Academic English skills development
Discover our 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
Access a series of activities to help you develop your writing skills.
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Academic reading
Participate in a series of activities to help you develop your reading skills.
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Academic style and use
Access a range of activities that will help you to develop your understanding of different aspects of academic language.
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Study skills
Develop a range of good study skills that can help you manage your learning.
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Pre-sessional Summer Courses
Explore Phrasebank, our general resource for academic writers, providing you with some of the phraseological 'nuts and bolts' of writing:
Visit The University of Manchester Library's 'My Learning Essentials' page for tips on presenting: