Academic English and language support
Find out about our English and language support for international students who are looking to improve their Academic English.
Academic English at NTU
Our team of experienced language experts are on hand to provide full support for international students looking to improve their English standards for academic purposes.
Our sessions are aligned to assignments, making it easier for you to understand how to communicate critically and with the appropriate academic tone. We work closely Course Leaders and Module Tutors to ensure our provision is tailored to your degree requirements.
These services are provided free-of-charge and are non-credit bearing and non-assessed.
What our support covers
Study skills
We can help improve your study skills in the following:
- Critical reading skills: helping you to explore academic texts more effectively.
- Presentation and discussion skills: increase your fluency to contribute to academic discussion.
- Listening skills: helping to make your lecturers and seminars more productive.
- Academic writing skills: learn how to write what you mean in an accurate, academic way.
Teaching and learning
We teach Academic English in a variety of ways to suit all learning styles:
- Face-to-face classes
- Live Teams workshops
- Online materials (to access at your convenience)
- One-to-one tutorials
Individual tutorials
One-to-one tutorials are a great opportunity and bring many benefits:
- An individual focus on you and how you learn best
- Detailed input on the areas you specify (such as a specific course assignment)
- Informal discussion on how you can personally excel
- A focus on the specific academic needs of your course
Request further information
To get in touch, enrol or book on to a tutorial, please email: NTU Academic English.
Please note: The format, syllabus, and schedule of Academic English sessions may change without prior notice. Performance on your degree course depends on many factors, including your engagement with all learning provisions and personal attendance.
Other English learning courses at NTU
We teach Pre-Sessional English courses which are designed for international students who need help meeting our entry requirements.
We also offer General English practice classes to students and members of the local community run by our trainee teachers.
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)
Prepare for academic study and meet English language entry requirements at NTU. Pre-sessional Academic English courses on City Campus from 6-15 weeks.
Free non-Academic English Classes
We offer English language classes for the local community of Nottingham free of charge. Improve your skills in speaking, reading and grammar.