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English language & IELTS: Improve your English language skills

Essay writing, critical thinking and reading comprehension will be important skills needed to complete your degree at UOW. Our resources can help you improve your English language skills, including your:

  • vocabulary
  • grammar
  • spelling
  • punctuation
  • writing

Ways to improve your English language skills

1. Language books


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Find self-help books on learning English or practicing for IELTS by searching "IELTS" in Library SEARCH or browsing the shelves at the Library.

Find language books in the Library using these call numbers:

  • 427 Language (includes Australian English dictionaries)
  • 428 English usage & IELTS

Language resources in the Library's Collection:

IELTS English - grammar Reading comprehension 
English CD English - pronunciation Critical thinking
English DVD English - spelling Academic writing
English - vocabulary English - writing Essay writing

2. Newspapers


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Newspapers are a great way to improve your language skills and understanding of current events.

Online copies of newspapers are available from our Newspapers guide.

3. Academic Skills and Study Support


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Academic Skills and Study Support provides support for academic skills both in person and online.

They can help with:

  • understanding your assessment task
  • finding resources
  • academic writing
  • referencing
  • plagiarism
  • using Turnitin
  • enrolling in workshops

English language consultations include feedback on your language expression in assessments and help developing strategies for reading comprehension of your course materials.

Pronunciation seminars provide you with strategies for improving clarity in your speech.

Writing in an academic style seminars introduce you to academic writing and strategies to make your writing more formal, concise and appropriate for university assignments.

Other language resources

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