This course is for all members of the University of Bath community who use English as a second language. It is designed to enhance your English language discussion skills and build your confidence with spoken communication. You will develop your vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills.
Course timetable
The course will run for five weeks; by enrolling, you are committing to attending all five sessions. They will take place from 14.15 - 15.15 on:
- 25 February 2026
- 4 March 2026
- 11 March 2026
- 18 March 2026
- 25 March 2026
How to enrol
To enrol on this course, you need to book a place in MySkills. Bookings will open at midday at 1 December 2025, and close 1 day before the first session, so please make sure you have enrolled by then.
If you have any questions about the course before you enrol, please email the Language Skills Team at language-skills@bath.ac.uk.
Other ways to develop your English Language skills
The Discussion Skills course is one way of developing your English Language skills. The Skills Centre also offers:
English Language Skills: These classes help you develop the English language skills you need to succeed in your studies and future career.
British Studies - Introduction to English Linguistics: On this 11-week course you will study different approaches to the analysis of the English language, gain a deeper understanding of how English works, and how we use it to communicate.