Academic and English language support

English Conversation Groups

English Conversation Groups are designed to assist international and local students from a non- English speaking background to develop confidence in English conversation.

Student volunteers facilitate sessions in a fun and friendly environment on various Western Sydney University campuses

Online resources for English reading, writing and spoken language

• Study Smart: Access resources to support you with assignment writing and study skills. You can also book an appointment with a Study Smart Librarian for one to one support with academic writing, referencing and study skills.
• Academic Literacy Workshops: Free two and four-day workshops to support you with critical analysis,  assignment writing and referencing.

• Learn English from home at your own pace. The Library offers the below interactive modules online via their eResources listings:
  • OED: Oxford English Dictionary (Oxford University Press) (opens in a new window)
  • Tense Buster (opens in a new window)
• Speech Active: Improve your English pronunciation, verbal conversation and interview skills.

Mathematics Support

• Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH) The Hub provides students at all stages of their degree with Maths and Statistics support.

Help with units (PASS)

• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Drop-in study groups run by students who have previously completed the subject with top results. You don’t need to register.