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Resources for Writing and Language

Need help with your Writing Skills? Need help with the English language?

Visit our Writing Guide for writing-specific support, including organization strategies, vocabulary development, and strategies to improve writing.

Additionally, for students whom English is an additional language, we have our EAL Supports Guide to help people with resources, strategies, and practice activities.

NSCC Writing Centres are available at 5 locations. Visit one of our locations where volunteers will help you to develop skills to edit your writing and become a stronger writer.

Writing Centre drop-in hours are posted on NSCC's intranet.

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Careers Nova Scotia
Review Labour Market Information for Nova Scotia, as well as information on occupations and how to prepare a resume.

Book

IELTS by Lin Lougheed
Barron's updated IELTS provides practice for both Academic and General Training tests. Get practice and explanations for all of question types. This edition features four practice Academic tests reflective of the most recent exams. Explanatory answers for all test questions. The IELTS is used as a measure of English-language proficiency by over 7,000 educational institutions, government departments and agencies, and professional organizations in 135 countries.