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Additional English language support

Open Access Centre

The OAC provides all students with an excellent learning environment and free support for language learning, including English language support for international students, as well as resources and facilities for all students to learn more than 50 different foreign languages. Extensive facilities consist of audio cassettes, DVDs, access to 15 satellite channels, and computers with language learning software, together with dedicated areas for reading foreign newspapers, viewing DVDs and group discussion. For more information, please visit the Open Access Centre website.

Language Learning Advisory Service

If you have difficulties with English, you may consult a language learning adviser. Appointments with advisers are made through the Open Access Centre. Further information about the language learning advisory service is provided in the Open Access Centre  website.

Academic Writing Advisory Service

If you need help with your academic writing, you can make an appointment to see an academic writing adviser. The adviser will help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a writer and will recommend strategies to deal with specific problems. Please note, however, that this is NOT a proof-reading service. Details of the academic writing advisory service are in the Open Access Centre website.


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Mohammad Al-Habbib
I decided to study an English language course with INTO as it would improve my confidence. Through team work exercises i have been able to identify my weakness, and using the option classes, i can focus on these areas and work with my teachers to improve upon them.
Mohammad Al-Habbib

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