Introduction Developing academic English

Do you want to develop your English language skills to enhance your chances of success with Open University (OU) study? These resources are specifically aimed at students looking for support and guidance to improve their academic English. They focus particularly on how to enhance your writing skills.

There are videos and activities to complete in this set of articles which cover:

• a description of the level of English that is expected of you during your studies
• tips and activities for developing your basic English
• tips and activities to help you express your ideas well.

If you haven't studied with the OU before, English skills for learning, a free course on OpenLearn, introduces academic reading and effective note-taking strategies.