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Language and Learning Support

Language and Learning Support is free and confidential, assisting you with skills development tailored to your specific unit. We also work with both students and lecturers to help learners understand assignment requirements and improve communication and study skills for their discipline.

Our services

Study skills resources

Study skills are essential for your success. We want to help you develop your study skills and make the most of your time at CDU. The Study Skills webpage has guides to help you throughout your studies.

Online tutor

As a CDU student you have access to Tutor.com 24/7 via your Learnline units. In each Learnline unit, look for a folder labelled Support.

In your Learnline unit, look for a folder labelled Support. In this folder, you will find a link to Online Tutors.
Peer Study Programs

PASS: Peer Assisted Study Sessions

  • Work with fellow students to improve your understanding.
  • Meet in-person or online via Microsoft Teams.

Peer Mentoring

  • Senior students can help you navigate your first semester at CDU.
  • Be referred to and get information about the range of support and services available to you.
Recorded workshops

Recordings on this page are NOT live workshops. They are an overview of activities and materials from live workshops that you can review in your own time.

You will benefit most from these recordings if you pause the video to try some of the activities.

Critical Thinking

Engaging academic oral presentations

Introduction to academic writing

Paraphrasing and synthesizing resources

Practice your paraphrasing

Reading for university

Return to study: harness your strengths as a mature student

Revision strategies

Understanding assignments and grading criteria

Useful tools for academic writing

 

Workshops

Language and Learning workshops focus on the skills that you need to do well at university. Whenever possible, we encourage you to join a live workshop for a rich, interactive learning experience, which includes:

  • discussion with Advisors and other students
  • participation in learning activities 
  • the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback.

Workshops are held either on campus or online, and they are free to all students at CDU.

Visit our calendar page for this semester's schedule.

Make an appointment (individual support)

Language and Learning Advisors are available for individual consultations about English language skills, assignments, writing, presentations and other study skills.

Make an appointment at your closest campus or arrange an online appointment with an advisor at any of our campuses.

Appointments can be made up to 7 days in advance.

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