English Language Support

Our centre offers a wide range of English language support & development services to students and staff at the University of Sheffield. Find out more below:

Free classes, resources and workshops

English Language Support (ELS) Classes

Free weekly part-time classes running throughout the Autumn and Spring semesters designed to develop your academic literacy, English language and communication skills.

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Departmental Language Programme (DLP)

Free, subject-specific classes designed to develop your academic English, communication and academic literacy skills, taught in collaboration with your academic department.

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Academic Sessions

Short and varied one off workshops and events designed to provide support with English language and academic study skills for University of Sheffield students.

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Online English language support resources

Academic literacy and communication skills self-study resources for all university students.

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Writing and Speaking Advice

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Online Writing Advisory Service

Get advice and support with your academic writing from our specialist tutors. This service allows degree level University of Sheffield students to submit a piece of writing and receive expert feedback on it along with suggestions on how to improve in the future.

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Online Speaking and Language Advisory Service

45 minute one-to-one online sessions for degree level University of Sheffield students to help you practise your communication skills in English. Our specialist tutors can also answer any questions you may have about different aspects of English language, such as grammar or pronunciation.

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