Academic English

Online Academic English and Skills Development Material

(University of Manchester students only)

The online materials below are a collection of interactive activities designed to help develop your academic language skills. There are currently four topics available: Reading, Writing, Study Skills and Academic Language. Each main topic has a number of sub-topics. Each sub-topic has a short description of the content of the activity. Select the category you are interested in and follow the instructions.

• Academic Writing
• Academic Reading
• Academic Style and Use
• Study skills

Pre-session Summer Courses

• Academic Writing
• Academic Listening
• Phrasebank (Open Access)

A 'bank' of language useful for academic writing. Choose from categories such as 'Writing Introductions', 'Comparing and contrasting' and 'Describing non-verbal data'.

• Presentations and Public Speaking

Via the University of Manchester's 'My Learning Essentials' page. A review of important things to remember when giving presentations. Includes preparation, structure, delivery and a Dos and Don'ts checklist.