Language Learning Ideas

English Language Learning Opportunities Outside Class

There are several ways in which you can increase your language learning and extension opportunities outside the classroom; you can do this through social activities, self-study and using the Writing Advisory Service.

Social Activities
Give it a Go...	Student Union: activities, sports, events, day trips and experiences: from Belly Dancing to Bouldering, Snowboarding to Shiatsu, Computer Graphics to Circus Skills
University Societies	Student Union: nearly 200 student run groups offer you the chance to develop your interests, or try something new.
Student Volunteering	Student Union: Do something useful, have fun & build your CV!
Get more out of university life	Information about all the different types of activities you can do outside of your studies to make the most of your time here at Sheffield.
University Sports Clubs	U Sport has over 45 Sports Clubs for students to join.
Language Exchange	Multilingual City Forum: Meet new people in a relaxed and informal environment and brush up your language skills.
Departmental Clubs and Societes	Many departments have one - check your department's web pages.

Online learning resources
ELTC's favourite sites	The University of Sheffield Self-access Centre's list of useful websites to practise General and Academic English.
Learning to Learn	An online Study Skills course provided by The Institute for Lifelong Learning
Using English for Academic Purposes	Produced by University of Hertfordshire – general information about Academic English + exercises
British Council - Learn English	A website with lots of different English learning activities
Dave's ESL Cafe	“The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"

Dictionaries and reference materials
Cambridge University Press Online Dictionaries	A variety of Cambridge dictionaries including Advanced Learner’s, American English, Idioms, Phrasal verbs
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary	A useful resource where you can listen to (American) pronunciation
Academic PhraseBank	Produced by the University of Manchester, this site gives a wide range of commonly used phrases and their usage.