This web site brings together a range of resources and services which are available for International Students studying at the University of Birmingham.
To help you find your way round the Main Library there are a number of audio tours which you can download and use in your own time. These audio tours are available in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English and French.
The English for International Students Unit offers excellent help and support with writing, speaking and understanding English and offers practical help with academic writing. Library Services have a range of specialist language learning materials as well as collections of books on English language and literature.
- Courses
- Language Support
- Kibbitzers (detailed online language support)
- Useful links on pronunciation, listening, grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing.
- How to Learn English. Gives expert advice and tips on English grammar, spelling, writing, reading and pronunciation.
For students interested in European history, economics, politics, culture and languages the European Resource Centre has specialist library collections.
- Newspapers and Newspaper Services
The major source for UK and foreign newspapers is the database Lexis Nexis Business and Regulations which can be found on eLibrary. For older issues check the Library Catalogue for print or microfiche versions. There is a selection of Russian newspapers on the Eastview Central Russian Newspapers database which can be found on eLibrary.
For more information about how to reference correctly and avoid plagiarism go to the i-cite guide. There is also information about free referencing software called RefWorks, which will help you to save references and cite and write in Word.
If you find you are experiencing some problems either on a personal matter or with your academic course you can speak to someone from Academic Services. There is a wide range of help on offer.
Library Services have an extensive range of material both in print and electronic format. Make sure you go to the Library Services talk and attend library tours to find out more.
Register for RefWorks Webinars (online tutorials) today
There are many Webinars you can register for including "Creating Non-English and Multi-Language Bibliographies in RefWorks".
