A book on critical thinking with a particularly useful and brief appendix on CT mistakes and Strategies. Requires library login.

Guides and links for many different academic skills from Leeds University Library

"""Most international students need to write essays and reports for exams and coursework, but writing good academic English is one of the most demanding tasks students face. This new, fourth edition of has been completely revised to help students reach this goal.

A thorough guide to reading scientific papers including descriptions of statistics and questions to ask when reading a journal article.

A collection of useful links for critical reading including understanding the assignment

A 6-part guide to efficient, active, critical reading and note taking from the Open University.

A book covering the skills of critical thinking and research on teaching and assessing CT.

The seminal student-focused book on critical thinking. Requires library login.

A book on critical thinking suitable for undergrads and postgrads. Library login needed

Many general and business English lessons with online activities. A huge range of resources.

Lots of online exercises divided into the categories of grammar, pronunciation, Academic English reading & writing and listening.  Aimed at school level.

A large list of videos with exercises and other activities to help you expand your vocabulary and develop your skills.

A useful collection of online exercises to help with academic writing including podcasts, videos and pdfs.

List of free resources for learning general English, including podcasts on listening, speaking, writing and grammar

A collection of downloadable pdf guides including: writing CVs, business emails and letters; and basic grammar guides.

A 23-unit course with videos and exercises to prepare for study at university

A comprehensive guide to reading a cause and effect article including different structures, inferring and vocabulary. Example text is non-academic.

A collection of advice on Study skills

Practise your English using Voice of America news reports with helpful vocabulary lists.

In this programme, Stephen Fry explores 'the written word'. Writing is a great invention - making it possible to communicate across space and time.

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For these very advanced courses, tailor-made material is designed and updated yearly by tutors. Authentic written material from various academic sources, compiled and updated by tutors; specialized tailor-made academic skill & academic reading folders designed by tutors. Authentic audio and audio-visual material.

For these very advanced courses, tailor-made material is designed and updated yearly by tutors. Authentic written material from various academic sources, compiled and updated by tutors; specialized tailor-made academic skill & academic reading folders designed by tutors. Authentic audio and audio-visual material.