20-minute appointments to speak with an English language expert about how you can improve specific aspects of your English.
Assignment writing tutorials - bring a piece of writing to one of these 50-minute appointments, and get individualised feedback on grammar, vocabulary, flow and clarity of ideas, use of sources, organisation, structure, criticality.
Writing cafes– a supportive space to get on with your writing and an opportunity to ask questions and get advice from an academic English tutor.
A range of classes in three different categories
Academic reading and writing – Improve your English to engage more actively with your reading and approach your assignments more effectively. Suitable for students at all levels and all disciplines
Academic and general listening and speaking –Build your skills and confidence for all types of listening and speaking in academic, professional and social settings. We also provide workshops on better intercultural communication. Suitable for students at all levels and all disciplines. This is where you will also find details of our Family Class
Subject specific English –Visit our timetables to see the range of courses available for students in specific disciplines and programmes.
Digital self-access resources
This are housed on our Guided Independent Learning (GIL) SharePoint. Here you will find guidance and information as well as interactive activities and our regular blog providing regular updates and highlighting key skills.
Access our Digital Resources »
Credit-rated modules for undergraduate students
These modules are designed for undergraduate students and will enable you to improve your academic English communication skills and gain credits at the same time.
English Language classes for spouses and partners (the family class)
English language classes for spouses and partners of international students and staff. The classes are designed to help with the communication needs required to adapt to social and cultural life in the UK, including areas such as health and education, in a motivating, friendly and supportive atmosphere. See: Improving your communicative and cultural English for more details.
Academic copy editor service
The academic copy editing service is hosted by INTO University of Exeter and is not included in the University’s free provision. This service is principally intended for students on PhD programmes. Any arrangement made between a student and a copy editor is a private matter.
