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Language Centre

The Language Centre has a long history of providing Language Training and support for students, staff and the wider community. We pride ourselves on the friendly and professional services that we provide.

Pre-Sessional Academic English

Pre-Sessional Academic English is for students who need to raise their language level before starting degree courses.

Our pre-sessional courses aim to help you make the transition to study at the University of Aberdeen and focuses on the language and skills that you will need including:

Planning and structuring longer pieces of writing
Using source material in your writing
Developing strategies and skills for effective academic study
Developing active reading & listening skills
Participating in seminars and giving academic presentations

Advantages of taking these courses include:

Successful completion removes the language condition on your offer
Preparation for life and study at the University of Aberdeen
Making friends and meeting other international students

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Find out more about Pre-Sessional English courses

ASkE Academic Skills in English (in-session)

These classes are designed for all international students who have started their degree studies.

The Language Centre offers support with both Academic Writing and Communication Skills. We offer general sessions as well as some sessions specifically related to your degree subject. 

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More about our ASkE Academic Skills in English (in-session)

Evening Classes

Evening Classes are for those who would like to learn a new language or to continue language learning.

The Language Centre offers a wide range of modern foreign language evening classes from beginners to advanced, including: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

We offer evening IELTS preparation and General English courses.

We also offer English language courses for students whose first language is not English and who have started their degree studies.

The courses are open to University of Aberdeen staff, students and the general public.

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Find out more about Evening Classes from the Language Centre