General English Program (20 Weeks)

Overview

• Suitable for students at all levels of English from elementary to advanced.
• Develop the core skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening while increasing fluency and accuracy.
• Prepare students for English for Academic Purposes, and the Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation courses.

Details

This program is designed for students:

• preparing for entry to English for Academic Purposes, Foundation or University Diploma courses, and QUT degree programs.
• seeking to improve their English language proficiency and experience Australian culture.

General English programs are suitable for students at all levels of English, from Elementary to Advanced. These courses will help students to develop the core skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and will help them to improve fluency and accuracy.

Students also have the option to attend examination preparation classes such as IELTS and TOEFL (iBT). General English programs can also prepare students to take other International College language programs including the Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation course.

The General English course includes:

• Integrated skills: Based on up-to-date, high interest textbooks, this unit effectively develops students’ abilities in all four macro-skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Grammar in context: English grammar is taught and practised in authentic situations relevant to students’ real-life needs.
• Vocabulary development: Students progressively increase their vocabulary by exploring a wide range of topics relevant to their everyday needs and interests.
• Language Laboratory: All classes have weekly lessons in our state-of-the-art multimedia Language Laboratory to assist in the development of students’ speaking and listening skills.
• Independent Learning Centre (ILC) program: In addition to weekly lessons in the ILC as part of the General English program, the comprehensively resourced ILC is available for individual student use outside class time.>
• Computing skills development: All classes have weekly Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) lessons to enable students to make the most effective use of QUT’s sophisticated learning technology and educational applications on the Internet.
• Regular progress tests and individual counselling: Progress tests are conducted at the conclusion of each five-week session. All General English students receive a Progress Report, including teachers’ written comments, at the end of every session. Teachers, Coordinators and our Student Welfare Advisors are available for academic and personal counselling.
• Field trips: Not all language learning occurs in the classroom. Students visit businesses and other venues to practise ‘real-life’ language in authentic situations.
• Cultural studies: Because language and culture are so closely connected, the General English program includes visits to sites of cultural significance such as museums, art galleries and community groups.
• Social and recreational activities: As well as enjoying class-based social activities, students can also join in the regular social and recreational activities offered by QUT’s International Student Services (ISS).

Units

Entry requirements

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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