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Getting started: Language

The Getting started: Language quiz is a quick self-evaluation tool. It will raise your awareness of your ability to communicate in the areas of reading, listening, writing, and speaking at tertiary level.

The RMIT University Library offers a range of language support for you to improve your communication in these areas and self-access resources are available at the end of the quiz.

Good luck with your studies at RMIT!

Are you Language Ready?

There are four categories: reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
For each category, select the statement that best describes you.
You will not be tracked – the quiz is anonymous.
On completion of the quiz, you will be given tailored feedback for each area. You will also find links to study resources on the RMIT Learning Lab to help you improve your language skills.

My Results

Thanks for taking the quiz. Spend some time thinking about your results.

Visit the RMIT Learning Lab for all your language support needs throughout your studies. The resources below are a great starting point to prepare you for university.

Reading		Reading
Listening		Listening
Writing		Writing
Speaking		Speaking

Study Resources

What next? Use the resources below to support your studies at RMIT.

You can also visit the RMIT Learning Lab for all your academic study, writing, and English language support throughout your studies.

Improve your language on the RMIT Learning Lab:

Writing skills: Check out some of the essential writing skills needed in tertiary study.
Reading skills: Learn about skimming and scanning strategies as well as how to organise the information you have just read.
Spelling: Learn about the major spelling rules used in the English language with activities that will test your skills.
Oral presentations: Plan and prepare for oral presentations at university with these resources.
Tips from students: A series of videos from RMIT international students sharing tips on how to improve your English.
Academic word list tool: Develop your vocabulary by studying the list of 570 commonly used academic words. There are a range of fun games and activities to help you learn.
Useful websites: A comprehensive list of websites compiled to help you improve your English.
Improve your English: Includes English practice activities, a collection of interactive websites designed to improve your IELTS readiness, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.

Improve your English:

Attend the English for uni workshops during the semester. Meet new friends and improve your language skills on the go.

Gettign started: Study Skills Quiz

Have you tried the StudyReady quiz? Check it out now.