If English is not your first language, there are plenty of ways you can improve and practise using the English language for your academic work. Workshops and one-to-one support are provided by the Language Centre at no additional charge.
If you have any questions, contact Alison Standring, for more information.
English for Academic Writing Courses
English for Academic Writing Courses are available for any undergraduate or postgraduate student. Classes take place weekly in 1-hour sessions. These courses are not assessed, and they are intended to support your studies rather than create an additional workload. We have the following options:
LN991: Academic Writing (Autumn Term Weeks 2 - 11 excluding Reading Week)
LN992: Academic Writing for Law (Autumn Term Weeks 2 - 11 excluding Reading Week)
LN993: Academic Writing for Dissertations (Winter Term, Weeks 2 - 5 OR Weeks 7 - 10)
LN994: Academic Writing for Exams (Winter Term Weeks 7-10)
You can see all the available classes on the LSE Timetable pages. Please consult your own personal timetable before picking a class. To book a place, click here.
English for Academic Purposes Workshops
You can also take part in workshops on a range of aspects of English. These workshops are designed as a series of four (1 hour per week) and take place at different times of the year i.e. AT Weeks 2-5, AT Weeks 7-10, WT Weeks 2-5 or WT Weeks 7-10. We have the following options:
LN951: Argumentation & Style
LN952: Speaking & Discussion
LN957: Pronunciation & Voice
LN959: Presentation Skills
You can see all the available classes on the LSE Timetable pages. Please consult your own personal timetable before picking a class. To book a place, click here.
One-to-one English language support
You can book a 30-minute one-to-one consultation if you have any questions about academic English.
To do this, go to the Student Hub and book a slot with the Language Centre: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) team.
If you have any questions, contact Dr Alison Standring, for more information.