English for work, travel or personal reasons
Our English courses are not just for people wanting to go to university. We know there are lots of reasons that you may want to improve your English, and we will help you achieve your goals. Join a class based on your English proficiency level and study for the period suited to your purposes.
Overview
You can start at the Griffith English Language Institute with any English proficiency level and study for the period suited to your own purposes. You will be placed in a class between Level 1 and Level 6 based on our placement test taken on arrival, or your proficiency test result if you have one.
If you are placed in Level 1, 2, 3 or 4, you will develop language skills for everyday communication: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary, and pronunciation. At Levels 5 and 6, you will further improve your communication skills and also practise academic skills that will be useful for work or further study.
Course features
Hours per week
There's 20 hours of face-to-face learning in class plus an additional five hours of independent learning specially designed to add to the week’s classroom lessons.
Class sizes
Class sizes are small so you receive personal attention from your teachers and can progress quickly through your studies.
Timetable
Class times are 10:30 am – 3:15 pm AEST or, when available, 2:00 pm – 6.30 pm AEST. A class time will be selected for you, with special circumstances taken into account where possible.
Learning outcomes
Develop language skills for everyday communication: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary, and pronunciation. In the advanced levels, you can also practise academic skills.
Independent learning
After class you can continue to practise English using specially developed independent learning plans.
Activities
You can use your free time to take advantage of after-class workshops, activities, the Australian lifestyle and opportunities to work around your study schedule.
Timetable
Sample morning class timetable
| Day/Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.30 am – 11.30 am | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication |
| 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication |
| 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 1.15 pm – 2.15 pm | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication |
| 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm | Class reader | Reading and writing | Listening and speaking | Reading and writing | Listening and speaking |
Further study
If you change your study preferences and decide that you would like to apply for a Griffith University degree, Study Abroad or Exchange program, or Griffith College diploma at a later date, you will already be on the pathway to undertake further study.