Academic Language Center
Are you a student looking to develop your academic writing and reading skills? Would you like tips on how to refine your oral presentation techniques?
The Academic Language Center at the University Library is available to all JU students. We offer individual guidance for anyone who wants to develop their academic language, regardless of their level. We also provide lectures and workshops in various courses and educational programs..
Are you a teacher?
We offer lectures and workshops designed to strengthen students’ language skills. You are also welcome to use our resources in your teaching or as support when giving feedback to students.
Drop in
Get help with your writing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays 13:00–14:00 in room C2014.
Learn more about:
The structure of the text
A good text needs to have a logical structure based on its subject and aim.
Paragraph structure
Each paragraph of the text should clearly contribute to the overall purpose of the text.
Summarising in your own words
As a student, you must summarise information from different sources in your own words.
Using sources in your text
When using different sources, you must cite the information in the text to indicate its origin.
English as a second language
Tips and resources to help you write academic texts in English, if it is not your first language.
For teachers
If you are a teacher, you are welcome to contact us to plan a collaboration.
About the Academic Language Center
The Academic Language Center is part of the teaching team at the University Library.
- Jenny Siméus: writing instructor and coordinator for the Academic Language Center
- Sofia Nodén: writing instructor and librarian
- Frida Welander: writing instructor and librarian
- Margareta Hjort: writing instructor and librarian
Language teachers from the School of Education and Communication also staff the Academic Language Center.
