Program Overview

English for Academic Purposes

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is specially designed to boost advanced proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In this course, students will also develop academic skills, such as essay writing and delivering presentations, while enhancing and refining their overall communication skills.

Course Overview

Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is designed for international students who wish to pursue further studies at a VET college or a University in Australia. These students have not achieved a satisfactory IELTS score or equivalent to enter their projected courses. This course is designed to equip students with the academic English language skills required at a tertiary level and to introduce them to the cultural aspects of student life at Australian universities and colleges.

Course Details

• 20 hours per week
• 2 levels (Upper-intermediate and Advanced)
• Every 5 weeks
• Morning and Evening Timetable

What to Expect

• Contemporary and topical themes
• Engaging discussions and debates
• Bespoke learning materials
• Real-word academic tasks and assessments
• Ample support to boost confidence and skills
• Direct pathway to University and Colleges

EAP Timetable

Theme – Shopping Psychology

SESSIONS | TIMES | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY
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Session 1 | Morning 8:30-10:30 am Evening 5:00-7:00 pm | Introduction to topic Vocabulary focus Word families Listening focus Main ideas and details of a lecture | Speaking focus Adding emphasis; using the passive voice | Video Lesson - Main ideas and details Vocabulary Focus - Meaning from context | Listening Focus - Main ideas and details of a discussion Speaking Focus - Word stress with suffixes | Review
Session 2 | Morning 10:45-12:45 pm Evening 7:15-9:15 pm | Research skills Using a Library database | Reading Focus Main ideas and details of an article | Referencing-In-text citations and reference lists | Using evidence - Quoting, paraphrasing and summarising | Writing practice - Short essay with referencing
Session 3 | Morning 1:15-2:15 pm Evening 4:15-4:45 pm | Be test ready Listening & speaking | One-on-One discussion | Be test ready Writing check | Boost your academic skill | Let's get artsy

Upon Completion of this Course

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Use critical thinking skills effectively to evaluate written and spoken texts.
• Develop your academic vocabulary through reading and research.
• Produce essays and reports as required for tertiary entry level.
• Understand and apply academic referencing conventions.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations to tertiary level standards.

Why Study EAP

• Listen to academic lectures and conduct research in your future fields of study.
• Explore job requirements in your future fields of study.