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develop the reading, writing and listening skills you need for effective learning. But before you start, you will need a reasonable standard of written and spoken English so you can:</p> <ul> <li>make best use of study materials, including printed books, video and audio</li> <li>communicate effectively with your tutor or fellow students</li> <li>seek help from other OU staff (e.g. your Student Support Team or the Computing Helpdesk).</li> </ul></div><div class='int-grid5 image image--align-right'><img src='/courses/Courses/media/Courses/Landing%20Pages/Images/Happy-couple-talking-outdoors-750x500.jpg?ext=.jpg' class='fullwidth' alt="" /></div></div> </div><div class='int-container'><div class='int-row '><div class='int-grid12'><h2>What’s my current level of English?</h2> <p>When you apply, we may ask you to confirm you’re a competent user of English. The table below lists qualifications that typically demonstrate English ability and our recommended minimum grade/score.</p><table cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%"><tr class="ou-table-header"><td style="vertical-align: top;"><strong>Qualification</strong></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><strong>Recommended Minimum</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">GCSEs (or equivalent)</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Grade 4 (formerly, grade C)</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">A levels/AS levels (or equivalent)</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Pass</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">National Literacy /Functional English/Key Skills</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Level 2</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.ielts.org/" target="_blank">International English Language Testing (IELTS)</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">5.5–6.5</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale" target="_blank">Common European Framework of Reference for Languages</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">B2</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/" target="_blank">Cambridge English Language Assessment</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">First Certificate in English</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151715/https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/Highereducationanduniversities/Page1/EURO-BACC" target="_blank">European Baccalaureate</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">L2, 7.5</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.ibo.org/" target="_blank">International Baccalaureate</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">English Language A1, Standard level Grade 5 or Higher Level Grade 4</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.ets.org/toefl" target="_blank">Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">87–109</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/english-language" target="_blank">Trinity</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">7–9</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.ets.org/toeic" target="_blank">Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Listening (400), Reading (385), Speaking (160), Writing (150)</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">Certificate in English Language</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Intermediate</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/qualifications/business/" target="_blank">Business English Certificate (BEC)</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Intermediate</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.pitman-training.com/" target="_blank">Pitman</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Intermediate 1st Class</td></tr></table><h2>No qualifications, or still not sure?</h2> <p>If you're still not sure if your English skills are at the right level, try this short activity.</p> <h3>Find out if your English is good enough</h3> <p>Look through the following statements about reading, writing, speaking and listening. For each statement, use the buttons to indicate your level of agreement. When you've shown your rating against each statement, we'll give you some advice about what to do next.</p> <div id="engForm" class="diagnostic js-diagnostic" data-formtype="good-english-interactive"> <div class="answer table-responsive"> <h3>Reading</h3> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question1">I can understand written material, both fact and fiction, dealing with topics that I am interested in.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col">Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer1a" id="answer11b11"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer1" id="answer1a" aria-label="question1 answer1lbl1"/> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can understand texts on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer1b" id="answer11b12"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer1" id="answer1b" aria-label="answer1lbl2"/> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can understand texts on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer1c" id="answer11b13"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer1" id="answer1c" aria-label="answer1lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can understand texts on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer1d" id="answer11b14"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer1" id="answer1d" aria-label="answer1lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can understand texts on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer1e" id="answer11b15"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer1" id="answer1e" aria-label="answer1lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can understand texts on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question2"> I can read articles and reports about current issues and can identify the attitude or point of view of the writer.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col"> Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer2a" id="answer2lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer2" id="answer2a" aria-label="question2 answer2lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can read basic articles and reports about contemporary problems and I can identify the attitudes or points of view of the writer.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer2b" id="answer2lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer2" id="answer2b" aria-label="answer2lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can read basic articles and reports about contemporary problems and I can identify the attitudes or points of view of the writer.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer2c" id="answer2lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer2" id="answer2c" aria-label="answer2lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can read basic articles and reports about contemporary problems and I can identify the attitudes or points of view of the writer.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer2d" id="answer2lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer2" id="answer2d" aria-label="answer2lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can read basic articles and reports about contemporary problems and I can identify the attitudes or points of view of the writer.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer2e" id="answer2lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer2" id="answer2e" aria-label="answer2lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can read basic articles and reports about contemporary problems and I can identify the attitudes or points of view of the writer.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="answer table-responsive"> <h3>Writing</h3> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question3"> I can produce a clear and detailed piece of writing on a wide range of topics related to my everyday life, my job or my interests.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col">Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer3a" id="answer3lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer3" id="answer3a" aria-label="question3 answer3lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can write a clearly-organised text on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer3b" id="answer3lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer3" id="answer3b" aria-label="answer3lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can write a clearly-organised text on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer3c" id="answer3lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer3" id="answer3c" aria-label="answer3lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can write a clearly-organised text on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer3d" id="answer3lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer3" id="answer3d" aria-label="answer3lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can write a clearly-organised text on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer3e" id="answer3lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer3" id="answer3e" aria-label="answer3lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can write a clearly-organised text on topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question4"> I am ready to start writing essays or reports that present information and include well-argued reasons to support my point of view.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col">Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer4a" id="answer4lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer4" id="answer4a" aria-label="question4 answer4lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I am ready to start writing essays or reports that present information and give formal reasons to support my point of view.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer4b" id="answer4lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer4" id="answer4b" aria-label="answer4lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I am ready to start writing essays or reports that present information and give formal reasons to support my point of view.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer4c" id="answer4lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer4" id="answer4c" aria-label="answer4lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I am ready to start writing essays or reports that present information and give formal reasons to support my point of view.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer4d" id="answer4lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer4" id="answer4d" aria-label="answer4lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I am ready to start writing essays or reports that present information and give formal reasons to support my point of view.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer4e" id="answer4lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer4" id="answer4e" aria-label="answer4lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I am ready to start writing essays or reports that present information and give formal reasons to support my point of view.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="answer table-responsive"> <h3>Speaking</h3> <p>While reading and writing are important skills, you'll also come across video and audio material in your study. You’ll also need to communicate effectively with your tutor and fellow students and may need to speak to a member of staff to get help. These skills are reflected in the following:</p> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question5">I can take an active part in discussions about topics related to my everyday life, my job or my areas of interest.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col">Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer5a" id="answer5lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer5" id="answer5a" aria-label="question5 answer5lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can take part in discussions about topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer5b" id="answer5lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer5" id="answer5b" aria-label="answer5lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can take part in discussions about topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer5c" id="answer5lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer5" id="answer5c" aria-label="answer5lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can take part in discussions about topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer5d" id="answer5lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer5" id="answer5d" aria-label="answer5lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can take part in discussions about topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer5e" id="answer5lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer5" id="answer5e" aria-label="answer5lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can take part in discussions about topics related to my everyday life, my job or something I am interested in.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question6">I can present my own and other people’s viewpoints on current issues, giving reasons and explanations for these differing opinions.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col"> Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col"> Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col"> Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col"> Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col"> Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer6a" id="answer6lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer6" id="answer6a" aria-label="question6 answer6lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can briefly give reasons and explanations for my opinions and plans.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer6b" id="answer6lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer6" id="answer6b" aria-label="answer6lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can briefly give reasons and explanations for my opinions and plans.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer6c" id="answer6lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer6" id="answer6c" aria-label="answer6lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can briefly give reasons and explanations for my opinions and plans.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer6d" id="answer6lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer6" id="answer6d" aria-label="answer6lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can briefly give reasons and explanations for my opinions and plans.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer6e" id="answer6lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer6" id="answer6e" aria-label="answer6lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can briefly give reasons and explanations for my opinions and plans.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question7">I can outline the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions in detail, with reasons.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col">Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer7a" id="answer7lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer7" id="answer7a" aria-label="question7 answer7lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can tell a story or the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer7b" id="answer7lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer7" id="answer7b" aria-label="answer7lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can tell a story or the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer7c" id="answer7lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer7" id="answer7c" aria-label="answer7lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can tell a story or the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer7d" id="answer7lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer7" id="answer7d" aria-label="answer7lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can tell a story or the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer7e" id="answer7lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer7" id="answer7e" aria-label="answer7lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can tell a story or the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="answer table-responsive"> <h3>Listening</h3> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question8">I can understand most of a speech or a lecture and can follow even a complex argument, as long as the topic is reasonably familiar.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col">Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer8a" id="answer8lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer8" id="answer8a" aria-label="question8 answer8lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can understand the main ideas of a speech or a lecture and can follow even a complex argument, as long as the topic is reasonably familiar.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer8b" id="answer8lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer8" id="answer8b" aria-label="answer8lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can understand the main ideas of a speech or a lecture and can follow even a complex argument, as long as the topic is reasonably familiar.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer8c" id="answer8lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer8" id="answer8c" aria-label="answer8lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can understand the main ideas of a speech or a lecture and can follow even a complex argument, as long as the topic is reasonably familiar.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer8d" id="answer8lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer8" id="answer8d" aria-label="answer8lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can understand the main ideas of a speech or a lecture and can follow even a complex argument, as long as the topic is reasonably familiar.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer8e" id="answer8lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer8" id="answer8e" aria-label="answer8lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can understand the main ideas of a speech or a lecture and can follow even a complex argument, as long as the topic is reasonably familiar.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="eng"> <caption class="int-left" id="question9">I can understand most films, TV news and current affairs programmes.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="one int-center" scope="col">Strongly disagree</th> <th class="two int-center" scope="col">Disagree</th> <th class="three int-center" scope="col">Neither agree nor disagree</th> <th class="four int-center" scope="col">Agree</th> <th class="five int-center" scope="col">Strongly agree</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer9a" id="answer9lbl1"> <input type="radio" value="1" name="answer9" id="answer9a" aria-label="question9 answer9lbl1"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly disagree that I can understand most films, TV news and current affairs programmes.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer9b" id="answer9lbl2"> <input type="radio" value="2" name="answer9" id="answer9b" aria-label="answer9lbl2"> <span class="int-hide">Disagree that I can understand most films, TV news and current affairs programmes.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer9c" id="answer9lbl3"> <input type="radio" value="3" name="answer9" id="answer9c" aria-label="answer9lbl3" checked=""> <span class="int-hide">Neither agree nor disagree that I can understand most films, TV news and current affairs programmes.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer9d" id="answer9lbl4"> <input type="radio" value="4" name="answer9" id="answer9d" aria-label="answer9lbl4"> <span class="int-hide">Agree that I can understand most films, TV news and current affairs programmes.</span> </label> </td> <td class="int-center" > <label for="answer9e" id="answer9lbl5"> <input type="radio" value="5" name="answer9" id="answer9e" aria-label="answer9lbl5"> <span class="int-hide">Strongly agree that I can understand most films, TV news and current affairs programmes.</span> </label> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <br /> <button type="submit" role="button" id="check-eng" class="int-button int-button-soft-btn int-floatRight">Check your skills</button> </div> <br /> <br /> <div id="IMEGE_RevealText1" class="IT" style="display: none"> <h2>We recommend you develop your English language further</h2> <p>You'll probably need to improve your language skills further to cope with university study. You could try one or more of the following options:</p> <ul> <li>to help you gain confidence in academic English, use the online resource available on the <a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/developing-academic-english" target="_blank">English for OU Study</a> website.</li> <li>your local college or adult learning centre will offer English language courses.</li> </ul> <p>If in doubt, <a href="/contact" target="_blank">contact our advisers</a> and we'll be happy to talk through your options.</p> <h4>Useful links</h4> <h5>England</h5> <ul> <li>The National Careers Service gives information on courses in <a href="https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/course-directory/home" target="_blank">English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://www.learndirect.com/" target="_blank">LearnDirect</a> provides information on local courses in basic English for UK residents.</li> <li><a href="http://www.englishuk.com/en/about-us" target="_blank">English UK</a> allows you to search for English language courses at associated language schools and centres.</li> </ul> <h5>Scotland</h5> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/" target="_blank">Skills Development Scotland</a> has a course search facility on its website.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45678.html" target="_blank">SQA Scotland</a> has a course on English for speakers of other languages.</li> </ul> <h5>Wales</h5> <ul> <li>The <a href="https://gov.wales/education-skills" target="_blank">Education and Skills</a> section of the Welsh Government's website includes information on education and training.</li> </ul> </div> <div id="IMEGE_RevealText2" class="IT" style="display: none"> <h2>We recommend an English language review</h2> <p>The statements you’ve ranked indicate that your language skills are at the minimum level required for university study, and you may find it quite demanding. How well you manage may depend on your experience and knowledge of the language and terms used in the subject you want to study, and the time you have available for study.</p> <p>With this in mind, you may decide to improve your English language skills before studying with us. You could:</p> <ul> <li>check your local college or adult learning centre for English language courses.</li> <li>try our <a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/developing-academic-english" target="_blank">English for OU Study</a> tutorial to help you gain confidence in academic English.</li> <li>study a short <a href="/courses/do-it/access" target="_blank">Access module</a>* to build confidence and study skills. You'll also be introduced to your chosen subject area and the OU's style of learning, and by the end of your studies you'll be well prepared for a full OU course.</li> <li>study our module <a href="/courses/modules/l185" target="_blank">English for academic purposes online</a>, which is designed to help you develop the specific language skills you need for successful academic study in English. If you are studying for an OU qualification, you may be able to count this module towards it – check the qualification details carefully, or <a href="/contact/" target="_blank">contact us</a> if you're not sure.</li> </ul> <p>*<em>Access modules are currently only available for students resident in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Ireland.</em></p> </div> <div id="IMEGE_RevealText3" class="IT" style="display: none"> <h2>Your English language skills should be able to cope with OU level 1 study</h2> <p> You should be able to cope with the demands of your first OU module, which will help you develop the reading, writing and listening skills you need for effective learning as you study. Your success may also depend on your experience and knowledge of language used in your subject, and the time you have available to set aside for study.</p> <p> If you'd like to build confidence and study skills before you start, you could consider taking a short <a href="/courses/do-it/access" target="_blank">Access module</a> first. 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