Classroom participation and individual/group presentations require you to speak up and present well. The only way to improve is to do it, again and again, with constructive feedback. HELPS provides a safe and supportive environment for you to build your confidence and improve your speaking/presentation skills.
Speaking support
Conversations@UTS
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Conversations@UTS provides a great opportunity to practise your English conversation skills and meet new people in a friendly and relaxed environment. These online one hour group sessions aim to develop your confidence in joining casual conversations – socially, at university and at work. Come and join the discussion!
Conversations@UTS is both online and on campus!
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HELPS Buddy Program
Our HELPS buddy program matches international students with UTS student and staff volunteers. Some buddies exchange languages eg. English/Japanese while others get together once a week and speak English only. It’s a great way to improve listening, conversation and pronunciation skills in an informal, Australian way!
Connect with your buddy online or on campus!
HELPS TalkFest
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TalkFest is a free, fun-filled event that connects international students and volunteers to promote cultural exchange. TalkFest is an opportunity to meet other students, practise conversation skills and have fun!
Daily Workshops
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We run daily workshops throughout the Autumn and Spring teaching periods on the following topics:
- Improve Your Writing
- Improve Your Grammar
- Improve Your Speaking
One-to-One consultation
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Having a one-to-one consultation is an opportunity for an in-depth discussion in relation to your specific needs on an assessment. However, you can request a consultation to practise your presentation or discuss how to improve your speaking skills in general.
Mid-year Intensive programs
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We are running intensive academic English programs (Writing + Speaking) in July. The workshops are free and open to all UTS students.