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I’d like to refine my academic literacy skills in English

ADTIS  (Teaching Programme) works at the point where academic communication and language skills meet. Our purpose is to support international students to develop the academic literacy skills in English required to succeed in their specialist academic work.

ADTIS Courses



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I see that the ADTIS people are much more confident about the start of their course than even the native speakers ... and to know about the ongoing support is a great relief.

ADTIS Student 

I'd like to take a language course, what are my options?

CULP  (Teaching Programme) provides courses in eighteen languages for all students and staff of the University, and also offering teaching directly to specific Faculties or Departments and recently to the general public.



CULP Courses



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Thank you for offering this cheerful online course. It really helped me to stay positive during the lockdown, the best well-being activity ever.

CULP Online Student

I'd like some personal advice on learning a language

The Advising Team (Advice and Learning) is here to support you, on a one-to-one basis, exploring resources and opportunities to structure a path towards your personal language learning goals.



Advice and Support for Learning



Foundation Year

Free fully-funded one-year course

We are delighted to be participating in the delivery of the University of Cambridge Foundation Year, providing opportunities for all participants to learn languages through our CULP Courses.

Structure a path towards your personal language goals.

The Advising Team

Latest News

01Apr
19/Apr

Easter 2024 Closure

The John Trim Centre (JTC) for independent language learning will be closed to learners and reopen on Monday 22 April 2024.


14Feb

CULP Easter Semi-intensive Courses

Provisional timetable - may be subject to change.


Open Courseware

Open Courseware
Freely downloadable, built in-house, language learning resources.

The LC Virtual Tour 

The LC Virtual Tour
 Discover what we can offer you.

Study Spacefinder

Spacefinder LC
A UL web-based service which matches students with appropriate study spaces and comprises over 180 spaces.