* 10 weeks, 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.
Entry Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (writing 5.5, no band less than 5.0)
TOEFL 46 (writing 18, reading 4, listening 5, speaking 14)
PTE 42 (writing 42 with no communicative skill below 36)
Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test.
If you want to study in Australia or get an Australian visa, you might need to sit an IELTS test. Hawthorn-Melbourne’s IELTS preparation course will give you the skills you need to succeed.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is the main language. It is recognised by higher education providers, governments and employers all over the world.
IELTS tests the four skills of language learning. You will develop skills in:
listening: note-taking, listening for specific information
speaking: expressing ideas and opinions, seeking clarification, pronunciation
reading: speed reading strategies, understanding graphs and charts, analysing IELTS specimen papers
writing: interpreting questions, organising content, grammatical accuracy.
Succeeding in the IELTS test is also about understanding the test structure. We will help you with that too. Throughout your course you will do regular test practice and role plays. You will learn special test strategies to do with the format of the test and time management.
If you sit the IELTS examination, you will be given an overall band score from 1.0 (non-user) to 9.0 (expert user). For most higher education programs, you will need a minimum score between 6.0 and 7.5 to be eligible to apply.
CRICOS Course Code: 063645G
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Lesson plan
Monday
Morning
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Afternoon
Speaking
Practise complex language in conversation; discuss weekly topic
Listening
Practise advanced listening strategies with listening comprehension
Vocabulary and reading
Strategies to increase vocabulary and find information from texts
Writing
Analyse Task 1; practise sentence writing, focus on grammar and complexity
Homework
Reading comprehension; read the newspaper and prepare a discussion topic
Tuesday
Morning
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Afternoon
Speaking
Discuss news prepared for homework with the class, focus on sentence structure; review grammar
Listening
Identify main points and speech markers from a spoken text
Writing
Analyse graphs, tables and diagrams and select information for writing; group activity
Reading
Practise skimming and scanning; reading comprehension
Homework
Prepare two minute presentation on given topic
Wednesday
Morning
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Afternoon
Speaking
Present your topic prepared for homework and receive feedback on language used; review grammar
Listening
Practise listening comprehension; identify speech markers
Reading
Work on test sections and questions; reading comprehension
Writing
Analyse Task 2; focus on understanding the essay question, developing an outline and writing paragraphs
Homework
Write complex sentences using advanced vocabulary
Thursday
Morning
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Afternoon
Speaking
Practise answering questions in the test; in pairs practise self and peer correction and pronunciation
Listening
Review test sections and tasks; practise listening comprehension
Reading ¬and vocabulary
Analyse a text; review strategies for dealing with unknown vocabulary; practise reading
Writing
Practise paragraph development and organising your ideas
Homework
Practise paragraph writing
Friday
Morning
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Afternoon
Speaking
Discuss the weekly topic in groups; focus on pronunciation, stress and intonation
Listening
Analyse how a speaker conveys meaning with stress and intonation
Writing
Practise outlines and introductions
Computer Lab
Visit useful websites for test preparation; listening and grammar exercises
Homework
Prepare topic from a newspaper for discussion on Monday
Overseas Student Health Cover: $58 per month
