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Advice on academic writing for multilingual (ESOL) students

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Advice on academic writing for multilingual (ESOL) students

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Accuracy and fluency for oral communication 

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Accuracy and fluency for oral communication 

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Diagnostic tests, grammar help & academic word lists

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Diagnostic tests, grammar help & academic word lists

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 How to work on individual sounds, stress and intonation

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 How to work on individual sounds, stress and intonation

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Advice on the cultural aspects of studying in the UK

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Advice on the cultural aspects of studying in the UK

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Oxford English

A good selection of videos on different aspects of pronunciation e.g. vowel and consonant sounds, weak forms and stress. Some simple exercises are included too. Recommended.

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EAP Foundation

It's all here! Comprehensive  introduction to academic writing for multilingual students. This is a well-designed website with clear guidance given.

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EAP Foundation

This site offers advice on both discussion and presentation skills along with a range of useful language.

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British Council

Check your English level and then find self-study materials to help you develop your language skills.

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EAP Foundation

More from the EAP Foundation. Here the focus is on listening to lectures and taking effective notes. Recommended.

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University of Adelaide

Clear introduction to the main features of essay writing from structure and paragraphing to use of evidence and referencing.

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Keele University

A set of video tutorials on talking with your tutor, taking part in seminars and giving presentations.

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BBC

An intermediate level animated series that brings you the English words and phrases you need to help you through your first year of study abroad.

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University of Toronto

Very accessible, useful site that covers most aspects of academic writing including written language. Recommended.

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Griffith University

Video tips on giving presentations,  participating in seminars and speaking in 'everyday life'.

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University of Manchester

A rich resource of language to use for communicating aims, methods, critical stance and much more. Recommended.

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BBC

This BBC resource shows you how English is really spoken and so will   'help you become a better listener and a more fluent speaker'.

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Pronunciation errors by learner's language

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Pronunciation errors by learner's language

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Pronunciation Studio

These video resources focus on the pronunciation challenges facing speakers of specific languages including Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Spanish and French.

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Shaw English

Helpful playlist of videos that focus on pronunciation of individual sounds including minimal pairs eg. /l/ vs /r/.

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L vs R Consonant Sounds | Learn English Pronunciation Course | 158 Words | Minimal Pairs

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EatsleepdreamEnglish

YouTuber, Tom, explores Received Pronunciation (RP),  Cockney and Multicultural London English (MLE) by discussing the speech of British actor, Idris Elba.

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Learn Idris Elba's British English Accent (Cockney/RP/MLE)

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University of Victoria

Linguists at the University of Victoria have put  together a list of the most frequently used words in academic communication. Learning these 570 words can prove extremely valuable.

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University of Southampton

These activities will help you to adapt to your new academic life in the UK. The material covers study skills such as team work and time management, but also adjusting to cultural differences.

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EAP Foundation

Useful tool for making use of the Academic Word List (AWL).

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BBC

This BBC resource will help you understand key grammar points 'with all the explanations and examples you need to become an advanced grammar champion'.

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BBC

This BBC site offers you a great way to develop your listening skills and  build your vocabulary through analysis of a compelling world news story.

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BBC Learning English - Learn English from the news

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How English learners can improve intonation

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How English learners can improve intonation

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BBC

A very brief introduction to the attitudinal and grammatical aspects of intonation with tips on how to make improvements.

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ESL Lounge

Very useful grammar explanations as well as exercises to check your understanding.  There are 5 levels of difficulty - do this short diagnostic test to find your level.

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Student World Online

This advice helps you form a realistic set of expectations about studying in the UK.

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What do Europeans really think about British culture?

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What do Europeans really think about British culture?

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BBC

Queuing, tea and talking about the weather. Are Brits really that predictable? A few UK based Europeans seemed to think so. What's more, they wouldn't have it any other way!

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What Do Europeans Really Think About British culture?

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How to make the most of your university experience this year

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How to make the most of your university experience this year

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Student World Online

Advice on how to enrich your university experience through extra-curricular activities.

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17 Multicultural London English words and what they mean

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17 Multicultural London English words and what they mean

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BBC

Very informative discussion of MLE with Michael Rosen and linguist, Dr Laura Wright. A short glossary of 17 common MLE words is provided.

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