Deakin is dedicated to providing support for you to continue to improve and build your academic English language and communication skills.
Clarity English
Deakin students have access to a suite of self-paced, interactive English language programs from Clarity English. Practice your grammar, improve your reading skills, learn more about Business English, and more.
- Log in to Clarity English with your Deakin ID
iDeaL
iDeaL is an online tool which you can use to find out which academic English language and communication skills services at Deakin are most relevant to your needs.
Language exchange program
Have you ever thought of learning a new language? Planning a trip and wanting to learn some simple phrases? Do you study a language and don't have friends to practise with? Well, Deakin Language Exchange Program is here for you!
Useful websites
| Website | Website description |
|---|---|
| Library resource guide | This guide includes links to English language resources available in the library. |
| Vocabulary builder | Learn new words every day. |
| Online writing lab | Writing tips and activities from Purdue Online Writing Lab. |
| BBC Learning English | Excellent resources for developing your vocabulary, practicing pronunciation, grammar activities and more. |
| ABC Four Corners | A popular Australian current affairs program – you can watch the stories and access the transcripts. |
| ABC Foreign Correspondent | International news stories with videos and transcripts. |
| Informit Edu TV | An online video streaming service available for Deakin students. Select from over 10,000 TV programs including documentaries, news and TV series. |
| English Language Growth | This resource advises students of ways to improve their English Language Growth. There are 5 Learning Modules for you to access. |