TasTAFE
General English
TasTAFE offers the English Language Program – General to English as an Additional Language (EAL) students seeking to improve their English language competency for personal and professional reasons. This course will develop general English language and communication skills, enabling students to operate more effectively in everyday situations, including social, study and work contexts. The program provides valuable interactive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. It seeks to build sound knowledge of the English language through focusing on grammar, language usage and vocabulary. These skills and knowledge are integrated in the learning activities provided, including role-plays, small group discussions, spoken presentations and essay writing. Our experienced teachers ensure that individual needs are taken into account in the design of these activities.
Levels
- Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
Course fees
- Tuition Fee - $300 weekly
Study load
- Monday to Friday 4.30pm to 8.45pm
Upcoming intakes
- Starts 7th May 2025
- Starts 7th June 2025
- Starts 7th July 2025
- Starts 7th August 2025
- Starts 7th September 2025
- Starts 7th October 2025
- Starts 7th November 2025
- Starts 7th December 2025
- 75 Campbell St, Hobart, TAS 7000
About TasTAFE
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business that operates under the TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Act 2021. It is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by a Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Skills and Training. We strive for learner success by being a leading education and training provider. One that is contemporary in its delivery, closely connected to industry and reflective of our community’s diversity.
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