English Course in Australia

English language courses special features

Afternoon options include IELTS preparation, cooking classes in English, World movies and excursions. Past excursions have included Richmond, Bonorong Park and Cadbury's.

Teaching and learning environment

The maximum class size is 16 but 12-14 is the normal range. English courses and topics are normally structured around situations where students in pairs or groups complete individual exercises and make oral presentations. Groups and class participation is encouraged at all times. Courses are tailored to suit the needs of individual students. Classroom teaching is where most of the teaching and learning occurs but this may also occur outside the classroom.

Assessment

Students are normally handed a assignment timetable which is usually twice a week and when the student has completed the twelve units required for award of a certificate, he or she is promoted to the next level. Methods of assessment include oral presentations, individual exercises, assignments, small tests and interviews.

Faculties

The English language centres in Launceston and Hobart have been recently renovated and both the centres are in close proximity to the main campus in each city. Both centres enjoy full computer access and there are also specialist English resource libraries for learning.

Sample Timetable

• English & Vocational Studies'
• Long term Intensive English
• Package English
• Short term Intensive English