Open Access Centre (OAC)

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. Languages available include Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and a number of European 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 visit www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen/oac/

English Language Materials Online (ELMO)

The only one of its kind in the UK, ELMO is an innovative, multi-media, self-studywebsite designed specifically to help nonnative speakers develop their skills in English for Academic Purposes. Through this online resource, students can not only improve their capability in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar, but also acquire the necessary skills to be successful in independent, autonomous study.

For more information visit www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen/elmo

E-learning and computing facilities

All students have access to the University’s excellent computer services. Upon arrival students are provided with a personal University e-mail address, and can access the internet through the 1,400 fully networked computers and wireless hotspots available throughout the campus. As well as being able to offer great computing facilities, the University also provides support for students who wish to develop their IT skills.

To supplement face-to-face teaching, students have access to web-based support via the virtual learning environment, through which they can access reading lists and other degree information directly, take part in online discussions and email their academic tutors.

For more information visit www.ncl.ac.uk/iss