Course details

Summary

Do you need to improve your English language skills?

This course is for learners who wish to apply their English language proficiency for general communication.

You'll learn the general language skills required to communicate in most familiar situations with increasing independence and fluency.

This course is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) high B1.

We offer beginner to advanced English courses. We'll assess your English when you enrol to decide the best level for you to study at.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course is intended for students of English as an additional language, who wish to improve their English, or who are attending NZQA-approved courses in Aotearoa New Zealand, rather than a direct pathway to employment.

Graduates of this course will have the English language skills for employment that involves:

• participation in face-to-face interpersonal communication,
• response to written instructions and informational texts, and
• production of simple, context-specific record-keeping.

TOPICS YOU'LL COVER

The course will focus on:

• reading
• writing
• speaking
• listening
• critical thinking
• problem solving

Topics in this course:

• Communication 3 (General)
• Connection 3 (General)
• Community 3 (General)
• Concepts 3 (General)

FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS

Pathway to other courses at Level 3 and 4

Entry criteria

There are no minimum academic requirements (open entry).

English Language requirements:

Your English will be assessed on entry.

Guideline for entry: General (Level 3) entry: CEFR mid B1 or IELTS 4.5