GE

This course is designed to enable students to learn to
speak, understand, read and write English in a variety
of communicative situations. Reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar are all covered in class, although
the main emphasis is on speaking and listening.

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Course Objectives

• To improve speaking and listening skills and 'think in English'.
• To learn to work independently and establish control over the direction of their study.
• To gain an understanding of Australia and Australians.
• To learn about cross-cultural differences through direct contact with Australian people in schools, social groups and business.

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Assessment

This consists of ongoing written in-class and homework assignments, tests, written and oral presentations with a final test. Students have the option to study in morning or evening classes.

This course involves full time study with 20 hours of 'face to face' teaching and 5 hours of complimentary option classes per week (25 hours per week full-time or 20 hours per week part-time). Option Classes available to students are:

• CONVERSATION CLASS
• MEDIA CLUB
• WRITERS' WORKSHOP
• IELTS PREPARATION

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Entry Requirements

No previous English requirements.
A Placement Test will be conducted on the first day at Orientation.

Course Length

Student Visa:	1 to 52 weeks
Working Holiday:	1 to 17 weeks
Tourist Visa:	1 to 12 weeks

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Start Dates

General English Courses commence every Monday unless Monday is a public holiday, in this cases the course commences on Tuesday.

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STUDENT VISA HOLDER - GE

Application Fee	$ 200
Material Fee	$ 70 (first level)
Tuition Fee	$ 345 (per week)
Textbook Fee	$ 60 (each new level)
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NON STUDENT VISA HOLDER - GE

Application Fee	$ 100
Material Fee	$ 70 (first level)
Tuition Fee	$ 300 (per week)
Textbook Fee	$ 60 (each new level)
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Locations

Our flexible timetable gives you choices of location and study time.
General English is available in the City campus in the morning or in the evening.

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Course Availability

• Morning GE: 9:00 - 1:15 p.m
• Evening GE: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m
• Option Classes: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m
• Self Access: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m
• Evening GE: Limited levels, for more information please contact
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• Trial Lesson : Thursday 2:15 pm - 3:15 p.m (Booking required)

Sample Day Timetable

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00	Weekly Test- review of lexis, functions and skills from previous unit	CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) Language software or internet tasks	Listening and Speaking: ‘Real Life’ conversation	Media Studies: Current issues and the news	Whole Class Information Search task
10:00	Theme: Family and Friends Survey Skills: Listening and speaking, key words and information	Dictagloss: Text reconstruction Grammar focus: Reference items, pronouns	Pronunciation: Minimal pairs	Oral presentations: Teacher videos the class	Games: Review of lexis, functions and skills through games
11:00	Break
11:15	Function Practice: Asking for and giving Information	Speaking Practice: Cross Cultural discussions	Grammar focus: Regular and irregular verbs/ processes and vocabulary	Cloze passage: Comparatives and superlatives	Critical literacy: Newspaper reports
12:15	Lexical Areas: Occupations, Nationalities, Numbers	Reading: Skim/scanning and comprehension	Writing: Comparatives about families	Language Review: Revision of functions and lexis	Writing: Journal related to week’s activities
13:15	Break
14:15 to 15:15	OPTION CLASSES. Students choose one option and attend the same class all week Conversation class (Beginners to Pre-Intermediate) Conversation class (Intermediate to Advanced) Media Club Writers' Workshop (Beginners to Pre Intermediate) Writers' Workshop (Intermediate to Advanced- includes Business English) IELTS Exam Preparation
15:15 to 16:15	Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), email, internet

Sample Evening Timetable

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
14:15 to 15:15	OPTION CLASSES. Students choose one option and attend the same class all week Conversation class (Beginners to Pre-Intermediate) Conversation class (Intermediate to Advanced) Media Club Writers' Workshop (Beginners to Pre Intermediate) Writers' Workshop (Intermediate to Advanced- includes Business English) IELTS Exam Preparation
15:15 to 16:15	Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), email, internet
16:30	Weekly Test- review of lexis, functions and skills from previous unit	CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) Language software or internet tasks	Listening and Speaking: ‘Real Life’ conversation	Media Studies: Current issues and the news	Whole Class Information Search task
17:30	Theme: Family and Friends Survey Skills: Listening and speaking, key words and information	Dictagloss: Text reconstruction Grammar focus: Reference items, pronouns	Pronunciation: Minimal pairs	Oral presentations: Teacher videos the class	Games: Review of lexis, functions and skills through games
18:15	Break
18:30	Function Practice: Asking for and giving Information	Speaking Practice: Cross Cultural discussions	Grammar focus: Regular and irregular verbs/ processes and vocabulary	Cloze passage: Comparatives and superlatives	Critical literacy: Newspaper reports
19:30	Lexical Areas: Occupations, Nationalities, Numbers	Reading: Skim/scanning and comprehension	Writing: Comparatives about families	Language Review: Revision of functions and lexis	Writing: Journal related to week’s activities