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Language Centre

The Language Centre has a long history of providing Language Training and support for students, staff and the wider community. We pride ourselves on the friendly and professional services that we provide. For general enquiries, please email us at lc-enquiries@abdn.ac.uk.

We are specialists in academic language and communication:

Helping international students develop language and skills for successful study
Working with academics to design targeted support for international students
Collaborating with Schools to support international partnerships
Promoting intercultural understanding across the University

Pre-Sessional Academic English

These courses prepare students to improve language proficiency before starting degree programs.

Our courses help you focus on skills such as: writing structure, source material use, effective academic study, active reading and listening, seminar participation and academic presentation.

Benefits also include: removing the language requirement from your offer, preparing for university life and meeting other international students.

English Language Programmes

Apply to study English at our Language Centre, which offers a range of English language courses for international students whose English language skills are slightly lower than the minimum required for direct entry.

Pre-Sessional English - Campus

You can choose to take a pre-sessional English course on campus. Find out more about this option here.

Pre-Sessional English - Online

You can choose to take a fully online pre-sessional English course. This means you can study from the comfort of your own home. Find out more about this option here.

Academic Skills in English (ASkE)

These classes are designed for all international students who have started their degree studies.

The Language Centre offers support with both Academic Writing, and Speaking & Communication Skills. We offer general sessions as well as some sessions specifically related to your degree subject.

Academic writing skills

Writing classes Writing workshops Legal academic writing (Pg) 1-2-1 sessions Drop-in sessions

Speaking & Communication Skills

Listening skills Seminar skills Presentation skills Fluency & Communication

Evening Classes

Our Evening Classes are designed for anyone interested in learning a new language or in improving existing language skills.

Our experienced and friendly language tutors can provide language tuition for beginners through to advanced students.

The courses are open to University of Aberdeen staff, students and the general public.

Foreign language evening classes

The Language Centre offers a wide range of modern foreign language evening classes, including: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

IELTS Preparation and General English courses

We offer evening IELTS preparation and General English courses.

Intensive Speaking & Listening Course

Dates: February & October 2024

Course Fees includes coursebook, access to additional mobile resources & tuition : £900

- Develop your confidence and ability to communicate in English
- Improve your pronunciation
- Increase your word power
- Practice listening to news reports, discussions and presentations

Please note that these courses are not assessed. You will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.

Email: lc-enquiries@abdn.ac.uk

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Summer School

A two week residential course for students of our partner institutions.

Dates: 4 August to Sunday 18 August 2024

Boost your communication skills by studying English in the UK. You will find opportunities to practice your English in a city that is both safe and friendly. In weekday classes you will develop your academic communication skills.

Evenings and weekends are filled with social events, excursions, and local trips to learn more about Scotland.

Participant's application form 2024

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