BBC Pronunciation

Amongst all of the other great English language related materials on the BBC, this, I have found, to be a good place to go to if you'd like to improve your English pronunciation. Make sure you try the quizzes asnd listen to the radio programmes.

BBC Learning English - Pronunciation Tips

Comprehensive Reading

Reading books other than your textbooks is a great idea. It not only helps your reading skills, but also your vocabulary development, understanding of collocations, and reading skills. It's also a lot of fun (in my opinion).  Take a look at these sites to get you started:


Penguin Readers

Beyond Penguin Readers

Oxford University Press

Dictionaries

I often get asked which dictionaries are useful to help with improving your Academic English. A good dictionary should not only include a definition, but also include advice on the following:

- pronunciation/stress
- common collocations
- example sentences
- common synonyms / antonyms

Comparing the IELTs and TOEFL Scores

Click on the link below to compare your IELTS and TOEFL scores:

Academic Reading Skills Books

I have used these books in the past for improving student's academic reading skills.  Please make sure you check the contents pages and reviews before purchasing.

Reading and Vocabulary Skills Exercises

You can use a lot of the Townsend and Press's online materials for free.  They are particularly good for reading and vocabulary skills development.

Townsend and Press

CGGEnglish : ESL : Academic English

Academic Writing Books

These two books have come recommended as good to help you with your academic writing skills.  The first one is more for Masters/PHD students and the second one is a more general introduction.  Take a look at their contents pages and see if they might be useful for you.