General English (GE)
CRICOS Code 093103A
Our General English courses are designed to help you communicate confidently in everyday situations. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our interactive and engaging lessons focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. With small class sizes and experienced teachers, you’ll build fluency, expand your vocabulary, and gain the confidence to use English in both social and professional settings.
Course Overview
Entry Requirements:
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18 years of age or more upon commencement of course
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Completion of an English Placement Test and Oral Interview
Intakes:
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Every Monday
Study Mode:
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On-campus
Duration:
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12 weeks per level
Assessment:
Examinations are conducted monthly and include Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Grammar tests. The assessment is based on the modules studied within four-week periods. The test is hand-written, except for speaking, which includes presentations, dialogues and peer evaluations. Teachers conduct face-to-face interviews after each test to provide feedback on progress. A report is given to each student every 4 weeks.
Who is this course for?
The General English course is designed for students who want to develop their everyday English language skills for study, work, or life in Australia. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced, who are looking to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a supportive and practical learning environment.
This course is ideal for:
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International students preparing for further study (ELICOS, VET or Higher Education)
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Individuals wanting to improve their confidence using English in real-life situations
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Students seeking to enhance their communication skills for travel, work, or social settings
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Learners who want to build a strong foundation before progressing to academic or exam-focused English courses (e.g. EAP or IELTS).
GE Levels
With a focus on practical communication and real-world application, this course helps students gain the confidence and language skills needed to participate effectively in everyday and academic contexts.
With a focus on practical communication and real-world application, this course helps students gain the confidence and language skills needed to participate effectively in everyday and academic contexts.
BEGINNER / ELEMENTARY LEVEL
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Understand short texts on subjects related to immediate needs
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Produce short simple sentences on familiar topics
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Maintain a simple conversation on a familiar topic and ask and answer simple questions
PRE-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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Understand and write short and simple texts about topics of interest in everyday life
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Maintain longer conversations and develop flexibility in speech delivery, making sure word and tense are correct in short sentences
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Understand and use a higher range of grammar and vocabulary
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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Understand texts and be confident in comprehending topics which are unfamiliar and specific
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Write texts needed for everyday life with more confidence, including reports and letters
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Communicate in most social situations, understand some jokes and convey meaning accurately
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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Understand texts and newspaper items with confidence about unfamiliar topics
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Write everyday texts and long form essays while understanding and using a wide and flexible range of grammar and vocabulary
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Communicate confidently in most situations, understand jokes and colloquial expressions
ADVANCED LEVEL
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Understand complex texts from specialised magazines and academic sources
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Write high-level texts comfortably such as academic essays
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Communicate confidently in all scenarios from everyday life to business presentations and meetings