We offer language support for non native speakers in a number of ways:
Through the Language Centre we offer:
- Taught undergraduate modules in English as a foreign language for students at levels 4 and 5.
- Taught sessions for students entering at level 6 and Postgraduate students.
Through the Student Achievement Centre we offer:
- One to one appointments which can be booked through the student achievment website, by email, at the libraries, by staff in CILC and the International Development Centre (IDeC)
- Workshops in language development, writing skills and study skills
Undergraduate Modules at levels 4 and 5
There are four modules available:Two at Level 4 and two at Level 5. You can find information about when these take place in the tables below.
Each module consists of 3 or 4 hours a week, taught in two separate sessions. Each is worth 15 CAT points.
Level 4 modules are for students with an English level between IELTS 5.5 and 6.
SLE 131
This module helps develop skills for report and essay writing. It includes understanding titles, planning, organising ideas and structuring academic writing as well as looking at grammar. vocabulary and tenses.
There are two assessments:
SLE 133
This module helps develop language and specific academic skills in the areas of listening (including lectures), note-taking, reading and group presentations.
There are three assessments:
- A group presentation
- An in class listening examination
- An in class reading examination.
| SLE 131 |
Report and Essay Writing |
1 |
Tuesday
Wednesday |
3.15
3.15 |
TC206B
TC208B |
| SLE 133 |
English for Academic and Professional Purposes |
2 |
Tuesday
Wednesday |
3.15
3.15 |
TC208B
TC203 |
Level II modules are for students with an English level between IELTS 6 and 6.5
SLE 230
This module helps further develop language and specific academic skills in the areas of listening (including lectures), note-taking, reading and individual presentations.
There are three assessments:
- An individual presentation
- An in class listening examination
- An in class reading examination
SLE 231
This module helps develop advanced academic writing skills. It includes analysing essay requirements, effective planning and organisation, critical evaluation and editing as well development of grammar, vocabulary and tenses
| SLE 230 Run A |
English for Academic Purposes |
2 |
Monday
Wednesday |
2.15 2.15 |
TC208B
TC208B |
| SLE 230 Run B |
English for Academic Purposes |
2 |
Tuesday
Thursday |
2.15 2.15 |
TC206B
TC206B |
| SLE 230 Run C |
English for Academic Purposes |
2 |
Wednesday Friday |
2.15 2.15 |
TC208A TC208B |
| SLE 231 Run A |
Academic Writing |
1 |
Monday
Wednesday |
2.15 2.15 |
TC206B
TC206B |
|
SLE 231 Run B |
Academic Writing |
1 |
Tuesday
Thursday |
2.15 2.15 |
TC206A
TC206B |
| SLE 231 Run C |
Academic Writing |
1 |
Wednesday Friday |
2.15 2.15 |
TC206A TC208B |
Taught language support for Level 6 and Postgraduate Students
Taught sessions for level 6 and postgraduate students focus on on academic writing, language development and study skills. They include analysing essay requirements, effective planning and organisation, critical evaluation and editing as well development of grammar, vocabulary and tenses.
We will publish the times and dates of these sessions shortly.
One to one appointments
You can also make a one to one appointment to see a language support tutor to discuss a piece of work you are working on. The tutor can advise you how to improve your written work, but will obviously not rewrite the work for you.
This service is available through the Student Achievement Centre and you can find more information about this and language skills workshops on www.glos.ac.uk/studentachievement