English language support
The CLA offers various English language support activities depending on your level of English.
If your university is part of the Unite! university alliance, you can join some English activities listed at the bottom of this page.
Know your level
Regarding your preparation for the IELTS test, we suggest you verify your English language level first: connect to the CLA VIRTUAL LAIB from your personal computer and check your level using the procedure. Download our quick guide for the instructions.
You will find your score on your personal page of the Teaching Portal - "Languages/Lingue" TAB in the following days.
Based on your score you can also have access to the Advanced courses (ASSI & AWSI), which require an appropriate level of English language preparation (minimum score required: 65).
Regarding the selection process for an outgoing mobility project (ERASMUS+ and Extra-UE/NON-ERASMUS+), you can request a letter for your host university in which Politecnico certifies your foreign language level (CEFR). For information visit this page: Courses for outgoing mobility students.
Language Advisory Service You can speak to an English language expert to:
Language Advisory Service You can speak to an English language expert to:
- discuss any doubts you have about how to prepare for the IELTS test (how to study for IELTS after you have verified your level of English, which are the best books to use etc.)
- proofread your English CV and/or cover letter etc. (no translations)
Timetable
Choose your preferred day and time in the table below and click on the link to a virtual classroom or come to the CLA. The virtual classrooms are only open at these times.
From Monday 2 October 2023:
| MONDAY | 12:00 - 13:00 | In person at the CLA |
| TUESDAY | 15:00 - 16:00 | Link Virtual classroom |
| WEDNESDAY | 11:00 - 12:00 | In person at the CLA |
| THURSDAY | 13:00 - 14:00 | In person at the CLA |
| FRIDAY | 10:30 - 11:30 | In person at the CLA |
News
Monday 9 October 2023: service suspended.
You can book these activities using the procedure on your personal page of the Teaching Portal – "Languages/Lingue" TAB – section English -> IELTS preparation.
| Speaking Activities | |
| Speaking Fluency for IELTS 5.5 | Group workshops led by an English language expert. This activity is for students who need to get 5.5 in the IELTS Speaking exam and need to improve their English language fluency. |
| Advanced Speaking Skills for IELTS | Group workshops led by an English language expert. We recommend Advanced Speaking Skills For IELTS if your current level of speaking is already at IELTS 6 and you would like to obtain a higher result in the future. |
| Writing Activities | |
| Advanced Writing Skills For IELTS | Group workshops led by an English language expert. We recommend Advanced Writing Skills For IELTS if your current level of speaking is already at IELTS 6 and you would like to obtain a higher result in the future. |
Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities can also attend IELTS SUPPORT TUTORIALS. For more information, visit the Students with Special Needs page.
Self-study materials for IELTS
Available for students of the Bachelor's Degree programmes. On your homepage, click on Lingua Inglese I livello/English language I level – "Materials" TAB – choose "Autoapprendimento preparazione IELTS".
If you do not have the English Language exam in your Annual Personal Study Plan, please send a ticket to the CLA in order to be enabled to view the self-study materials.
| Pre-intermediate level | |
| IELTS Pre-Intermediate learning path | Training for all 4 IELTS modules using the book MINDSET I. |
| Intermediate level | |
| IELTS Listening | Exercises. |
| IELTS Reading | You can find:
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Additional exercises to prepare for the IELTS test:
- IELTS practice test books: available at the CLA
- IELTS Speaking Practice:
- Exercises for the Speaking module: https://isp.polito.it/login.php
- Tips on how to use IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE
Book loans
To learn more about loaning books, visit the @CLA page.
Unite!
As part of the Unite! university alliance, the CLA offers students of other Unite! universities the following English activities:
As part of the Unite! university alliance, the CLA offers students of other Unite! universities the following English activities:
- Writing Tutorials: Group tutorials with an English language expert. Each student follows a pc presentation on how to correct and improve their assigned IELTS Writing tasks. It is advisable to come to these tutorials at least one month before the exam.
- Speaking Tutorials: Group tutorials with an English language expert. Students answer typical IELTS Speaking exam questions and receive comments and feedback from the teacher. It is advisable to come to these tutorials at least one month before the exam.
Unite! activities for PoliTo students: click on the image for the direct link
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