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English Language - International


Courses Offered

  • Elementary English
  • Certificates I-IV in English Language Skills
  • Further Study

Overview

Students learn the English they will need for living and studying in Australia.

Academic English and Study Skills are a key focus at the higher levels. Social and conversational language is also emphasised as it is essential for social, professional and educational interactions. Students develop confidence in using English through experiencing the Australian culture.


Job Opportunities

These courses prepare students for further study at CIT or university, or to return to jobs in their country of origin that require a proficiency in English language.


Areas of Study

Our English courses include:

  • reading
  • writing
  • speaking and listening to English
  • grammar
  • vocabulary development
  • writing essays, assignments and letters
  • reading a range of texts including academic and media-related texts
  • listening and note-taking
  • conversational skills
  • skills for group discussions
  • oral presentations
  • negotiating complex interchanges
  • referencing skills
  • research strategies
  • general study skills for the Australian context
  • computer technology for language learning

Teaching Methods and Assessment

Professionally qualified teachers use class room delivery, lectures, tutorials, discussion groups, computer assisted learning and online materials to deliver courses.

Facilities for teaching and learning include classrooms, lecture theatres, libraries, 24 hour computer laboratories, study centres, flexible learning centres and individual tutorials assistance. Interactive computerised whiteboards are also used to enhance learning.

Assessment includes written inclass and externally moderated tests, projects, oral presentations, conversations and interviews.

English groups go on excursions to local destinations to practice and observe English in use and to gain familiarity with English in the Australian context.


Duration

10-15 weeks per course


Pathways to Further Study

Successful completion of Certificate II in English Language Skills is recognised as the equivalent of IELTS 5.0. For other equivalences see table below:

IELTS Equivalency Table


Materials and Equipment Fees

Textbooks $40 (AUD) per course
Excursions $20 (AUD) per course


Tuition Fees

$315 (AUD) per week


Start Dates 2008

2 January
4 February
10 March
21 April
26 May
14 July
18 August
29 September
3 November


Campus

This course is conducted at CIT's Reid Campus


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