This course by the University of Reading serves as a substantial introduction for international students seeking to write academic essays in the English language, with exercises in grammar, essay organization, and tone.

Writing essays is a daunting task, especially in an academic context.

To write effectively, you need to generate relevant ideas, arrange them in a logical order, and, last but not least, express them using the proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

This University of Reading course covers the basics of academic essay-writing in English through helpful videos, exercises, and articles that break down the essay-writing process, as well as real examples of student writing.

Created and presented by Anne Vicary, Sebastian Watkins, Brian Turner, Steve Thomas, and Jonathan Smith of the English for Academic Purposes and Technology-enhanced Learning programs, the course is perfect for those seeking to improve their writing skills.