Student learning at La Trobe
The Academic Language and Learning (ALL) Unit works closely with teaching staff in the Faculties and on the Melbourne campus and the regional campuses to ensure that all La Trobe students – including those from non-English-speaking backgrounds – develop high-level academic speaking, writing, reading, and numeracy skills required for successful learning in their courses.
This site provides you with a wide range of resources to enhance your learning. You will find practical exercises and advice about academic reading, writing, note-taking, oral presentations, and tips on referencing, exam preparation and much more.
To find out more about what’s on offer, check with your subject coordinator, read your subject learning guides carefully, explore the links and resources on this site, and check out:
- You can improve your writing and reading by doing this free online course.
- Learning at university
- Speaking skills and academic vocabulary
- Reading and note-taking, editing and proof reading
- Writing, grammar and punctuation
- Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
- Revision and exam preparation
- Resources for ESL students
- Activities to accompany the Humanities and Social Sciences First Year Survival Guide
- A - Z The Open Universities offers a huge number of resources
- Stylish and very useful resources selected by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Referral for a consultation
To get a referral for a consultation with your Faculty / Campus specific ALL Unit, you need an appropriate staff member to fill in a Student Referral Form. Consultation availability is limited. To find out more about consultations, and who can refer you, go to your Faculty ALL Unit site; also see the information sheet for staff (PDF 381 KB).