Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts

English as a Foreign Language

If English is not your first language and you would like to improve it, the University of Worcester Language Centre offers a range of classes and modules. University students who are unable to come to regular classes can also make use of the Language Support we offer.

Pre-sessional courses

4-week, 6-week and 12-week programmes

The Language Centre's pre-sessional courses are 4-week, 6-week or 12-week programmes for international students who have an offer from a British University for September 2012 but:

need to raise their IELTS or equivalent score
want to improve their level of general and academic English
seek an introduction to academic English and develop their study skills to succeed in UK Higher Education

More information about Pre-sessional courses

IELTS

IELTS* preparation classes

This course is ideal for you if:

you want to improve your English by working towards a recognised qualification
you need to demonstrate to your employer or sponsor that you have made progress while studying
you need to prove your language level for entrance to a school, college or university, or for prospective employment

*IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System

More information about IELTS preparation classes

General English

General English classes

If you live within traveling distance from the University of Worcester and want to improve your English, you can join our part-time evening classes.

The classes cover:

Speaking, listening, reading & writing
Vocabulary
Grammar

More information about General English classes

EFL undergraduate modules

Modules for undergraduate students

As an undergraduate, you can select English as a Foreign Language modules as one of your ‘free’ modules in your first and second year. Each module counts for 15 credit points towards your degree. Modules include: