May 2023 will see the formal launch of our newly established English Language Hub for UK based Arden students, following the successful implementation of our courses and services in Berlin last year. We are excited to be able to provide language support to students who don’t have English as their first language to complement the academic skills support already available to all students.  We are here to help you to improve your fluency and confidence when speaking in English as well as your writing accuracy for your essays and reports which we will do through a variety of services. 

What does The English Language Hub Provide?

Fundamentals of Academic English Course

  • For every new student (starting in May for Birmingham and Tower Hill students)
  • Seven weeks long
  • Two hours per week
  • Initially online but future courses will include face-to-face options
  • Focus on improving assignments and writing in English

One-to-one appointments

  • 25-minutes one-to-one with an academic English specialist
  • Share a piece of your work for language feedback
  • Focus on your own individual language issues
  • Receive feedback on written work or other types of assignments

Optional Academic English Workshops

  • Online
  • A wide range of topics
  • Available throughout the year
  • 1 hour long
  • Topics such as ‘How to Write a Formal Email’ and ‘4 tools for Paraphrasing’

Study Centre Clubs and Events

  • Get together face-to-face to focus on useful language related skills
  • Regular and one-off events
  • Debates, drop-in sessions, presentation practice, business pitching and more

Meet the Team

We recognise that studying in a second language can be challenging and so our dedicated team of patient, kind and friendly English language experts will guide and support you step-by-step through your Arden studies.  You can learn more about us here -

Meet English Language Hub Team | Arden Library

Find out more or book a one-to-one appointment or Workshop at Arden Library

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