In-sessional English

The English Language Centre provides an extensive, vibrant and innovative programme of English language and study skills support for all students – both international and home – who are already studying at the University but who would like to improve their use of Academic English.

Academic English is a skill like any other, rather than something that is innate. Whatever your language background, these skills can be improved with appropriate instruction and practice.

The following areas of provision are available.

Academic Language and Skills Classes

Organised for groups of students on particular programmes or modules in response to requests by University of Liverpool's schools and departments.

Develop your English for Specific Academic Purposes, focusing on the language and skills needed to communicate effectively in a particular field of study.

1:1 Academic Writing Consultations

Open to all students across the University.

Submit a piece of writing and discuss how to improve its communicative impact with a language tutor.

KnowHow Academic English 

Open to all students and staff across the University.

Develop your English for general Academic Purposes, focusing on a range of different topics, eg Writing at University, Critical Thinking, Reading for your Assignments, etc.

Postgraduate application support and thesis-writing support are also available. Please see the dedicated pages for more information on each area of in-sessional provision.