English language and academic skills support to enhance your learning experience
English Conversation groups
Practice your spoken English, learn about new cultures and become part of a culturally diverse community.
English language skills support
English Conversation groups
24/7 writing feedback & live chat
Studiosity is a free online service that provides writing feedback and advice on academic skills.
Academic skills workshops
Free English language and academic support workshops designed to teach you about studying, writing and speaking in the university context.
English language and writing resources
Online resources to help with assessments, studying and finding and using information.
Library resources
Library resources to help improve your English language skills and IELTS.
Book a consultation with an Academic
One-on-one help with your English language
10 ways to improve your English
The top 10 tips to improving your English, as told by a international student studying at UOW
English conversation groups
There are many ways at UOW to develop cross-cultural friendships and become part of a culturally diverse UOW community. There are no exams or assignments in any of these groups, and they are all free to attend.
- Couch Conversations
- Illawarra Friends of International Students (IFIS)
- UOW Language Hangout
- Community groups
Get involved in informal, fun and inclusive chats with your peers through Couch Conversations. Sessions are on throughout the week with in-person and online options. Join a session that suits you!
Illawarra Friends of International Students (IFIS) is run by volunteers from the local community and current International Students who organise a diverse range of programs and activities.
Participate in the Language Hangout and make new friends from across the world while practicing the language you are learning.
External resources
Free online resources to help you improve your academic English language skills.
A series of short video courses that help you to develop your academic English writing, reading, litening and speaking skills. A quiz at the end of each video helps you to test your understanding.
Practise your English using podcasts, videos and articles on English language and Australian culture.