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Language and Academic Skills Support


The Language and Academic Skills (LAS) team provides advice and instruction about academic language and learning to international students.

The team is made up of teachers who can help you with reading, writing, listening and speaking skills (as well as many others) – both in and out of the classroom.

Contact LAS

Workshops at Hawthorn

Find out more about the following LAS workshops at the Hawthorn campus:


Workshops at Lilydale

Find out more about the following LAS workshops at the Lilydale campus:


Tuition at Prahran

Find out more about the following individual and small group tuition service (also offered at the Hawthorn campus).

There are two LAS offices: PA310 in the Faculty of Design building and PF203. To make a booking write your name and mobile number on the booking sheet outside the office doors.

Individuals and small groups can make appointments with Tim Murphy


Lunchtime Conversation Groups

One of the best ways to practise English conversation is in an informal setting with a friendly English-speaker and interesting students from different courses.


Individual and Small Group Appointments

Individuals or small groups (2 to 3 people) can book a 30 to 60 minute appointment with an LAS adviser at the Hawthorn, Prahran, Lilydale and Wantirna campuses.