Programs to improve your English and communication skills

Explore a range of programs available at the University of Melbourne to help you improve your English and communication skills.

Subjects

Credit subjects which you may be able to add in your Study Plan.

For undergraduates

Academic English 1 (ESLA10003) for undergraduate students

Through the study of multiculturalism in Australian society, this subject develops students' ability to use academic English language.

For graduates

Presenting Academic Discourse (LING90002) for graduate students

This subject aims to develop the advanced language required for successful graduate study in English.

Academic English Tutorials (graduate students)

The Academic Skills team offers a free 9-week tutorial program available to graduate coursework students in your first or second semester of study.

The tutorials are free, require no additional assessments and can help you further develop your academic and English language skills within the context of your discipline.

You’ll need to apply to participate, and spaces are limited.

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Other programs

Melbourne Talks

Melbourne Talks is a free, peer-to-peer program hosted by the Student Peer Leader Network in partnership with Academic Skills. It is open to all University of Melbourne students.

Workshops

Academic Skills offers a range of workshops around language and communication. Check out our workshops page to find out more and see when they are running.