Study Skills Series

CEF-SS Series

Practical study skills courses designed to help students manage the academic demands of English-medium higher education. This series focuses on organisation, independent learning, and understanding academic expectations, supporting students to work more efficiently and confidently across their courses.

Who this series is for

• Students starting or already enrolled in English-medium university programmes
• Students who feel overwhelmed by workload, deadlines, or academic expectations
• Students who understand course content but struggle with organisation or planning
• International students adjusting to new academic systems and teaching styles

What you will work on

• Understanding academic expectations, assessment criteria, and feedback
• Planning and managing workload across multiple courses and deadlines
• Reading strategies for academic texts and reading lists
• Note-making systems that support revision and assignment writing
• Study routines, independence, and confidence as a university learner

How it works

• Delivered through six-week Google Classroom-based programmes, each designed around a clear outcome
• One 45-minute guided Goolge Meet session per week, with practical tools and strategies
• Students work with structured tasks that transfer directly to their real university study
• Programmes offered at B1–B2 and B2–C1+ levels, with language support built in
• Students can take one programme or combine programmes across the academic year

Programmes in this series

Programme 1 – University Ready Bootcamp

A practical foundation programme for students preparing to start university, or in the first weeks of term. Builds confidence, routines, and systems for independent study.

• Understanding university expectations (lectures, seminars, reading lists)
• Workload planning and weekly study structure
• Reading strategies for academic texts
• Note-making systems for lectures and readings
• Academic communication (emails, participation, asking for help)
• A personalised study plan for the next month

Programme 2 – Assessment & Performance Toolkit

Designed for students already enrolled who want clearer methods for managing assignments, improving performance, and using feedback effectively.

• Understanding briefs, criteria, and what lecturers are really assessing
• Planning and structuring academic work efficiently
• Research workflow and practical source use
• Drafting without overwhelm (time-saving approaches)
• Editing and improving using feedback
• Submission checklist + next-assignment plan

Next Step

If you’re not sure which programme is right for your situation, book a short consultation and I’ll recommend the best starting point based on your course, workload, and timeline.