Receive 1:1 speaking or listening advice

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Book an online 1:1 session with a CfAE coach

Booking for the autumn term is open 09 October to 15 December. Book your online 1:1 now.

Prefer an on-campus 1:1?

No need to book – just come to our lab between 13.00 and 18.00 every Wednesday during CfAE term time.

Not sure how to get started improving your communication? Or maybe you want to receive targeted advice on your speaking or listening in particular?​​​

In our 15-minute online sessions you can:

  • ask a CfAE coach for general guidance on how to improve your academic speaking or listening
  • check which resources you would most benefit from
  • share a short sample of your work (e.g. assessed presentation or viva preparation) if you feel it would benefit the discussion

You can book as early as 2 weeks in advance and as late as 1 hour in advance.​​

Other speaking and listening opportunities

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Improve your speaking or listening through self-study

Learn how to successfully present, conduct Q&As, interact with peers, listen to lectures, and more.
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Practise speaking in guided group sessions

Take advantage of opportunities for speaking and listening practice. Rehearse presenting to an audience, develop networking strategies or have more informal interactions.​

The Business School requests that their students and staff contact their Global Skills Development team about their equivalent to the Centre for Academic English provision.