English language development
Develop your English language and communication skills for success at university and beyond.
All University of Melbourne students are expected to be effective communicators. No matter your level of study, language and communication skills are essential for academic, professional and social success.
Academic Skills offers a range of services, programs and resources to help you build your English language and communication skills.
Video: Watch Chenglong as he asks his peers about the range of English language programs and support available on his study journey.
Core programs and learning resources
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Resources
Explore our range of online resources to develop your language and communication skills.
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Workshops
Learn strategies and practise techniques to build your confidence communicating in English at university and beyond.
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Tutorials
Join the Academic English Tutorials (AETs) to further develop your academic and English language skills within the context of your discipline.
Personalised recommendations and feedback
Diagnostic English Language Assessment
Not sure where to start? Take the Diagnostic English Language Assessment (DELA) to assess your strengths in academic reading, writing and listening and receive personalised recommendations to support you in your skills development journey.
Student appointments
Get feedback on your writing and personalised advice on developing your language and communication skills during an individual appointment with an Academic Skills Adviser.
Additional programs
10-Minute English
Improve your English language reading and listening skills. Sign up online to receive daily prompts with engaging articles and videos.
Learn more about 10MEMelbourne Talks
A free peer-to-peer program hosted by Student Peer Network. Connect with other students and learn more about Australian culture and university life.
Go to Melbourne TalksEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) programs
The Faculty of Arts offers credit-based subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Develop the English skills needed to succeed in your studies and professional life.
Go to ESL Programs