Build your English skills and feel more confident in everyday life. Practise speaking and listening in simple conversations, at work and while shopping. Learn to use the past and present tense and pronounce words clearly.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use English in everyday situations
Understand and join conversations
Speak with colleagues in a workplace setting
Take part in spoken interactions, such as in shops or service settings
Use basic English in the present and past tense
Improve pronunciation, including word stress and sounds
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Credit towards the Certificate II in Basic English for Speakers of Other Languages
A potential pathway to further English study
English skills to communicate in the community and at work
Confidence to take part in basic conversations
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you.
You may be asked to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile. This helps us place you in the right class and make sure you get the support you need.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A goal to learn English
A basic level of English skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: entry-level positions, pursuing further study and participating more fully in the community.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Basic English Language Speaking and Listening Skills does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Statement of Attainment in Basic English Language Speaking and Listening Skills does not have any post-graduate courses.
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Basic English Language Speaking and Listening Skills does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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There are a total of 1 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
You can select a study option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Foundation Skills, English Language and Auslan