These 1.5 hour courses provide focused study skills and complement the three hour programs.

Elective Skills Courses (1.5 hour courses)

Assertiveness

Develop skills to confidently handle personal and business situations. A wide variety of speaking and action skills are presented and used in the classroom. Focus on developing fluency rather than on grammar correction or pronunciation difficulties unless they greatly interfere with communication. Develop new ways of expressing yourself in order to communicate clearly, make good choices, create realistic goals, and stand up for yourself in a positive way.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Intermediate 4

Basic Survival

The Basic Survival English skills course is designed to teach students useful, practical communication skills that are necessary for them to survive outside the classroom in an English-speaking environment. The language and situations presented in this course are practical and reflect the experiences that the students have while they are here. Role-plays, listening to realworld conversations and the sharing of personal experiences are used to generate and practice language.
Levels: Beginner 1 - Beginner 2

Conversation

Build confidence and improve fluency through daily practice, dialogues, roleplays and guided conversation.
Levels: Beginner 1 - Advanced 2

Debating

Learn to form logical, coherent opinions then present, support and defend these opinions in debates. Debaters must be able to read and synthesize information, and then summarize and support their ideas. Students will develop their speaking, listening, note-taking, and writing skills, and will improve fluency, confidence and critical thinking skills.
Levels: Intermediate 1 - Advanced 3

Listening

Build comprehension of spoken language by practising listening activities taken from daily social and academic situations.
Levels: Beginner 1 - Advanced 2

Listening for Professionals

Increase comprehension of business and academic English. Practise understanding spontaneous informal language as well as explanations of abstract and theoretical ideas.
Levels: Advanced 1 - Advanced 3

Public Speaking

Master the secrets of effective public speaking. Learn speech organization, delivery techniques and listening skills - an excellent way to push English skills to a higher level.
Levels: Intermediate 1 - Advanced 3

Vocabulary

Intensive reading, speaking and writing activities help build formal and informal vocabulary including idioms and slang.
Levels: Beginner 1 - Advanced 2

Grammar

Improve usage of standard English grammar.
Levels: Beginner 1 - Advanced 2

Reading

Improve your reading skills in the classroom and in the computer lab. Read a novel accompanied by a CD, take part in a book circle and compare its film version to the written word - an exciting and modern approach to reading.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Advanced 2

TOEIC® (Listening and Reading)

Improve your TOEIC® score! You will study different sections of the TOEIC® and do practice tests. You can improve overall listening and reading skills, as well as test-taking strategies.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Advanced 2

University Preparation

University Preparation focuses on the skills needed to succeed in college or university: essay writing, lecture comprehension, note taking, research and academic discussion skills
Levels: Intermediate 4 - Advanced 3

Writing

Practice daily writing, and learn correct language structure and writing techniques for diverse genres and audiences. Discover the secrets for writing excellent essays.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Advanced 2

Business Culture

Improve cross-cultural awareness, study world business etiquette and learn how to employ humour in the workplace.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

Business English Cambridge

Improve your business vocabulary and skills by focusing on aspects of the Cambridge BEC tests. Focus on business vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for business situations. Increase your professional chances in global job markets as well as opportunities to work abroad.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Advanced 3

Business Interview Skills

Beginning with personal employment goals and profession-specific vocabulary, the primary focus of this course is interview skills: in person, online and over the phone. Students are videotaped and critiqued to improve professional presentation, pronunciation and language skills.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

Business Presentation Skills

Master the essentials of effective presentations, building confidence in the ability to organize and deliver a speech in front of a business audience.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

Business Writing

Gain skills in written communications, business proposals and writing for the web. Develop expertise in writing resumés, cover letters and reports.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

Café Work Skills

Learn practical skills to work in a café! Ace the interview, sharpen your telephone skills and master the hustle and bustle of customer service.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Advanced 3

English for Travel and Hospitality

The tourism industry is one of the world's largest employers. This interactive course helps master industry-related language skills while gaining an understanding of tourism marketing, hospitality management, entertainment and promotion.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Intermediate 2

Job Ready

Learn valuable practical job skills including resume and cover letter writing, how to get a tax file number, setting up a bank account, work regulations, and interview skills. Students will also learn about Australian business culture and work practices, organisations that support Australian workers, where to look for jobs, and how to apply.
We recommend students who take this elective book the WEP Fast which provides one to one support after the class.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Advanced 3

Marketing

The world of marketing is full of constant and exciting evolution. This course focuses on fundamental theories, concepts and hands-on practical experience.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

Creative English - Storytelling

Explore the creative side of English through dramatic role-play, storytelling, music, poetry and drawing. Study all the skills and then apply them to a creative end, from grammar to writing, pronunciation to public speaking and beyond.
Levels: Beginner 4 - Intermediate 1

English Through Art

Explore the language of art, art critique and art production. Practise English through drawing, painting, sculpting, writing in a creative journal and visiting art exhibits around the city. No previous art experience is necessary.
Levels: Intermediate 1 - Advanced 3

English Through Film and Video

Expand knowledge of colloquial vocabulary and idiomatic expressions by studying and discussing films. Learn about cinematic techniques, read and write movie reviews, and discuss culture and ideas presented in films.
Levels: Beginner 3 - Advanced 2

English Through Yoga

Learn to follow physical instructions accurately while mastering the vocabulary of anatomy and movement. Gain physical strength, flexibility and stress management skills.
Levels: Intermediate 1 - Advanced 3

Global Social Issues

Improve fluency and build vocabulary by exploring and discussing contemporary social issues. Topics reflect global concerns such as women's and children's rights, health care, religion and environmental issues.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

International Current Events

Master the language of international affairs and keep pace with today's changing political climate. Practice English through debates on politics, economics and law. Instructional media for this course includes television, video and the Internet.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

Media Studies

This course is for those interested in media, social media and their impact on society. Students analyze both the structure and context of newspapers, magazines, television, radio and the Internet.
Levels: Intermediate 3 - Advanced 3

Thinking and Problem Solving

This life skills course is designed for students who want to develop creative thinking, flexibility and decision making skills. Learn informative, creative, constructive, critical, emotional and organizational thinking skills. Apply these thinking strategies to various problems to come up with new and effective solutions.
Levels: Intermediate 1 - Advanced 3


Note: Course offerings may vary from campus to campus. Not all courses are offered each session; availability depends on enrolment and student demand.