English as an Additional Language or Dialect 1

I will learn:

• Skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Standard Australian English
• To communicate and use language socially and in personal contexts
• To read and understand a range of everyday texts
• To consider aspects of Australian life and culture.

In typical lessons I might:

• Use English to listen, speak, view, read and write
• Identify and discuss aspects of Australian life and culture
• Create simple oral, written and multimodal texts to express ideas about familiar topics
• Use basic research skills
• Read and understand texts presented in a range of forms.

This course would suit someone who:

• Wants to develop their understanding and use of the English language
• Is developing the confidence to communicate in English
• Is preparing for further study.