English for learning
Are you thinking about starting an OU course but are worried that your English language and academic skills are not going to be good enough? English for learning provides support and guidance on improving your English skills and helps you discover how academic English is used in our courses.
Are you worried about whether you can produce a good enough standard of academic English for your studies?
Are you about to start an Open University (OU) course but you are not sure whether your English language skills are good enough?
Or have you started an OU course and found that your level of English is making study difficult?
- English language and OU study - if you are concerned about your skill level and how it may affect your studies.
- Difficulties with English language - overcoming the reasons why people may have problems.
- Using English language - improve your reading, writing, listening or speaking.
- How is academic English used in your course? - examples of OU course materials will give an indication of what's expected.
- Test your English language ability - online diagnostics and tests to check your proficiency.
- Further links and resources for English - useful websites and printed material to help you develop your English skills.
Booklet
This booklet complements what you will find on this website. If you are an OU student and would like a printed copy of this booklet, contact your regional centre.
You will need your OU computer username and password to access the booklet.
Assessment query
Check out the Assessment site for help with queries about the assessment of your studies with the Open University.
Activities
We have English language activities you can work through. You will need your OU computer username and password to access these. They are on license to us from Southampton University.
Listen to OU web pages
If you find it easier to listen than to read or need help pronouncing words, try Browsealoud on any OU web page.