Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
60 weeks
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Bilingual Education | Foreign Language | Linguistics | Translation
Area of study
Langauges
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
General English Course
Course Description
The General English course will help students build skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding other English speakers. The course will also help them learn to communicate in English in everyday scenarios, how to adapt to the Australian life and culture and also learn the words, phrases and core knowledge to be able to confidently continue a vocational course. It also offers a foundation for sitting IELTS tests. The course is for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Classes will be offered across 5 levels: A1 beginner, A2 elementary, B1 pre-intermediate, B1+ intermediate, and B2 upper-intermediate.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration
- Each level will have classes across 10-12 weeks.
- The duration of the entire course is 60 weeks, however students will study only the levels required to meet their English proficiency.
AQF Level
- n/a
Course Delivery
- Face-to-face classes
Course Entry Requirements
International Students
- Completed a Year 12 HSC or equivalent
- Must be 18 years of age or above
- Have intermediate computer skills
- Complete a Pre-Enrolment Review and Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment to allow AHSI to ascertain the student’s level
- There is no minimum IELTS score
Domestic Students
- This course does not apply to domestic students
Weekly Course Timetable
| DAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:15 | Review of last week – tell the story about previous Friday’s activities | Tell a story | Writing a story/report | Weekly Revision | Visit to a museum OR Library OR Movie OR bushwalk OR Excursion OR volunteering for charities |
| 10:30-12:00 | New Vocabulary | Using grammar in real life contexts | Reading, listening and commenting on stories | Weekly test (Grammar/Reading/Writing/Speaking) | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Reading and listening | Writing | Writing | Grammar and vocabulary consolidation | |
| 14:15-15:30 | Grammar | Listening | Reading new texts | Summary of the week | |
| 15:45 – 17:00 | Story Club | VET course class sampling | Cooking/Craft | Public speaking club |
Duration of Modules
| Module | Duration |
|---|---|
| A1 | 12 weeks |
| A2 | 12 weeks |
| B1 | 12 weeks |
Duration of Advanced Modules
| Module | Duration |
|---|---|
| B1+ | 10 weeks |
| B2 | 10 weeks |
| C1 | optional 10 weeks |
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