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Sydney, Australia

www.englishlanguagecompany.com
Sydney, Australia - www.englishlanguagecompany.com
Welcome      Located in the heart of Sydney city centre,
             English Language Company (ELC) has a large
                                                                 Contents
                                                                 3   Why choose ELC?
to English   modern campus with cafes, shops and popular
             sights close by.                                    4   Location

Language     ELC students come from over 35 countries to
             study our wide range of quality English courses.
                                                                 5
                                                                 7
                                                                     Facilities
                                                                     Studying at ELC

Company      We pride ourselves on offering excellent teaching
                                                                 9   General English
                                                                 10 English for Academic Purposes
             and services to all of our students. We look        11 IELTS Exam Preparation
             forward to helping you achieve your goals and we    12 Cambridge Exam Preparation
             are sure that you will enjoy studying at ELC and    13 English for TESOL
             living in Sydney.                                   14 Working in Australia
             David and Lyn Scott                                 16 Accommodation
             ELC founders and managers                           17 Support and Guidance
                                                                 18 Social activities
                                                                 19 Travel and Adventure

                                                                                  Photo: Hamilton Lund; Tourism NSW
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Why
choose ELC?
1   Award winning English language school
    English Language Company is the only school in Australia to have been
    nominated 5 years in a row for the prestigious award ‘LTM Star Language
    School Southern Hemisphere’ and the only school in the southern hemisphere
    to have won this award more than once (2007, 2009, 2011). So, at ELC you can
                                                                                           Winner 2011
                                                                                           Shortlisted 2010
                                                                                           Winner 2009
                                                                                           Shortlisted 2008
    be confident that you will receive the very best education and service.                Winner 2007

2   Fantastic nationality mix
    ELC students come from over 35 countries so you will have to speak English
    to communicate and make lifelong friends from around the world.

3   Excellent teachers
    Our students consistently rate ELC teachers as excellent. All teachers are
    highly qualified and experienced holding university degrees and specialist
    TESOL qualifications.

4
    Wide range of quality courses customized to suit your needs
    We offer an extensive range of core English courses. These are complemented
    by your choice of elective classes so that you will learn exactly what you
    need to.

5
    Learning and technology
    Our teachers utilize modern digital technology to enhance your learning
    experience. In addition, ELC-Online is our unique online learning program
    and school community. You can start studying and making friends even
    before you leave home!

6
    Pathways to Australian universities and colleges
    Study EAP and benefit from our direct entry agreements (no IELTS necessary)
    with many top Australian universities and colleges.

7   Optional activities, clubs and special interest classes
    We offer optional special interest classes, activities and clubs each week so
    that you can do the things that interest you and use your English!

8   Excellent accommodation options                                                 Your classmates
                                                                                    will come from:
    ELC has a wide range of quality accommodation options to suit your needs
    and your budget, including our own student residences: ELC Houses and                                          %
    Premium Apartment.                                                                 Western Europe                            40

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                                                                                            North Asia                  25
    The leader in work programs for students                                         Sth/Latin America             15
    Student visa holders can use ELC’s unique Student Work Assistance Program
    (SWAP) for free. Students on our Work and Travel program have membership of        South East Asia        10
    Australia’s largest temporary recruitment agency for working holiday makers.       Eastern Europe    5

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                                                                                                Other    5
    Great city centre location
    Our modern school is right in the heart of Sydney, close to shops, transport
    and entertainment districts.

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Sydney      is a great choice for international students. It’s the largest and
    most cosmopolitan city in Australia but it’s also beautiful, safe and clean.
    It has great shopping and nightlife and a lively
    city centre. There are many concerts, festivals
    and sporting events all year around.

          The climate is great with hot summers
          and mild winters so it’s easy to enjoy
          the outdoors. Sydney is a large city
          but you can go surfing, scuba-diving,
          bushwalking or just relax on the
          beach – all within the Sydney
          metropolitan area.
          Very importantly, our students
          always find people from Sydney                                                                            Photo: Hamilton Lund; Tourism NSW

          very friendly and welcoming
          and happy to talk.

                                                      Photo: Tourism NSW

    Location and facilities

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            ELC is located right in the heart of Sydney city                                                an amaz in g city w
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               • In the centre of Sydney city                  •   5 minutes by train to the Opera House                             to do!”
               • 2 minute walk from Sydney’s premier           •   10 minute walk to ELC Student House      Haruka – Japan
                 shopping centre                               •   1 minute walk to Base Backpackers
               • 1 minute walk from the main train station     •   15 minutes by bus to Glebe YHA
               • 3 minute walk from Darling Harbour            •   Close to city centre cafes and cinemas
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Facilities
  The school is modern, bright
  and spacious with superb
  facilities including:
  • 22 large well-equipped
    classrooms (most with the latest
    digital technology)
  • Comfortable student common
    room and dining area
  • Study centre and library
    equipped with computers for
    self-study
  • Casual computer lounge
    available throughout the day
  • Student kitchen
  • Free WiFi throughout the
    school

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Your course,
   your choice
    We understand that no two students are the same. People have different reasons for learning English and have
    different learning styles and interests.
    To make sure that you achieve your learning goals we have developed a unique study system which allows you to
    customize your course to suit your own needs, goals and preferences.

    Major Course                                                                                            3 steps to your

      1
                                       This is your main course           • Cambridge Exam Preparation
                                                                                                            customized course
                Needs
                                       of study. You will take            • IELTS Exam Preparation          1 Enrol in your Major Course
                3 hours/day
                                       this class every morning.
                15 hours/week                                             • English for Academic
                                       Choose from:                                                         2 Select afternoon
                                                                            Purposes
                                       • General English                                                      Special Focus Modules
                                                                          • English for TESOL                 according to your needs
                                                                                                              when you arrive at ELC

                                                                                                            3 Take any optional
    Special Focus Modules                                                                                     English Extra classes or

      2
                                                                                                              activities which interest
                Goals                  These are afternoon elective          Choose these when                you each day
                                       classes. Choose your class            you start at ELC and
                1 hour/day
                                       according to your specific            change every 4 weeks
                5 hours/week           goals, such as Business English,      if you wish.
                                                                                                            Included in all courses
                                       Speaking or Exam Preparation.
                                                                                                            • Coursebook
                                                                                                            • ELC online learning and
                                                                                                              social networking
                                                                                                            • Free Internet access and WiFi
    English Extras                                                                                          • Weekly progress tests

     3
                                                                                                            • Tutorials
                Interests              Choose from our selection of          Excursions or Independent      • Certificate of completion
                                       special interest classes and          Study. Just go to the one
                1 hour/day
                                       activities such as Australian         that interests you most
                5 hours/week           Studies, Pronunciation,               each day.

    ELC online
    All students can maximize their       During your course
    learning via our unique online
                                          You can:
    learning platform ‘ELC online’.
    It is included in your fees.          • do online grammar and
                                             vocabulary exercises
    Before you leave home                 • practise reading and listening
    After enrolment you will receive      • complete assignments set       After you finish
    your login. You will take a              by your teacher               You will have access to all
    short test and be assigned a          • view your progress records     of the online resources for
    personalized study plan of            • practise for exams             3 months after you finish your
    online lessons. So you can                                             course and our weekly news
                                          You may login using our
    start studying even before you
                                          computers at ELC or at any time lesson and ELC community
    leave home.                                                            for life!
                                          from your own computer.

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Timetable
                                                                                                                   Depending on your level
                                                                                                                   you will follow one of
                                                                                                                   these timetables:
                                                                                                                      8.30am – 3.15pm
                                                                                                                      9.15am – 4.00pm
                                                                                                                      9.30am – 4.15pm
                                                                                                                   All classes have one hour
                                                                                                                   for lunch and two short
                                                                                                                   coffee breaks.

Course level guidelines
                                                              IELTS
                  General        Cambridge      TESOL         Exam             EAP
 CEFR          English Course    ESOL Exams     Course     Preparation        Course     What you can do now

  C2     6   Proficient             CPE                                                  • Enter most university degree and postgraduate degrees.

                                                             IELTS 3                     • Enter many university degree and diploma courses.
  C1     5   Advanced               CAE                                        EAP 3
                                                             6.0 – 7.0                   • Work professionally in an English-speaking environment.

                                                                                         • Enter some university degree and diploma courses.
                                                              IELTS 2
  B2     4	Upper Intermediate      FCE                                        EAP 2     • Do an internship in an English-speaking country.
                                                English      5.5 – 6.0
                                                                                         • Use English confidently in the workplace.
                                                  for
                                                TESOL         IELTS 1                    • Vocational and academic preparation courses.
  B1     3   Intermediate           PET                                        EAP 1
                                                             5.0 – 5.5                   • Use limited English in the workplace.

  A2     2	Pre-intermediate        KET

  A1+    1   Elementary

  A1     01 Beginner

Your first day                   Your classes                                                                   Your outcomes

  Class placement                  Methodology                           Small classes                              Certificates
  On your first day at ELC         You will learn how English is         We have small classes so                   When you finish your
  you will take a placement        spoken in many situations.            that your teacher can give                 course you will receive an
  test and have a spoken           You will learn how to use             all students the attention                 ELC certificate.
  interview.                       grammar and new vocabulary            they need.
                                                                                                                    You can use this certificate
                                   and practise pronunciation,
  Levels                           listening, reading and writing.
                                                                         Progress tests                             as a record of your studies
  We have 7 levels from                                                  Every Monday you will take                 for higher education
  elementary to proficient.        You will have many                    a short progress test to                   institutes or employers.
  You will join a class of         opportunities to communicate          revise and assess what you
  students who have a              throughout the lesson.                have studied.
  similar level to you.            Lessons and                           Tutorials
  Study plan                       technology
                                                                         You will have regular
  We will also help you            Lessons are all face-to-face          tutorials with your class
  to plan your course by           but teachers use modern               teacher to discuss your
  advising you on Special          technology, including the latest      progress and
  Focus Modules and                digital resources to ensure that      review your
  activities that you can          your lessons are varied, up-to-       study plan.
  choose from.                     date and dynamic.

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Your course, your choice

    Special Focus Modules

    In the afternoons full-time students choose from our range of Special Focus Modules. Depending on
    your level and course choices include:

     You need to focus on:        Choose from these Special Focus Modules:

                                  Speaking, Listening & Vocabulary (SLV)
                                  This popular intensive conversation skills class helps you make fast progress with
                                  your everyday speaking skills.
     Fluency
                                  Real English
                                  This class helps you use English effectively for everyday tasks in Australia, such as   “M y classmates ar
                                                                                                                                               e
                                  shopping, banking and using public transport.                                            ve ry friend ly and
                                                                                                                                                ve ry
                                  Business English                                                                         helpful to me. The
                                  This class is for students who work or would like to work in a company where a
                                  good level of spoken or written English is required.
                                                                                                                          en viron ment is ve ry
     English for work                                                                                                     good to use E ng lis
                                  English for Hospitality and Tourism                                                                          h
                                  If you need English to work in a hotel, restaurant, airline or as a tour guide then     beca use th e natio na
                                  this is the ideal class for you.
                                                                                                                                                 lity
                                                                                                                          mix is pe rfect.”
                                  Writing Skills
                                                                                                                          Hye Rin – Korea
                                  Learn how to write effective letters, emails, reports and essays – a useful class for
                                  students who will do further studies or work in English.
     Skills and language
                                  Grammar
                                  Improve your accuracy in spoken and written English and learn how to express
                                  yourself in more complex ways.
                                  IELTS Exam Skills & Practice
     Exam skills
                                  Cambridge Exam Skills & Practice

    English Extras
    We offer a range of workshops, activities and classes for 1 hour each day. Some take the form of more
    traditional lessons while others are social, sporting and tourism-based. You simply choose the ones
    that interest you each week.                                                                                          Australian studies
    If you have a student visa 20 hours per week of study are compulsory. English Extras are optional but                 Learn about Australian
    are recommended and are included in your course fees.                                                                 culture, history, music and
                                                                                                                          travel.

          Monday                 Tuesday                 Wednesday               Thursday                  Friday

                                                     •   Soccer                                                           TV and Media studies
                                                     •   Excursions          • Australian            • TV and
      • Pronunciation        • Work Oz                                                                                    This is our weekly listening,
                                                     •   Salsa                 Studies                 Media Studies
      • Conversation         • Conversation
                                                     •   Songs               • Conversation          • Conversation       vocabulary and speaking
                                                     •   Film club                                                        lesson based around
                                            • Exam practice                                                               TV programs, podcasts
                                            • Guided Independent Study                                                    and news.

      Work Oz                                Conversation                               Guided Independent                Excursions
      Get ready to work in                   Practise speaking in a                     study                             Visit places of interest
      Australia. Prepare your                relaxed environment, with a                ELC’s multimedia centre           around Sydney with the
      resume, practise job                   different topic every day.                 provides a modern,                guidance of an ELC teacher.
      interviews, learn useful                                                          well-resourced learning
      language for work.                                                                centre where you can
                                                                                        follow your ELC online
                                                                                        learning program or access
                                                                                        our extensive range of
                                                                                        resources.
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General English
L earn to communicate effectively and speak English
 with confidence

General English classes focus
                                                 Start dates        Any Monday
on improving your all-round
English and in particular your                   Course length           2-52 weeks
communication skills.
                                                 Class size   Max 15 (average 12)
You will make fast progress in:                  Premium English includes 1:1 lessons
                                                                                                            “The courses are ve
                                                                                                                                   ry
•   Everyday communication                       Course levels       7 levels of General                    interestin g, interactiv
•   Fluency                                                                                                                           e
                                                 English classes from elementary to proficient              and orga niz ed and th
•   Pronunciation                                                                                                                   e
                                                 mean that you will always be in a class with               teac he rs are ve ry ca
•   Vocabulary                                   students at your level. Each level usually                                         pa ble.
                                                                                                           Th e sc hool ha s a hig
•   Grammar                                      takes 12 weeks to complete.                                                       h
                                                                                                           level of teac hin g.”
•   Listening
                                                                                                           Anouk – Belgium
•   Reading
•   Writing

Course types
Intensive General English                        Semi-Intensive General English                  Premium English
This is our popular full-time course which       This part-time course is ideal for students     This course is ideal for students who need
allows you to improve your all-round English     who want to combine study and sightseeing.      to make very fast progress in a short time.
combined with areas of individual focus.         Not available to student-visa holders           It combines group study with one-to-one
                                                                                                 lessons individually designed for you.
Course hours
15 hrs                       5 hrs 5 hrs          15 hrs                                         15 hrs                       5 hrs 5 hrs
General English             Special English      General English                                 General English             One-    English
                            Focus   Extras                                                                                   to-one Extras
                            Module                                                                                           Lessons

General English and                              Special Focus Modules for
Business English                                 General English
This course allows you to combine General        Choose from the Modules on page 6.
English classes with a Business English class.
These lessons focus on practical English
skills for the international workplace such as
sending emails, writing reports, participating
in meetings, giving presentations, speaking
on the phone or Skype and some specialist
vocabulary for a range of industries.
Students receive a Business English
certificate on completion.

Course hours
15 hrs                       5 hrs 5 hrs
General English             Business English
                            English Extras

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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
     Excel in your college or university studies

                                                    This course is for students who
                                                                                                 Start dates          Any Monday
                                                    intend to do further study in
                                                    English, for example at university           Course length              5-30 weeks
                                                    or college.
                                                                                                 Class size        Max 15 max (average 12)
                                                    The course focuses on improving
                                                    all-round language ability while             Course levels      Each level usually
                        are ve ry                   thoroughly preparing you for the             requires 10 weeks to complete.
     “Th e teac h e rs                              challenges of academic study.
                      an iz e                                                                                 Entry Level
      g ood and org
                       eve ry on e
      acti vities fo r                              You will study:                                  EAP 1    Intermediate / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500
                         ra ct and
      in c la ss to inte                            •   Academic vocabulary                          EAP 2
                                                                                                              Upper Intermediate / IELTS 5.5 /
                                                                                                              TOEFL 525
                          ext ra
       practise. Th e                               •   Academic writing skills                      EAP 3    Advanced / IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 575
                        ou ra g e
       acti vities enc                              •   Academic listening and reading
                           tog eth e r.
        peop le to ta lk                            •   Grammar in context
                         is I mad e                                                              Course hours
        Than k s to th                              •   Oral presentation skills and tutorials
                           s.”
         a lot of friend                            •   Academic research and study skills
                       ailand                                                                        15 hrs                         5 hrs 5 hrs
         Panissara – Th aster’s degree
                          am
            Went on to do                                                                        English for Academic              Special English
                         g university
            at Wollongon                                                                         Purposes                          Focus   Extras
                                                                                                                                   Module

                                                                                                 Premium EAP also available

                                                                                                 Special Focus Modules for EAP
                                                                                                 Choose from our range of Special Focus
                                                                                                 Modules. We recommend:
                                                                                                 •    Speaking, Listening & Vocabulary (SLV)
                                                                                                 •    Grammar
                                                                                                 •    Writing skills
                                                                                                 •    IELTS Exam skills & Practice
                                                                                                 •    Business English

     Our educational partners
                                                                                                 How do I gain direct entry?
        ELC has agreements with many major universities and colleges which allow our
                                                                                                 To gain direct entry without an IELTS test,
        students to enter directly into certificate, diploma, graduate and postgraduate
                                                                                                 students need to successfully complete
        programs without an IELTS test.
                                                                                                 an EAP course at the appropriate level
        Our partners include:                                                                    (as specified by the institution).
        • University of Western Sydney    •   Sydney Institute of Business Technology (SIBT)     Successful course completion is based on:
        • Wollongong University           •   Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)             • Class participation
        • University of Newcastle         •   Australian College of Commerce and IT (ACCIT)      • Coursework including presentations
        • TAFE NSW                        •   Hostec Academy                                     • Assignments and other homework
        • CQUniversity                    •   Endeavour College of Natural Health                • Exit test
        • Martin College                  •   The Australasian College
                                                                                                 If you haven’t decided on your further
        • The Hotel School, Sydney        •   The Sydney Film School
                                                                                                 studies our academic counsellor will
        • Sydney College of Business      •   Kaplan Business School
                                                                                                 be happy to advise you on the courses
          and IT (SCBIT)
                                          Check our website for more partners.                   available and will help you complete
        • MEGT Institute
                                                                                                 your application.

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IELTS Exam Preparation
Get the IELTS score you need for further study

The IELTS examination is widely
                                         Start dates         Every 4 weeks
recognized around the world as
a measure of spoken and written          Course length            4-24 weeks
English. An IELTS test score is
required by Australian universities      Class size        Max 15 (average 12)
and many colleges for entry into
                                         Course levels      Each level usually
their programs.                          requires 12 weeks to complete.
Our IELTS course will help you to                      Entry Level
develop the skills and techniques for
                                             IELTS 1   Intermediate / IELTS 5.0 +
IELTS success.
                                             IELTS 2   Upper Intermediate / IELTS 5.5 +
You will improve your:                       IELTS 3   Advanced / IELTS 6.0+

•    Examination skills
•    Fluency and pronunciation           Course hours
•    Grammar and vocabulary
•    Writing skills                          15 hrs                        5 hrs 5 hrs
•    Listening and reading skills        IELTS Exam Preparation           Special English
                                                                          Focus   Extras
                                                                          Module

                                         Premium IELTS exam preparation also
    ELC online and IELTS                 available
    Our IELTS course includes access
    to our exclusive IELTS online exam   Special Focus Modules for IELTS
    practice via ELC online.             Choose Special Focus Modules which
                                         provide you with further practice in the skills
                                         you need.
                                         •    Grammar
                                         •    Writing skills
                                         •    IELTS Exam skills & Practice
                                         •    Business English

                                              General English (15 hours per week)
                                              combined with IELTS Preparation
                                              in the afternoons (5 hours per week) is
                                              also possible.                                   “Th e teac h e rs
                                                                                                                     are
                                              Just enrol in General English and                aweso m e! Th
                                                                                                                  e y d on’t
                                              choose the IELTS Special Focus Module            on ly have g re
                                                                                                                 at teac hin g
                                              on arrival.                                     sk ills, th e y al
                                                                                                                 so have
                                                                                              g reat pe rsonal
                                                                                                                  ities!
                                                                                              Th e y und e rsta
                                                                                                                  nd
                                                                                             stud ents and
                                                                                                               are c lose
                                                                                             to us. I real ly
                                                                                                               feel as if
                                                                                            it was m y fa m
                                                                                                               ily.”
                                                                                            Vincent – Fran
                                                                                                             ce

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Cambridge Exam Preparation
     Achieve an internationally-recognized qualification from
     Cambridge University ESOL

     The Cambridge ESOL exams
                                                Course types
     can help you to gain entrance
     to university, improve your job            Intensive Cambridge                          Accelerated Cambridge
     prospects and measure your                 Our intensive course is our most popular     Our accelerated course is ideal for students
     progress in English.                       course. Study takes place over 10 or 12      who have only a short time available to
                                                weeks and combines an exam preparation       prepare for the exam. A smaller class,
     Our Cambridge Preparation course           morning class with your choice of Special    who you study with for 25 hours per
     will enable you to make progress in        Focus Modules.                               week, means that you can receive more
     your all-round English ability whilst                                                   individual attention and progress at an
     developing skills and techniques           Start dates     Fixed start dates            accelerated rate.
     for exam success.                          (see course dates and fees)
                                                                                             Start dates     Fixed start dates
     You will improve your:                     Course length        12 weeks                (See course dates and fees)
                                                (10 weeks Jan start date)
     •   Examination skills                                                                  Course length        6 weeks
     •   Fluency and pronunciation              Class size    Max 14 (average 12)
     •   Grammar and vocabulary                                                              Class size    Max 12 (average 10)
     •   Writing skills                         Course levels      FCE and CAE
     •   Listening and reading skills                                                        Course levels      FCE and CAE
                                                Course hours
                                                                                             Course hours
                                                    15 hrs                  5 hrs 5 hrs
                                                                                             25 hrs                              5 hrs
                                                Cambridge Course           Special English
                                                                           Focus   Extras    Cambridge Exam                      Online
                                                                           Module            Preparation                         exam
                                                                                                                                 practice
                                                Cambridge Special Focus
                                                Modules
                                                                                               Online Cambridge Exam
                                                These afternoon classes provide students
                                                with the extra support they may need to
                                                                                               Practice Module
                                                excel in individual examination papers.        Accelerated Cambridge students
                                                                                               receive access to our online
                                                •    Business English                          Cambridge exam practice module
                                                •    Cambridge Writing skills                  which will usually provide an extra
                                                •    Cambridge Grammar & Vocabulary            5 hours per week of study.
                          ad va nc ed
     “Tha nk s to m y                           •    Cambridge Speaking & Listening
                           , I im proved
      lesson s at E LC                          •    Examination Skills & practice
                              quic k ly.
       m y E ng lish ve ry
                              e amaz in g
       The teac he rs ar                                                                       ELC is an approved Cambridge ESOL
                             I m et loads
       and ve ry fu nn y.                                                                      Computer-Based Test centre
                             ople from
        of wonde rful pe                                                                       Depending on their course dates
                              ries and
        different c ou nt                                                                      Cambridge students either take the
                              e will be
         I’m su re that w
                                                                                               paper or computer-based version of
                                It is th e                                                     their exam. Computer-based exams
         friends fo reve r.                                                                    are held at ELC, whereas paper-based
                               life and
          best trip of m y                                                                     exams are taken at the Cambridge ESOL
                               end this
           I wou ld rec om m                                                                   Sydney test centre nearby.
                                 od y w ho
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                                  n and learn
            wants to ha ve fu
                                 e tim e.”
             a lot at th e sa m
                         erland
          Jessica – Switz

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English for TESOL
Classroom English, skills and practical techniques for
English teachers

This course is for students who
                                                  Start dates     Fixed start dates
are interested in becoming                        (See course dates and fees)
teachers of English. It is also
suitable for teachers who want                    Course length           10 weeks
to improve their use of English in
the classroom and acquire new                     Class size        Max 15 (average 12)
skills and ideas for teaching adults,             Course levels          High intermediate /
teenagers and children.                           IELTS 5.0+
You will:
                                                  Course hours
• Improve your spoken and written
  English for TESOL                                20 hrs                                  5 hrs
• Improve your vocabulary and                     English for TESOL                       English
  grammar for TESOL                                                                       Extras

• Improve your reading, listening
  and writing skills                              Course topics include:
• Learn useful classroom language                 •   Classroom management
• Learn TESOL methodology                         •   Lesson preparation
                                                  •   Motivation
• Develop your practical teaching
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                                                                                                                                                     Language
                                                                                                                                             for ten wee       Company,
                                                                                                                                                                                OL course
                                                                                                                                                                          Sydney, Aus

  at ELC and at a local Australian
                                                                                                                                                         ks from 09/0                 tralia
                                                                                                                                                                      3/09 to 15/0

                                                  •   Activities for young learners
                                                                                                                                                                                   5/09
                                                                                                                                                   Course grad
                                                                                                                                                               e awarded
                                                                                                                                                                         : Good

  school                                          •   Materials development
                                                                                                                           David Scott
                                                                                                                           Director

                                                  Assessment
                                                  The course is assessed through teaching
                                                  practice and written assignments. On
                                                  successful completion of the course trainees
                                                                                                                                                 CRICOS Provide
                                                                                                                                                               r Code: 02551G

                                                  receive an ELC certificate in English for TESOL.

Sample Timetable
 Week 3          Monday                     Tuesday                      Wednesday                   Thursday                            Friday

Lesson 1         Speaking skills            How to teach                 How to teach                How to practise                     Classroom
                 Talking about lesson       functional language          functional language         language                            management
                 types and qualities of a   What are language            How to use dialogues in     Spoken and written                  Setting up pairs and
                 good lesson                functions?                   the classroom               practice activities                 groups

Lesson 2         Writing skills             Lesson planning              Classroom English           Classroom English                   Teaching practice
                 Aims and stages of a       How to write a lesson        Getting students to         Confirming and
                 lesson                     plan                         join in                     encouraging students

Lesson 3         Grammar for the            Speaking &                   Observation of a class      Vocabulary & writing                Teaching practice
                 teacher                    pronunciation for the                                    for the teacher
                 Asking questions           teacher                                                  Description of a place
                                            Asking questions in class

English Extras   English Extras             English Extras               English Extras              English Extras                      English Extras

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Working in Australia
     English Language Company is famous
     for its work programs. Whether you
     want to work around Australia, find
     part-time work in Sydney or improve
     your future career opportunities we
     have a program that will suit you.

     Student Work
     Assistance
     Program (SWAP)
     We provide a free service to help            In Australia                                      • working holiday visa-holders can work
     you find casual work.                                                                            part-time while studying or full-time after
                                                  • student visa-holders can work for up
                                                                                                      their course for the duration of their visa
                                                    to 20 hours per week in the evening or
                                                                                                      (usually one year).
                                                    weekend.

     Work Orientation                             Work Support                                      Work Oz seminars

         When you start at ELC we will                See our work coordinator to:                     Attend our regular Work Oz
         help you to:                                                                                  seminars which include:
                                                      • Have your resume checked
         • Open a bank account                        • Get help completing an                         • Resume preparation
         • Apply for your tax file number               application form                               • Job interview language and
         • Get a mobile phone or pre-paid             • Enquire about tax                                techniques
           SIM card                                   • Receive advice on a contract                   • Customer service
         • Prepare your resume                          or pay                                         • Australian workplace routines
         • Learn how to apply for a job               • Check for job vacancies                          and regulations
         • Find out about work available

     Work ready courses
     To improve your chances of finding           • Bar skills: Learn how to control cash,
     work in a café, restaurant or bar              credit card transactions, pour beers,
                                                    make mixed drinks and cocktails, deal
     you can take one of these courses
                                                    with difficult customers plus much
     organized by our local training
                                                    more…
     partners. Book the course when               • Wait staff skills: This one-day course
     you arrive at ELC. Check our                   focuses on table service of food and
     website for prices.                            drinks required in restaurants, functions
                                                    and some cafes.
     • Coffee culture: Learn how to make
                                                  • RSA certificate (Responsible Service of
       different coffees and practise your
                                                    Alcohol): This one-day certificate course
       customer services skills in a real café.
                                                    is compulsory for all bar staff in Australia.

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Work and Travel Company
ELC works with Work and                     Work and Travel Company
Travel Company to offer you a               membership includes:
comprehensive package of services           • 12 months unlimited job placement all
to meet all of the needs of working           over Australia
holiday visitors to Australia.              • Paid jobs in resort hotels, restaurants,
                                              bars, farms, factories etc
                                            • Tax file number application lodged and
                                              an Australian bank account opened
  Work and Travel                           • Sim Card
  Company facts                             • Orientation with WTC staff
  Work and Travel Company (WTC) is          • Private mailbox at WTC with mail
  the largest job agency just for working     forwarding services anywhere in Australia
  holiday makers in Australia. Each         • International phone card
  year we place up to 5000 members in       • Toll-free 24/7 emergency assistance
  fantastic jobs all over Australia.          number
                                            • Weekly travel information seminars
  Work and Travel Company is located        • Fantastic social activities program with
  just 2 minutes from the school and is       members from all over the world
  exclusive to students who study at ELC.   • Guide book to working and travelling in
                                              Australia

                                            Requirements:
                                            • Minimum intermediate level of spoken
                                              English
                                            • Working holiday visa

Internship Program
A professional internship in                  Requirements:
Australia will help you to develop            • Minimum upper-intermediate level of
the skills and knowledge required               English
for success in your career.                   • Working holiday or eligibility for 416
                                                Special Program visa
You will:                                     • Some previous study and/or experience
                                                in the internship field chosen
• Gain valuable experience within
  your field
• Develop workplace English skills
• Improve your career opportunities
• Internationalise your resume

Internships are available in:
• Architecture
• Banking
• Engineering
• Graphic design
• Tourism
• Information technology
• Marketing
• Media
plus many more

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Accommodation

     ELC offers you a choice of quality accommodation options to suit your preferences and budget.
     All of these choices will give you a comfortable and safe environment where you can feel at home.

     Homestay                                ELC Houses                            ELC Premium
     Stay with one of our friendly
     families and you will experience
                                             The ELC Houses are exclusive to
                                             ELC students and are located close
                                                                                   Apartment
     typical Australian life.                to the school. These townhouses       Experience the student residence
                                             are very modern and well              life and stay in a modern shared
     • Carefully selected families, with a                                         apartment with your own
                                             equipped.
       genuine desire to welcome you                                               ensuite bedroom.
     • Comfortable and clean homes           • Located close to Darling Harbour
     • Close to public transport               (a 10–minute walk to ELC)           The residence
     • Fully-furnished single room           • In a safe area with shops and       • Located in the city, only a
     • Breakfast and dinner are shared         cafes nearby                          10–minute walk to school
       with the family (also lunch at        • Choose from single or               • Welcoming both Australian
       the weekend)                            2–3 bedrooms                          and international students.
                                             • Shared bathrooms                    • Modern, safe, with 24/7 reception
                                             • Modern and well-equipped            • Featuring a communal computer
                                               houses with TV, computer, free        lounge, outdoor area and laundry
                                               WiFi, kitchen, laundry
                                                                                   The apartment
                                             • Self-catering
                                                                                   • Shared by 6 ELC students
                                             • Secure houses with swipe-
                                                                                   • Fully-furnished and equipped
                                               card entry
                                                                                   Your bedroom
                                                                                   • Large single room with private
                                                                                     bathroom
                                                                                   • Modern, bright and air-conditioned
                                                                                     (own settings).
                                                                                   • Features a large window, desk,
                                                                                     plenty of storage space and
                                                                                     individual internet access (Lan Cable)

            Homestay

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                                                                                  ELC Houses
Support and
                                                                Guidance
                                                             ELC staff are available whenever you need some help. We
                                                             do everything we can to make your stay in Australia as
                                                             enjoyable as possible.

Hostels                                             We can offer you:
Short-term hostel                                   • Advice on everyday life in      • Academic counselling:
(Base Backpackers)                                    Australia such as transport,      Our dedicated academic
Base provides modern backpacker                       tourism and medical               counsellor can advise you on
accommodation in the heart of the city.               enquiries                         your studies at ELC, give you
It is located next door to the school.              • Travel information and            information about further
                                                      bookings                          study in Australia and help
• City centre location
                                                    • Accommodation advice such         you to apply to universities or
• Clean, comfortable and very
                                                      as settling in with your host     colleges
  convenient
                                                      family or renting your own
• 4– bedrooms and dormitories
                                                      accommodation in Sydney
• Laundry, kitchen, TV lounge,
                                                    • Welfare advice
  internet access, bar/café
Long-term hostel (Glebe YHA)
Glebe is a pleasant area close to Sydney
university. Popular with students, it has
many cafes and weekend markets.
                                                 Airport pick-up
• 10–minute bus journey to ELC
                                                 We can arrange for you to be met
• Clean and comfortable with good
                                                 at the airport and taken to your
   facilities                                    accommodation.
• Single, twin or 4–bedrooms
• Laundry, kitchen, TV lounge,
  internet cafe

                                              ELC Premium
                                              Apartment

                                                           Hostels
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     Social activities
     We organize great things for
     you to do every week to ensure
     that you make the most of your
     time with ELC! We hope that you
     will make friends, have fun and
     practise your English!
     • Museums, exhibitions and
       galleries
     • Beach barbecues
     • Parties and bars
     • Sightseeing trips
     • Weekend excursions

                                                Sports and
                                                leisure
                                                We arrange fun games,
                                                tournaments and lessons
                                                for many sports such as:
                                                •   Soccer
                                                •   Beach volleyball
                                                •   Surfing
                                                •   Diving

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Travel and
   adventure
Australia is a fantastic place to travel with
amazing sights and experiences, good
accommodation and transport. We have our
own travel desk at school from which you can
gather information on the best places to go
and book your trips and tours at exclusive
prices. Go to www.englishlanguagecompany.
com/travel for more details.

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                                                Photo: Tourism NSW
English Language Company                                         Your local representative:
Australia Pty Ltd
495 Kent Street Sydney
NSW 2000 Australia
T +61 2 9267 5688
F +61 2 9267 5822
E info@englishlanguagecompany.com
www.englishlanguagecompany.com

CRICOS Provider Code: 02551G
ABN: 89 103 550 090

                           -         Guide book to working and
                           travelling in Australia
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