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Insessional support and language development

Language and skills events and workshops

Attend our workshops and events to improve your knowledge and skills. All workshops and events are free of charge.

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Attend our academic discussion group

Every Wednesday

1.00pm to 2.00pm

Skell Building: SK127

Join our weekly discussion group. Try out your discussion and argument skills on academic topics. Practise critical thinking and giving your opinion, with no assessments or preparation needed.

This group started on Wednesday 2 October 2024

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Attend a workshop

Improve the skills you need for successful participation in your university studies. These workshops are open to all York St John students and are free of charge.

To help you to feel more prepared for university, you are welcome to join our online and in-person workshops.

We also have drop-in sessions where you can speak to a member of the ISLD team to talk about any questions you have about your language, study skills or assignment tasks. You can also use these drop-in sessions to practice speaking or presenting.

Discover our workshops and drop-in sessions below.

Workshop and drop-in session information

In this workshop, you will learn how to approach listening to English and will have the option to try it out. There is no pressure if you do not want to!

You can also enjoy some easy and friendly conversations where you can ask questions about speaking and listening in the UK.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 15 October

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 16 October

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

In this workshop, you will learn how to approach long academic texts and challenging lectures, develop effective reading strategies, and discover what to do before, during, and after lectures.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 22 October

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 23 October

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

In this workshop, you will learn how to work productively in a group, identify your team role and ways to use language for expressing your ideas politely.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 29 October

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 30 October

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

Drop-in session

Feel free to drop by and ask us any questions that you have.

Date: Friday 1 November

Time: 9.00am to 10.00am

Location: De Grey: DG120

In this workshop, you will learn how to organise an introduction and conclusion, learn how to structure middle paragraphs and learn how to understand and approach the assignment question.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 5 November

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 6 November

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

Drop-in session

Feel free to drop by and ask us any questions that you have.

Date: Friday 8 November

Time: 9.00am to 10.00am

Location: De Grey: DG120

In this workshop, you will learn what critical thinking and evaluation is, discover how to write critically, and develop a critical approach to reading.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 12 November

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 13 November

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

In this workshop, you will learn how to reference and avoid plagiarism, how to paraphrase effectively and will discover where to find guides and resources to help you with referencing.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 19 November

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 20 November

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare and face any presentations, discover ways to manage questions from the audience and find out more on content and poster organisation.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 26 November

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 27 November

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

Drop-in session

Feel free to drop by and ask us any questions that you have.

Date: Friday 29 November

Time: 9.00am to 10.00am

Location: De Grey: DG120

In this workshop, you will learn about the objectives of a report, the differences between a report and an essay, and you will discover the style and content for report writing.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 3 December

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 4 December

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

Drop-in session

Feel free to drop by and ask us any questions that you have.

Date: Friday 6 December

Time: 9.00am to 10.00am

Location: De Grey: DG120

In this workshop, you will learn what academic style is and isn’t, you will gain an understanding of academic style and will discover some rules of academic style that you can apply.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 10 December

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 11 December

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

Drop-in session

Feel free to drop by and ask us any questions that you have.

Date: Friday 13 December

Time: 9.00am to 10.00am

Location: De Grey: DG120

In this workshop, you will learn reflective writing models, reflective writing styles and will learn why reflection is important and useful.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 17 December

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 18 December

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

Online drop-in sessions

Feel free to contact us and ask us any questions that you have.

Date: Wednesday 18 December

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online drop-in session here

Date: Thursday 19 December

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Join the online drop-in session here

In this workshop, you will learn where to find guidance and how to use a helpful checklist before submitting your assignment. You will also discover why feedback is valuable and how to use it constructively. Additionally, we will offer advice on exam preparation.

Online workshop

Date: Tuesday 14 January 2025

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online workshop here

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: Skell Building: SK127

Online and campus drop-in sessions

Feel free to visit us on campus and ask us any questions that you have.

Date: Friday 10 January 2025

Time: 9.00am to 10.00am

Location: De Grey: DG120

Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the online drop-in session here

Date: Thursday 16 January 2025

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Join the online drop-in session here