The English Language Support service is for all international students who have English as an additional language. We are here to help you
We offer opportunities to improve both your academic English and social language skills and our courses and workshops are a great way to meet other students from around the world. The service runs throughout the year and is delivered by dedicated English language teachers.
All workshops and 1:1 appointments require registration.
Please do not turn up if you have not registered
To register, scroll through our calendar and click on one of the dates below to access the registration form.
If you have any queries, please contact Language Unit
Janet Dugdale
English Language Teacher
After working as an English language specialist in various contexts abroad, primarily in Europe and East Africa, I joined the University of Hull in 2007.
I teach all areas of English and especially enjoy teaching academic writing skills. For me, it is vitally important that I create classes which give students the opportunity to work together to struggle with language challenges in ways which are creative, thought provoking and fun.
Annette Green
English Language Teacher
I have been teaching EFL for the past 26 years, teaching in Finland and Italy where I developed an interest in enhanced speaking skills. Since joining the university in 2007, I have taught a variety of English modules including English for Business and English for Academic Purposes.
The skill areas I enjoy teaching most are speaking and active listening. In my classroom students build these skills in an encouraging and interactive environment.
Shu-Mei Li
Language Tutor / Global Experience Coordinator
Originally from Taiwan and a champion of language learning, I have taught Chinese (Mandarin) and English as well as supported students on their language learning journeys for 15 years in the UK. My classroom is built on communication, collaboration, creativity and experimentation. Learning associated with interactive and fun activities is at the heart of my teaching.
I organise and promote language opportunities. I am passionate about seeing students develop and become more culturally agile and linguistically competent as they seek to become global citizens.
Alec Matussek
Language Unit Manager
I've been in ELT (English Language Teaching) for over 18 years and have spent most of that time living and working in East Asia. I came back to the UK in early 2022 for a new adventure in Hull.
In the classroom, I like to create a relaxed learning environment with plenty of opportunities for communication. I'm also interested different approaches to error correction and ways of working with the language that students produce in class.
The Language Unit is a team that exists within the directorate of Global Engagement at the University of Hull. Global Engagement offer a range of global opportunities to enable all students to have an international experience during their time with us. More information about the opportunities available to you can be found here: GLOBAL HULL