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General English
(CRICOS 093103A)
Who is this course for?
Course Information
Whether you are just starting out with the English Language, or continuing your studies, at AAC Language Centre you will find a level that’s just right for you.
Our highly qualified teachers are here to help and motivate, while making sure you can use language in everyday situations and not just in the classroom. Our educational settings take a variety of forms, including in the classroom, regular excursions, parties and events, and movie nights. With our lessons being interactive and thematic, we believe this enables students to become more motivated and develop their learning skills further.
Our lessons will help you develop in all the four skill areas: speaking; reading; writing and listening, whist always improving your grammar. Following a General English course, you will have a solid English language foundation to progress to higher level classes in IELTS Preparation, or other and Business courses if you wish.
Whatever level you begin with, and at whatever level you qualify, you will find that here at AAC, our goal of helping you to reach your full potential has been realized.
Benefits
The General English course provides students with English language skills in 6 different levels, and helps students communicate clearly. These communication skills enable students to function successfully both socially and professionally in Australia, and abroad.- Developing fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written language.
- 6 level courses to suit students from beginner to advanced levels.
- Pathway to courses to IELTS Preparation courses.
- Intensive interaction between students and their teachers in small classes (no more than 18 students).
- Interactive and thematic lessons to help students reach their full potential.
- Highly qualified and experienced teachers who understand your needs and provide the support and advice that you need.
- Up to date classroom technology that engages and motivates learning.
Assessment and Certificates
There are regular assessments and progress checks during each level of the course:
- Progress tests and exit tests based on material covered during the period of study.
- Participation in class activities such as pair work, group work and special projects.
- Homework tasks and special assignments based on researching topics and spoken presentations.
Things you need to know
Course length varies from 2 weeks to 60 weeks in 2023, dependent on your current English level, your progress within the course and the English level you wish to achieve.
- Start dates: Any Monday
- Finish dates: Varies
- No of weeks: 2-60 weeks
- Hours per week: 20 hours
- Materials: $100
* Extra fees will apply whenever an applicant wishes to amend enrollment details, which requires the creation of a new eCoE. The updated eCoE will attract a $40 administration charge.
Duration
2 - 60 weeks
Monday to Friday
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements. We will place you in a class according to your score on the AAC placement test or your IELTS score or equivalent.
| LEVELS | WHAT YOU WILL LEARN |
| BEGINNER
By starting with the basic communication skills, a focus is placed on simple grammar and vocabulary building. Our aim is to motivate students to speak and practice English. |
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| ELEMENTARY
Learning through books is one effective way of acquiring a language. However, here at AAC we also place a great emphasis on practical tasks and activities. Many of our lessons are interactive and thematic, and we believe this enables students to develop their skills further to reach their full potential. |
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| PRE-INTERMEDIATE
Taking part in conversations is one of the best ways of learning a new language, whether it is at work, shopping, at cafes and restaurants, or at school. By sharing their own life stories, students can learn more about the world, and take part in more meaningful conversations. In this level, students become aware of, and use frequently used English and especially Australian expressions. |
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| INTERMEDIATE
By this level, most of the necessary grammar has been learnt, although a more detailed approach is taken. The skills achieved enable a concentration on the development of reading and formal writing skills, such as reading and writing short essays and reports, and in the giving of entertaining, yet educational presentations. Business documents are also studied to help those planning to enter one of our business or marketing courses. |
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| UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
The Upper-Intermediate course aims to further develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking and to consolidate language structures and lexis at an advanced level to facilitate students’ further study in a university or vocational course with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenging English requirements of tertiary education. The course also incorporates an independent learning project that fosters students’ autonomous learning and critical thinking. |
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| ADVANCED
Once the Advanced level has been reached, our students have gained a confidence in all language skills. Not only do they participate in conversations, but they generate them. The reading of literature is promoted, as is the studying of newspaper articles. Unknown words are not a problem, as students have learnt many methods to find meaning contextually. |
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Testimonials
Look what our students say!!!
Nataliya Lyapina
Russia
Patrick Nickol
Germany
Christopher Rickards
England
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