Since the department was established, the work of the English language Teaching team, within the Centre for Applied Linguistics, has been supporting the development of English language skills and language competence within the university.

Main areas of our work

Our language support provision is divided into five main strands:

• Pre-sessional English course- this is a five or ten-week intensive English course which takes place during the university's summer vacation.
• In-sessional English language support- language classes, and other means of support, offered all year round (except during vacation time);
• Learning English On-Line at Warwick: these web pages have been designed to offer you help, advice and practice in developing your English language skills on your own.
• Pre-Requisite English Programme (PREP) (formerly Intensive Course in English) - a full-time language improvement programme for graduates.
• Supplementary Courses - In addition to the main PREP course, and depending on demand, these courses may be available.

We also provide dedicated language support to closed groups of students within departments, such as WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group), the Medical School, Life Sciences, MOAC, Law, Statistics and Warwick Business School, amongst others. If any department is interested in organising a dedicated. targeted course for their students, they should contact us for advice.

The aims of our work in language support

• To support and assist international students (as well as staff, and international partners of staff and students) in making the most of their learning experience at the University of Warwick, through the provision of relevant, effective language support programmes, activities and materials;
• To provide ongoing help, training and advice to international students, staff and partners in all areas of academic language study;
• To work with a wide range of stakeholders within the university and beyond to achieve these aims (see below for our main contacts).

Our main contacts

Through direct involvement with the needs of the international student community, we have regular contact with international students, and also the following departments within the university:

• Centre for Applied Linguistics (Undergraduate and MA programmes and Short Courses)
• The International Office
• The Senior Tutor's Office
• The Student's Union
• The Learning and Development Centre
• The Disability Co-ordinator
• The Learning Grid
• The Graduate School
• Student Development
• The University Library
• Postgraduate Admissions 
• Academic Office
• Academic departments (and their admissions tutors)
• Warwick International Office Representatives based outside the UK
• Warwick Food and Drink
• Careers Service 
• Colleges of FE which run the Warwick HEFP (foundation) programme

Our activities

Our language teaching staff are qualified and trained to work in a specialised capacity with international students. All hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and teaching qualifications. Language tutors are, variously, involved in:

• Teaching (courses and one-to-one support) in English for Academic Purposes
• Assessment of language proficiency
• Internal moderation of courses, such as the English component of the Higher Education Foundation programme
• Specialised participation in short courses offered by the short course unit
• Advice and support for international students
• Publication of a range of teaching materials (e.g. course books, electronic materials, etc).
• Research activities and academic publications
• Editorial work
• External examining and assessment of outside courses
• Outreach activities 
• Conference attendance
• University-wide equal opportunities and disability issues
• Staff development for international lecturers
• Provision of advice on English language entry levels and qualifications
• Induction events for students across the university
• Training and support for those working with international students