Improve your core English language skills needed to communicate clearly and effectively in study or work. Learn native speaker pronunciation tips and tricks specific to Australian English and to the areas of your life in which you need to communicate.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Make individual sounds and say phrases to improve your English pronunciation skills
Sound more like a native Australian speaker and receive personal feedback to improve your pronunciation
Communicate clearly when presenting and having conversations with your classmates and teacher
Check you are understood and build strategies to understand meanings of unknown words
Read and write in English for further study or work
Develop your grammar skills for further study
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Credit towards a full qualification
Improved oral and pronunciation skills
Practise asking for information and have conversations with people in your community
Gain more confidence when reading, writing and speaking English
Improve your communication skills and open up additional career pathways
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
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:
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, participate more fully in the community and or pursue further study. This course is non-industry specific as it teaches you English language skills. This course will help you communicate better in the workplace with colleagues and customers.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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