What you'll learn
Improve your English communication skills with our interactive online English language short courses in Sydney!
Join our comprehensive English Communication Skills course, designed to elevate your English language proficiency and empower you to speak with joy and confidence.
The primary objectives of this course are to enhance your fluency, expand your vocabulary, improve your understanding of others, and enable you to express yourself clearly and effectively.
During the course, we will focus on practising the sounds, rhythms, and tones of spoken English, along with exploring various forms of communication, including body language.
Through a diverse range of learning activities such as role-play, listening exercises, and the utilization of conversation gambits, you will have the opportunity to refine your conversation and pronunciation skills.
Participating in this course will not only boost your confidence in speaking English but also sharpen your skills for everyday conversations, providing you with a solid foundation for professional settings.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this English Communication Skills course, you should have
- Identified your spoken communication problems and learned techniques to overcome them
- Expanded your spoken vocabulary (including colloquialisms)
- Improved your fluency, grammar, and pronunciation
- Identify the sounds in English you find difficult to pronounce
- Learn techniques for pronouncing those sounds
- Identify and practise English conversation using correct stress and rhythm
- Identify and practise the tonal changes of English
- enhanced your career prospects
Course content
This English Communication Skills course will
help you to interact more comfortably when speaking or listening to Australian people in a range of social and work contexts.
The following will be included:
- Identify your spoken communication problems
- Practise conversation – Australian spoken language and slang
- Practise conversation – listening and speaking for fluency
- Learn idioms and essential phrases
- Discuss topical issues
- Learn the sounds of English - vowels and consonants
- Practise the sounds of English
- Understand how syllables and stress work in English pronunciation
- Practise word and sentence stress in conversation and getting your message across
- Learn to speak smoothly - contractions and linking
- Practise speaking with English rhythm and intonation
Due to the variable nature of adult education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.
Intended audience
This English Communication Skills course ideal for
- students looking to upskill
- individuals who are learning English as a second language and aspire to improve their language proficiency
Pre-requesites
- have graduated from our English Course: Pre-Intermediate
- have 60 hours or more of previous language learning
If you don't know whether this course is the right level for you, please contact the College by phone or e-mail. We will be happy to speak with you and help you decide what course would be best for you.
Course venue
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A pen and paper
- A dictionary
Textbook & Resources
No textbook is required as tutors provide all materials. However, if you want to buy a dictionary, ask your tutor in the first class which dictionary they recommend.
Certificate of completion
Achievement Recognition
Upon successfully completing the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. This certificate serves as a testament to your commitment and effort in mastering the English language. It can be a valuable addition to your resume, showcasing your dedication to personal and professional growth.
Additional information
- Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
- Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.
- Enrol in 3 English language courses and get automatically 15% off!
This is just the start of learning a wonderful language. Keep practicing and building on your language skills with our follow-on language courses or weekend workshops.
An overview of our English Language program:
| Level | Course name | Description | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| New to English | English: A Comprehensive Introduction Course | Provides essential aspects of English, including the alphabet, spelling, possessive adjectives, and more | 0 hours of prior language learning |
| Level 1 | English Course: Beginner English | Learn the fundamentals of the English language | basic understanding such as the English alphabet and spelling |
| Level 2 | English Course: Elementary English | Strengthens vocabulary and language skills | 20+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional | English Course: English Grammar | After graduating from our English Course: Elementary English, focus on grammar intricacies for a solid foundation | 40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Level 3 | English Course: Pre-Intermediate English | Refines language proficiency for real-life conversations | 40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional | English Course: Communication Skills | After graduating from our English Course: Pre-Intermediate, practise your English communication skills | 60+ hours of prior language learning |
| Level 4 | English Course: Intermediate English | Explores more complex language structures | 60+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional | English Course: IELTS Preparation | After graduating from our English Intermediate course, get ready for your IELTS exam | 80+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional | English Course: Business English | After graduating from our English Intermediate course, master effective business communication | 80+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional | Proofreading & Editing Course | After graduating from our English Intermediate course, get better at finding mistakes and making writing sound great | 80+ hours of prior language learning |
If you're uncertain about meeting the requirements or if this course matches your language proficiency, reach out to the College via phone or email. Our team can help you find the right course level for your skills.
Course testimonials
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Mon said: Good course, able to improve pronunciation by doing lots of exercise, flexible curriculum.
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Asta said: Jacqui is the best teacher I ever seen. She is patient and friendly. I attended every night.
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Yonghui said: 5 Stars!
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Thamilarasi said: All the classes were so interactive that it was very interesting. We practiced role playing and a lot of exercise related to speaking and pronunciation and group discussions. After joining this class, I have become more fluent and confident when speaking with native English speakers. My grammar and vocabulary have improved so much and my pronunciation has as well.
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Lucia said: I just wanted to comment on the teacher -Micheal, he was very patient in the class and he articulately pinpointed each student's English challenge and gave us the suggestions accordingly. In addition, he has shown his great knowledge while delivering the class to us, to make the subject learning points very interesting. I have had a great learning experience from his class. It's very useful.
Course tutors
Micheál Lovett
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