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.
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.
There are 2 types of workshops:
- Language Support Workshops (LS): Help with the key language and skills for your lectures, presentations, seminars and assignments
- English Language for Study Development (ELSD): The language you need to participate successfully in the Study Development workshops this semester.
All sessions will take place remotely through Microsoft Teams. You can find details on our workshop series and register your place below.
| Date | Time | Workshop name | Objective | Workshop link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 12 February | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Reading and Notetaking |
Learn the language you need for the Study Development workshop |
Join workshop |
| Wednesday 17 February | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Making lectures work for you |
Learn and practise understanding lectures Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Join workshop |
| Friday 19 February | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Writing Academically |
Learn the language you need for the Study Development workshop |
Join workshop |
| Wednesday 24 February | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Building your vocabulary |
Learn how to increase your academic vocabulary Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Join workshop |
| Friday 26 February | 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Reflective Writing |
Learn the language you need for the Study Development workshop |
Join workshop |
| Wednesday 3 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Great grammar! Part 1 (LS) |
Review fundamental grammar for writing and speaking Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Join workshop |
| Friday 5 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Overcoming Procrastination and Perfectionism (ELSD) |
Learn the language you need for the Study Development workshop |
Join workshop |
| Wednesday 10 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Reading with a Reason (LS) |
Learn how to make better use of your reading. Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Join workshop |
| Friday 12 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Being Critical (ELSD) |
Learn the language you need for the Study Development workshop |
Join workshop |
| Wednesday 17 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Succeeding in Seminars (LS) |
Learn how to contribute and communicate in seminars Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Join workshop |
| Friday 19 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Working Productively from Home (ELSD) |
Learn the language you need for the Study Development workshop |
Join workshop |
| Wednesday 24 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Great grammar! Part 2 (LS) |
Review academic grammar for writing and speaking Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Join workshop |
| Friday 26 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Finishing your Assignment (ELSD) |
Learn the language you need for the Study Development workshop |
Coming soon |
| Wednesday 31 March | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Perfecting your Presentations (LS) |
Review and practise presentation language and skills Optional discussion practice: 2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Join workshop |
Upcoming events
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Pancake Day
YSJ Chaplaincy and Insessional Support and Language Development (ISLD) invite you to celebrate Pancake Day with us on Teams. Join us for conversation, a quiz and some creativity (no artistic skill required!) Learn about British pancakes and teach us about food from your culture. We look forward to seeing you there!
Open to current students