Cass Training International College (CTIC)

General English Course Aim: The course is designed for students from beginners to more experienced English speakers. It is suitable for students who may want to enhance their English language skills before attempting further study in Australia, or for students who want to develop their English to achieve their personal goals. Levels: The General English program is a 5-level program offered at Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels. Each level takes 12 weeks to complete. Duration: 4 - 60 weeks Course Work: Based on the popular New Cutting Edge series of course books with supplementary tasks and materials that are designed to meet students' needs. A range of tasks designed to develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as improving their pronunciation and knowledge of grammar. Assessments: On entry into the College the student takes a placement test which determines their English level and the class to which they are best suited. Students are given progress tests every 5 weeks to help them understand and improve their performance. Classroom performance is also monitored and further recommendations are made on areas requiring attention as well as ways to improve them. Students are tested on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Completion: Students are given an exit test and receive a certificate stating the level of their course and competencies across reading, writing and speaking.

English for Academic Purposes The EAP course is designed to prepare students for studying in an English-speaking institution. Skills developed include: listening and note-taking, seminar presentation and discussion skills, speed-reading, academic writing, library and internet use, university level vocabulary, preparation for English proficiency examination, academic culture of Australian university, research techniques, critical thinking and essay writing.

ㆍHighly experienced teachers.

ㆍThree levels - Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced

ㆍFocus on academic writing.

ㆍMorning or Evening sessions

ㆍPersonal feedback Students are required to have an Upper Intermediate Level of English proficiency or are to have achieved or be approaching an IELTS Band grade of 5.0 or greater.

IELTS Preparation Designed to prepare students for IELTS tests and achieve required scores. The course aims to:

ㆍFamiliarise students with all elements of the IELTS test.

ㆍProvide test taking strategies to maximise student band scores.

ㆍAssist students to achieve the band score they need.

ㆍMorning or Evening sessions

ㆍPersonal feedback

ㆍFlexible study period (4 to 20 weeks) On entry into the College, the student will take a placement test to determine whether he/she is ready to join an IELTS class and in which areas of the test he/she needs to pay particular attention. Throughout the course students’ progress will be monitored with materials similar to those used in the real test. On entry into the College, the student will take a placement test to determine whether he/she is ready to join an IELTS class and in which areas of the test he/she needs to pay particular attention. Throughout the course students’ progress will be monitored with materials similar to those used in the real test.

Real English The Real English course is the most comprehensive English course in Sydney for non-native speakers. The aim is to not just focus on individual areas of development but a more holistic approach of learning so that students improve and develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. If students really want to increase their confidence in the language then the Real English course is the modern, fun and successfully proven way of doing it. The course is designed for advanced students who are looking for a more innovative approach to English and are interested in mastering the language of their generation. Non-standard, contemporary English is taught and practised in REAL contexts and situations. The unique course content and focus makes it a fantastic experience.

ㆍREAL coversational English for advanced students

ㆍFun and dynamic lessons

ㆍUnique course to CTIC!

ㆍSmall classes DURATION 1 - 12 weeks COURSE WORK Because ‘street language’ is spoken more than written, the emphasis is on listening and speaking rather than reading and writing. Excursions and activities are a large part of the course work and some examples of the themes that will be explored include:

ㆍLanguage used in popular songs and the music industry

ㆍAdvertising language & rule breaking

ㆍStreet language

ㆍLanguage in socialising and romancing

ㆍHumour in serials & movies

ㆍRapid speech between natives

ㆍStorytelling – relating past events & emotions

ㆍNuance & subtleties

ㆍComputer language

ㆍRules v Usage