General English
CRICOS Course Code: 114771J
Course Details
| Locations | L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self- study |
| Duration |
upto 70 weeks |
| Study load |
20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study |
| Fees and Payment
Intake Dates |
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Course Overview
The General English course is designed to prepare students for conversation, everyday situations and daily interactions that take place when travelling or living in an English-speaking country. Students learn and practice the four macro-skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in an interactive environment. Levels of difficulty increase over the duration of the course to assist students to develop their skills and to be more confident and fluent in English.
The course is structured into 6 levels (Beginners, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced).
Who should apply for General English course?
The General English course focuses on everyday functional English and facilitates learner understanding of the language, communication and conventions used in an English-speaking country. The course aims to provide students with a learning environment that is as close as possible to common everyday situations in Australia and is also designed around common student-based requirements.
The detailed syllabus included in this curriculum document includes the detailed learner outcomes for each macro-skill (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and for each unit within each level.
Resource requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.
You are responsible for providing your own uniform and sturdy work shoes. Details of suppliers will be provided to you at your orientation.
Course Structure
| Level | Description |
| 1 | BEGINNERS |
| 2 | ELEMENTARY |
| 3 | PRE –INTERMEDIATE |
| 4 | INTERMEDIATE |
| 5 | UPPER –INTERMEDIATE |
| 6 | ADVANCED |
What are the Entry requirements for General English course?
Australian Sovereign College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- All students must of the age of 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission.
- English requirement: Students will be assessed by Provider at orientation using the Placement Test and an interview. They will then be placed in the appropriate class level.
- Academic requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification
Training and assessment information
This course is designed to be delivered in a combination of face-to-face classroom sessions and structured self-study. The details of the timetable will be provided to you during the orientation, although please note that it is subject to change.
Class sessions are carefully structured to include a balance of theoretical instruction and practical activities, with a focus on creating a simulated real-life workplace environment.
During the self-study component, you will receive a comprehensive self-study guide that contains specific activities to be completed on a weekly basis. These completed activities must be submitted to your trainer and assessor for evaluation.
Assessments are an integral part of this course and may encompass a variety of formats, such as:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
- Portfolios/journals
At the commencement of each level, your trainer and assessor will outline the specific assessment tasks that you are required to complete.
