DEVELOPING ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Burieva Fayoza Baxriddin kizi

Authors

Burieva Fayoza Baxriddin kizi Karshi state university (Uzbekistan)

Keywords:

academic study skills; non-native speakers; higher education; English for Academic Purposes (EAP); critical reading; academic writing; listening comprehension; note-taking; team-teaching; curriculum design.

Abstract

Developing strong academic study skills is essential for non-native speakers of English who pursue higher education. While many students arrive with solid general English competence, they often lack the academic literacy and strategies needed to succeed in university coursework. This article examines the challenges faced by such learners and explores practical ways to build their capacity for academic reading, writing, listening and note-taking. A mixed-methods review of recent research and case studies from universities in Anglophone and multilingual contexts highlights key interventions: explicit instruction in critical reading, genre-based writing support, and collaborative approaches such as team-teaching with subject specialists. The findings reveal that tailored, discipline-specific instruction, combined with general academic skills training, enhances student engagement and performance. The article concludes with recommendations for curriculum designers and teachers to integrate study skills training across programmes, ensuring that non-native speakers become confident, independent learners in their academic fields.

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