Listening and speaking

English language skills

  • Talking to your teacher

    Explore this page to learn how to address your teacher. You will also look at when and how to ask questions.

  • Talking in groups

    Explore this resource to learn skills for talking in groups, including verbal and body language, using ‘I’ statements and interrupting.

  • Listening techniques

    Tips and techniques to help you develop your listening skills and take effective notes during lectures.

The resources on this page help you with specific techniques and phrases to communicate in English at university.

Looking for more general strategies and ideas to boost your communication skills?

Go to Communication skills for study and assessment