The University of Adelaide English Language Centre

Web Link: The University of Adelaide English Language Centre (Learn English Courses)

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The English Language Centre works closely with the new Bradford College (the international arm of the University Senior College), providing pre-enrolment English for the College's Foundation Studies program.

The centre is committed to offering students the most effective possible ways of developing the ability to communicate in English and to succeed in an English speaking academic environment. We provide quality English language tuition in a university environment and our qualified and experienced teaching staff use well-resourced facilities within the centre.

Facilities: Airport pick-up, homestay accomodation, computer suite, student common room, library facility

Services: Pre-Enrolment English Program
The Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) is a unique program for all undergraduate and postgraduate students from language backgrounds other than English, who will be going on to study at an Australian tertiary institution.

The PEP can provide accelerated entry into The University of Adelaide for prospective students who have received conditional offers to the University and also provides an excellent preparation for study to those international students who already have the required English language proficiency score.

The PEP program helps students develop an understanding of Australian academic culture and the ability and confidence in the academic English skills necessary to succeed in their studies, through:

• oral communication: a willingness to speak out and participate actively in spoken discourse
• developing significant autonomy in learning and initiative in self-directed study
• familiarity with, and skills in, Australian tertiary academic styles of thinking, learning and presentation of ideas
• developing skills required to represent ideas in a variety of written genres in English, including reports and discussion essays
• familiarity with, and confidence in, accessing student facilities and services, and being comfortable to join the life of your department.

The English Language Centre offers highly qualified and committed teachers, classes with a maximum number of 15 students and an innovative teaching program.

English Language Cultural and Study Tours programs are available to groups of 10 or more students, and are designed to suit the specific objectives of the group. English language is provided part-time (15 hours per week), or full-time (20 to 25 hours per week).

English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses, Intermediate and Advanced
These 15-week evening courses (once a week for 2 hours) are designed for intermediate and advanced ESL students who wish to develop their English language proficiency for professional, tertiary study or general applications. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Courses focus on students' individual needs to develop their confidence and ability to communicate in a wide range of situations, and to improve their understanding of English vocabulary and pronunciation. Each class is tailored to meet the individual needs of students.

Business English
Business English is a stimulating language course designed for intermediate to advanced participants who wish to continue improving their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, related to business and employment. The course deals with international issues of interest to companies and business people. A wide range of business settings and situations is explored in which students can practise and improve their communication skills in English, to become more confident, more fluent and more accurate.

Academic Grammar for International Students
Academic Grammar for International Students reviews essential basic grammar and develops and refines those grammatical structures essential for speaking and writing effectively for academic purposes. Each course is tailored to the specific needs of participants.

Academic English Courses for Students of Bradford College
The English Language Centre is the provider of English courses for students attending Bradford College. A pre-enrolment English program provides an alternative entry pathway for students who have not reached the required English proficiency for direct entry into the College. The course is tailored to meet the needs of students entering the Foundation Studies and Diploma programs at Bradford College.

General English for International Students
General English programs offered by the English Language Centre focus on developing effective and confident communication in English. This is achieved by improving grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation, with a strong emphasis on active use of the language. The programs also aim to provide social and cultural experiences of Adelaide.

For more information on the courses listed above please contact the English Language Centre through the website.

Entry Criteria: Miinimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall band score of 5.0 for all courses except 6.0 for Law and 5.5 for courses in the Graduate School of Management.

Fees: 10-week PEP program: AUD $3000; 20-week PEP program: AUD $6000. Please see website for other course fees

Fees Include: Please see website for further details

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