Course details

CRICOS course code: 097794C

Level of study: English Language

Summary

This is a 40-week ELICOS General English course with 3 levels - Pre Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper intermediate. Each level has a 12 weeks duration consisting 20 hours of face to face delivery per week. 2 weeks holiday after completion of each level. Students may apply to enter this course at any of the three levels. Students will study all English language skill areas, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. This General English course prepares students to communicate successfully in English outside the classroom. The course is designed to develop autonomous learning through student-centered activities with a focus on task-based learning and communicative performance. The course effectively integrates the four macro-skills, which optimizes the possibility of a student reaching their learning potential. By the end of the course, students will be able to use their English more confidently and with greater fluency. Course structure: This General English course is designed to develop autonomous learning through student-centred activities with a focus on task-based learning and communication skills. The course is also designed to develop grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to use their English more confidently and with greater fluency. The core course content for each of the three levels in this course is divided into 12 content topics. Each topic includes materials that address each aspect of ‘communicative competence’. Course Start Dates - Monthly Intake. Entry Requirements: Students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training organization prior to course commencement. There are no Education level entry requirements for any level of this General English course. Pathways: Students who achieve a passing grade at Pre-Intermediate level may progress onto the Intermediate level at Joan Lawman College or another ELICOS provider. Students who achieve a passing grade at Intermediate level may progress onto the Upper Intermediate level or IELTS Foundation level course at Joan Lawman College or another ELICOS provider. Students who achieve a passing grade at Upper Intermediate level may progress onto Advanced level English language courses at another ELICOS provider. Successful completion of the levels within this course may enable students to address English language requirements for employment opportunities.

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