English Language Proficiency - Your language resources at UniSA
Good English language is essential for study and work in the professions. Australian employers consistently cite good communication skills as one of the critical attributes of an effective employee. This links to the Graduate Qualities which UniSA seeks to foster in its students.
Being proficient in English provides the best opportunity to fully engage in your community at home, at university and in the workplace.
UniSA and Learning Connection offer a range of options to develop English Language proficiency. Learning Advisers have considerable expertise in linguistics and language teaching. In addition, Learning Connection has many resources which will improve your:
For research students
Research Education advisers are able to support PhD and higher degree by research students with reading, writing, listening and speaking - particularly where English is an additional language.
- Research Education (This site has a list of Research Education Advisers on your campus)
- Research writing
- Writers' Circles
English Language Services for International students
Quick tips to improve your English
- Quick Clicks (academic language resources blog)
- English Language Skills Strategies
Workshops
The Academic Language Development workshop series runs in April and July. This workshop is for international postgraduate students.
Learning Advisers also run writing and language proficiency workshops around areas such as:
- Essay writing
- Report writing
- Writing in the Sciences
- Conversation skills
- Oral presentations.
Check the workshop list regularly for updates and to register.
For information concerning the Academic Language Development workshop series or other workshops email Learning Connection or contact a Learning Adviser on your campus.
Need further assistance?
If you would like to discuss your work with a Learning Adviser, visit or email your local Learning Connection.