Worried about word counts? Don't know where to begin with your essays? Don't worry – we've got the tips to help you with your written assignments in this episode in our Study Skills course – part of our 'Go The Distance' course, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to be a top-class distance learner!

For more information about digital literacy, English language and study skills for distance learners, visit us at http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/gothedistance.

To find out more about our partner, The Open University, go to http://www.open.edu/openlearn/tv-radio-events/events/go-the-distance.