In-sessional English Support Programme

This programme supports those already at the University of Reading whose first language is not English. Students from all departments and at any stage of their studies are welcome. PhD and Masters degree students, other postgraduates, undergraduates and members of staff can benefit from In-sessional English as long as they have already reached the minimum language requirements for university entry.

Classes

Each term there are up to 8 weeks of lessons helping students to achieve their best in English-medium studies and make the most of their time in Reading.

Academic Writing Skills

2 hours per week in groups of 12-16 students.  In the summer term 2012 there are separate classes for PhD and Master's students.

Speaking and Listening Skills

1 hour per week in small groups of 6-8 students.

Pronunciation Skills

1 hour per week in groups of 12-16 students.

Registration takes place during Week 1 of every term.

Writing Advisory Service

The Writing Advisory Service gives you the opportunity to show your work to an experienced writing teacher. You are eligible for a maximum of two tutorials per term if you are an international student at the University of Reading. You can ask to receive feedback on any aspect of planning/organisation/language/grammar/style for an assignment that you are about to submit. Please note that the Writing Advisory Service is NOT a proof-reading/language correction service, and that your tutorial will be limited to 2-3 pages of your work, lasting a maximum of 30 minutes. IESP can provide a list of private proof-readers on request, but can take no responsibility for this service.

The Writing Advisory Service will be held during term time and at selected times in the summer vacation.  Tutorials will be held in the ISLC in HumSS. You will be advised of the room number by email.

How to request a tutorial

To make your request for a tutorial, send an email to iesp@reading.ac.uk. Follow these instructions carefully.

 IESP Staff

IESP was established in 1995 and became part of the International Study and Language Centre (ISLC) in 2009. IESP Director Andy Seymour is now also the Assistant Director of ISLC, his contact details are as follows: +44 0118 378 6760, a.e.seymour@reading.ac.uk.

 

Other staff members:

• Ruth Bancroft
• Norma Williams
• Anne Vicary

 

• Louise Bourguignon
• Sarah Brewer
• Barbara Loveridge
• Emily Salvesen
• Sebastian Watkins