* 5 to 20 weeks per level (3 levels available), Start any Monday+
Before your first day of class you will sit an English test to make sure you are in the right class for your English proficiency level. This process ensures you are enrolled in a class that is both challenging and effective in improving your English.
If you want to improve your real life English skills, a General English course at Hawthorn-Melbourne is the perfect step.
Our General English courses help you develop language skills for real life situations – like speaking and conversation. You can develop these skills beyond the classroom by joining after class and weekend social activities.
Courses are built around the four core skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course will focus on:
building fluency and accuracy in spoken English
expanding your vocabulary
understanding native and non-native English speakers
developing skills and confidence to use English outside the classroom.
We offer General English programs for students of all English abilities.
You will be tested and counselled on arrival to determine your needs, your long term goals and to plan your individual study pathway. You will then be placed into a level that is suitable for you.
General English 1: 077113K
General English 2: 077114J
General English 3: 077115G
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Lesson plan
Monday
Morning
Listening
Take notes from a recorded text about different jobs and fill in the blanks
Speaking and note-taking
Discuss similarities and differences between jobs in other countries
Reading and vocabulary
working in the outback in Australia; closed reading using new work vocabulary
Writing
Create professional profiles for different professions
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Homework
write your CV
Tuesday
Morning
Reading and speaking
Read and answer questions about job advertisements
Grammar
Modal auxiliary verbs
Listening
Listen to a a professional talking about their job, answer the questions
Vocabulary and speaking
Fill in the blanks with new work vocabulary; complete a questionnaire about jobs and discuss in pairs
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Wednesday
Morning
Reading and speaking
Read an article about a movie star and discuss in pairs
Listening
Listen to an interview with a band member
Speaking and listening
Listen to a job interview; act out role plays and interview other students
Writing
Look for a job advertisement in the computer room and write a letter of application
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Thursday
Morning
Speaking and listening
‘At the doctor’s’ listening comprehension, discuss in pairs; talk about symptoms and illnesses
Grammar and vocabulary
Present perfect and health vocabulary activity
Writing
Write about your experiences in Australia using the present perfect
Reading and speaking
Read and discuss a health article in pairs; complete a quiz and discuss; revise health vocabulary
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Friday
Morning
Listening
Listen to a conversation between a patient and a doctor
Speaking
‘At the doctor’s’ role play
Reading
‘How to eat less’ reading comprehension, discuss the answers in pairs
Listening and speaking
Watch a video of people describing their lifestyles and how they keep fit, discuss in pairs
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
English for Academic Purposes 1
Working holiday
Travel
English at work
Overseas Student Health Cover: $58 per month
