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General English

General English Course

GEOS Gold Coast runs various English language courses to meet the different needs of students. These include General English, Preparation for Academic and Cambridge Exams (PACE), IETLS Exam Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE/CAE), Certificate IV in TESOL, Joey Kangaroo Club (Young Learners Program) and a Study Tour Program.

The General English course is offered at six levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced. Classes are taught in 10-week modules, with an average class size  of 16 students. Students can commence on any Monday, with an English level test and orientation given before commencement.

The GE course is very practical, with specialist afternoon lessons preparing students to use English right away. These specialist classes could niclude Telephone English, Business English, English for Tourism and Hospitality, and English for Presentations. Students are kept motivated with real life material and guest speakers. With progress tests every 5 weeks, along with one-on-one sessions with detailed feedback, students will be able to see their progress. The tests cover every skill area, from listening to reading, writing and speaking. GEOS Gold Coast’s program is unique as its been specifically developed from feedback from current students.

Learning a Second Language

There are many reasons to learn another language, from seeking employment to study, travel and migration. There are a range of ways to learn a second language, from different courses to overseas study, hoemstays, and distance education. Or perhaps you want to study on your own, which is possible with the wealth of materials available from libraries and bookstores. Some helpful resources include a bilingual dictionary, grammar books, phrasebooks, online exercises, language learning software and so on.

Of course, whichever way you decide to take, it is important to be able to practice your language skills in reading, writing and conversing. Practice will help improve your pronunciation, increase your vocabulary and perfect your grammar.