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Global English

Global English In-Person

Global English is a series of workshops designed to help you improve your spoken and written English, in everyday use and in your academic work.

Join Dr Paul Brewer in a series of 6 interactive workshops to practise and develop your speaking and writing skills for studying in a friendly, welcoming environment. These sessions take place in Stockwell Street Library, in the Academic Skills Hub on the First Floor.
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  1. Life in the UK (Friday 24th October) - Introduction to English Language use in cross cultural situations.
     
  2. Formal and informal English (Friday 31st October). Formal and informal vocabulary and when to use these different types of English.
     
  3. Writing in English (Friday 7th November) - a closer look at written English in academic settings. Improve your writing for Essays and brush up your writing for professional purposes, including email and letter writing.
     
  4. Presentations (Friday 14th November) - increasingly presentations are becoming key to demonstrating your knowledge and skills. This session will focus on academic presentations, helping you to develop strategies for speaking in formal settings.
     
  5. Grammar Part 1 (Friday 21st November) - Exploring typical structures for academic writing - tense and aspect; voice (active/passive); Strategies for self-improvement and practice. 
     
  6. Grammar Part 2 (Friday 28th November) - Exploring typical structures for academic writing - articles, prepositions. Strategies for self-improvement and practice.
Dates & Times:
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Friday, October 24, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Friday, October 31, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Friday, November 7, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Friday, November 14, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Friday, November 21, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Friday, November 28, 2025
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Location:
Academic Skills Hub, 1st Floor, Stockwell Street Library ( 10_1004 )
Campus:
Greenwich Campus
Audience:
  All students     International Students     New students-January  
Categories:
  In-Person     Online     Global English  

Registration is required. There are 20 seats available.

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