26 English General Courses for adults in Melbourne

You will join multi-national language classes following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains, skills and competencies appropriate to your level of ability. Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context. You will improve your language skills and also enhance your inter-cultural communication.

English courses available: General English and English for Academic Purpose.Maximum 12-week enrolments so that any application sent is for tourist or working holiday visa only.Full time schedule for students who want a maximum variety of course options. Core class: From 8:30 to 11:15. Core classes provide a strong, comprehensive foundation in the subject area. Skills class: From 11:45 to 13. Skills classes build on your core learning and enhance linguistic skills through content focused on your particular interests, weak areas, or to help you achieve specific learning goals.

One of the most common complaints about language school experiences is that learners don’t speak enough English during or after their classes, but that is not the case with HLI’s programmes that let students live with their teachers. You will share your teacher’s home in Melbourne, giving you access to their language tuition and hospitality together in one package. Full board is provided, and you will benefit from sitting down 3 times a day to eat and talk with your teacher - and if you’re an international student then these conversations will also help you to learn Australian culture more quickly. This option offers you 15 hours of classes that are fully customised for you, depending on your goals and personal interests. Having everything tailored to your needs means that your teacher always meets you precisely at the level you are currently at, and all of your questions and doubts will be easily resolved. To make sure that the experience is everything you expected, there is an assigned Local Organiser agent whose job is to ensure that even small problems are dealt with very quickly.With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family. You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family. You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family. You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family. You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

Schedule: From 8:00 to 12:15 each day plus 1.5 hours two days per week.Development in the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and the different language areas of grammar, vocabulary and functional English. All classes are organised to respond directly to individual students’ needs. The focus is on real-world English, taught with a practical, communicative approach supplemented with activities from real-life environments and contexts.

It is the most effective way to make rapid progress: you live with your teacher who will give you private language lessons and correct you at all times. It completely immerses you in the language you are learning as you put into practice what you have learnt during your lessons through social interactions and meal times with your host. The Home Tuition Programme includes: • 15 hours private language lessons per week • Accommodation in your teacher’s home • Meals and social interaction with your host Choose the number of language lessons you require and personalise your Programme according to your needs, interests and preferences with a multitude of options and specialisations to choose from. Some things cannot be learnt by studying in the traditional way, fluency is achieved through living the language, using the target language constantly and in your everyday life. Culture, entertainment, leisure and current events are embedded in people’s language and these are as much part of the language learning process as the lessons.

Maximum 12-week enrolments so that any application sent is for tourist or working holiday visa only.Full time schedule for students who want a maximum variety of course options, but only for three days of the week. Core class: From 8:30 to 11:15. Core classes provide a strong, comprehensive foundation in the subject area. Skills class: From 11:45 to 13. Skills classes build on your core learning and enhance linguistic skills through content focused on your particular interests, weak areas, or to help you achieve specific learning goals.

The Part-Time course is 4, 12 or 16 hours per week of the Semi-Intensive course. Students choose their weekly schedule.

Development in the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and the different language areas of grammar, vocabulary and functional English. All classes are organised to respond directly to individual students’ needs. The focus is on real-world English, taught with a practical, communicative approach supplemented with activities from real-life environments and contexts.

The Part-Time course is 4, 12 or 16 hours per week of the Semi-Intensive course. Students choose their weekly schedule.

The Part-Time course is 4, 12 or 16 hours per week of the Semi-Intensive course. Students choose their weekly schedule.

**Course description** The General English course is for students from Intermediate to Advanced levels. The course focuses on a range of academic skills, with the goal of preparing students for their general day-to-day and professional English needs. During the course, you will be engaged in a variety of exciting topics and practise speaking and giving presentations, listening and following lectures, reading academic and formal texts, writing essays and research reports, grammar and a range of relevant and crucial vocabulary. **Who is this course for?** The General English course is perfectly balanced with reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students learn daily English which is used in everyday life and build their confidence to use English in various situations. These include travelling, shopping, looking for a job, making friends etc. Lessons are engaging with role plays and students often go out on excursions with peers to practice what they have learnt. **What do I need to know?** The course is focused on the practical and essential components of everyday English. You will undertake a wide variety of tasks related to these skills and their use in “real life” situations. Our General English course is split into 5 levels: Upon completion of their level, students will have acquired the following skills and competencies.

This course runs 5 different levels for General English from Elementary to Advanced.Free Extra Classes: Monday: Pronunciation Power Tuesday: Look Who's Talkin' Wednesday: Writing Workshop Thursday: Word Builder Friday: Go GrammarThe General English program develops students’ English language communication skills. There is a strong focus on building confidence and fluency. Above all, in a friendly and fun environment! Through a communicative approach, students practice their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Furthermore there are opportunities to learn these skills in a variety of ‘real life’ situations. Studying General English gives students the confidence and skills to function in an English speaking country. Some may even consider going on to further study or examination preparation courses. Discover English, Melbourne offers six levels of General English from Beginner to Advanced. The Beginner level class accepts students with very little exposure to English. For example, students who have not yet acquired a single word. No one’s level is too low. In contrast, the Advanced General English class is for students with high level communicative skills. General English students undertake a placement test to determine their entry point. Students may be recommended to take a change of level test at any stage of their enrolment. Importantly, this is based on in-class assessment results.

Students will focus on developing their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for personal, social, work and study purposes.RGIT Australia’s General English (ELICOS) program will help students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and general communication skills. The program is aimed at non-native English speakers or people with a minimum to average level of English competency. Students will learn with experienced and qualified teachers in small class sizes. Upon completion of this course, students will develop the confidence to successfully communicate both socially and professionally. This course also prepares students for RGIT Australia’s English for Academic Purposes programs (EAP I, II & III). RGIT Australia caters to students of every level, and the Starter level is perfect for students who are just beginning to learn English. Homework, weekly tests, teacher feedback and friendly classes help students to improve their English quickly. Students also participate in excursions that help them to integrate into the local culture, understand accents and engage with local residents and businesses.

**Course description** The English for Academic Purposes course is for students from Intermediate to Advanced levels. The course focuses on a range of academic skills, with the goal of preparing students to successfully perform in a number of academic and professional contexts. During the course, you will be engaged in a variety of topics crucial to academia in English. You will practise speaking and giving presentations, listening and following lectures, reading academic and formal texts, writing essays and research reports, grammar and being supplied with a variety of commonly used and relevant vocabulary. **Who is this course for?** The EAP program focuses on helping students to develop the necessary skills for academic study in mainstream courses at colleges and universities in Australia. Students studying this course can expect to be better equipped to succeed in challenging academic situations with confidence. **What do I need to know?** This course is focused on the academically crucial English skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening. You will undertake a wide variety of tasks related to these skills and their use in English academia. Upon completion of their level, students will have acquired the following skills and competencies. Upon completion of their level, students will have acquired the following skills and competencies.

**Course description** Australian Lifestyle English is the school's unique English course custom-designed to let students feel as though they are virtually living in Australia already. This course has been carefully planned so learners can enjoy inclusive and personalised experiences in and beyond the classroom. During the course, you will be exposed to Authentic Australian life through videos, live streams, excursions and more. In addition to learning practical reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in supportive and engaging ways, you will also have the opportunity to practice in natural situations and even speak with other local, native speakers and direct the teacher through the streets. **Who is this course for?** Australian Lifestyle English course is perfectly balanced with reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students learn daily English which is used in everyday life and build their confidence to use English in various situations. These include travelling, shopping, looking for a job, making friends etc. Lessons are engaging with role plays and students often go out on excursions with peers to practice what they have learnt. **What do I need to know?** This course specialises in preparing you for a transition into Australian lifestyle. You will complete different tasks centred around how Australians open a bank account, arrange a medical assessment, shop for groceries, and more! Our Australian Lifestyle English course is split into 5 levels: Upon completion of their level, students will have acquired the following skills and competencies.

The general courses develop all aspects of the English language including speaking, pronunciation, listening, grammar, reading and writing. The focus is on improving your basic communication needs in everyday aspects of the English language. During your English course, you will be expected to participate as much as possible and work individually, in pairs and in groups as well as take part in whole class activities. This course is for all international students with non-English speaking backgrounds or English is not their first language and wish to improve their English language skills.

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is designed for students who want to pursue further study in vocational education and training, gain extra academic English in higher education studies or who want to apply to a university in the future. The benefit of Academic English is that it increases fluency in language and gives one confidence that is required and used in formal and informal academic contexts. It is designed to prepare you for the language used in vocational education and training, university lectures and academic books.

RGIT Australia’s English for Academic Purposes II (EAP II) (Upper Intermediate) course focuses on developing students’ use of English in academic contexts at an upper-intermediate level. Students learn skills in academic essay writing, research techniques, presentations and discussion development skills.

RGIT Australia’s English for Academic Purposes III (EAP III) (Advanced) course focuses on helping students to develop an advanced level of academic skills needed for successful entry into tertiary studies where English is the primary medium of instruction. This course covers academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at an advanced level.