Courses are offered to students for whom English is an additional language. On arrival students will discuss language requirements with key College staff and a program will be customised to meet their needs.
EAF10: Getting Started 1
This is an introductory course for students in their first semester in Australia. The language level required is elementary. It allows students to develop the four macro skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation and basic grammar and gives students the opportunity to learn essential vocabulary for school and social interactions. Work is arranged around topics such as school, shopping, using public transport, socialising and differences in culture. The course aims to teach the skills required for successful study in the Australian education system.
EAF11: Getting Started 2
This is an introductory course for students in their first semester in Australia. The language level required is elementary. It allows students to develop the four macro skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation and basic grammar and gives students the opportunity to learn essential vocabulary for school and social interactions. The course aims to teach the skills required for successful study in the Australian education system.
EAF20: Making Progress 1
A consolidation class available for students who need more practice at the elementary/lower intermediate level. Students continue to work on the four macro skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing and consolidate their grasp of elementary level grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The topic based course is adjusted to the level of the class and focuses on communication, academic and social skills.
EAF21: Making Progress 2
A consolidation class available for students who need more practice at the elementary/lower intermediate level. Students continue to work on the four macro skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing and consolidate their grasp of elementary level grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The topic based course is adjusted to the level of the class and focuses on communication, academic and social skills.
EAI10: How Are You Going? 1
A course at intermediate level for students who have been in Australia for one semester or who enter the College with intermediate level English. The course focuses on developing fluency in oral and written English and gives more opportunities for reading and listening practice at the appropriate level, so that progress is possible.
EAI11: How Are You Going? 2
A course at intermediate level for students who have been in Australia for one semester or who enter the College with intermediate level English. The course focuses on developing fluency in oral and written English and gives more opportunities for reading and listening practice at the appropriate level, so that progress is possible.
EAI20: Settling In 1
This course allows students to consolidate their skills at the intermediate level. The course focuses on developing fluency in speaking and reading and more accuracy in listening and writing. Students continue to consolidate their language skills and become more conversant with English grammar through a topic based approach to language learning.
EAI25: Settling In 2
This course allows students to consolidate their skills at the intermediate level. The course focuses on developing fluency in speaking and reading and more accuracy in listening and writing. Students continue to consolidate their language skills and become more conversant with English grammar through a topic based approach to language learning.
EAH10: English for Academics
This course focuses on the skills required for VCE success in EAL English. It assumes an advanced level of English competence and an independent approach to language learning. Areas of study include essay writing for a variety of audiences and purposes, text analysis and oral communication. Students study mainstream texts; media and literary, in preparation for VCE study.
EAH20: English for Further Study
This course continues to prepare students for VCE study in EAL English. An independent approach to learning is required along with an advanced level of English competence. Emphasis is placed on the study of mainstream texts; literary and media, and writing in a variety of styles to suit purpose and audience. Oral skills are strengthened through discussion and formal oral presentations.
