Research has shown that good language and communication skills are critical components for your success in PBL.
Here are useful information on generic skills - grammar, professional report writing, pronunciation, spelling, and communication:
VU STUDENT LEARNING SERVICES
This site is being developed specifically for Victoria University students. It is complemented by weekly workshops that are conducted during semester for those who prefer to learn in a class environment. Contact the Student Learning Unit on 9919 4744 for details.
VU STUDENT LEARNING WORKSHOPS
The Student Learning Unit runs both special workshops (timetabled on specific dates) and weekly support sessions on various subjects. These are free to VU students.
GUIDE TO GRAMMAR AND WRITING
This site deals with issues of writing at the sentence, paragraph and essay level. It contains interactive exercises.
WRITING LAB AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY
At this site under the heading of "Handouts for Students and Teachers" there is a wide range of topics to choose from including English as a second language, research and documentation sources and professional writing.
DAILY GRAMMAR EDITING SERVICE
Through this site you can subscribe to a mailing list and receive regular information on aspects of English grammar through email.
PHONETICS & LINGUISTICS - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
This site provides hints on pronunciation.
ESL CAFE - DAVE SPERLING
Develop your social and English conversational communication skills.
