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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On this page:
- Weekly academic discussion group
- English language and study support workshops
- Upcoming events.
Attend our weekly academic discussion group
Join our weekly discussion group, on Thursdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Try out your discussion and argument skills on academic topics. Practise critical thinking and giving your opinion, with no assessments or preparation needed.
The discussion group takes place on Microsoft Teams. Use the link below to join a meeting.
JOIN WEEKLY DISCUSSION GROUP (MICROSOFT TEAMS)
Attend a workshop
The Insessional Support and Language Development team (ISLD) run workshops during the study year to help you improve the language and skills you need for successful participation in your university studies. These are open to all York St John students.
All sessions will take place remotely through Microsoft Teams. You can find details on our workshop series and join the sessions using the links below.
Semester 1 workshops
| Date | Time | Workshop name | Workshop link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 15 October | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Making lectures work for you Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Coming soon |
| Friday 22 October | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Building your vocabulary Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Coming soon |
| Friday 29 October | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Reading with a reason Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Coming soon |
| Friday 5 November | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Great Grammar! Part 1 Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Coming soon |
| Friday 12 November | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Succeeding in seminars Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Coming soon |
| Friday 19 November | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Great grammar! Part 2 Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Coming soon |
| Friday 26 November | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Perfecting your presentations Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Coming soon |
| Friday 3 December | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Language Support help session for any questions you might have | Coming soon |
| Friday 7 January | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Language Support help session for any questions you might have | Coming soon |
| Friday 14 January | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Language Support help session for any questions you might have | Coming soon |
| Friday 21 January | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Language Support help session for any questions you might have | Coming soon |
| Friday 28 January | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Language Support help session for any questions you might have | Coming soon |