Course Overview
Do you need to improve your spoken and written English for work or study?
Macquarie Community College is a leading provider of English teaching, offering you an inclusive and supportive environment where you can learn with confidence. Our English course is designed to enhance your workplace communication skills and refine your everyday Australian pronunciation.
If you find yourself hesitant to speak in formal or informal settings due to a lack of confidence in pronunciation, this course is perfect for you. Experience a fun and interactive class that will help you develop key language skills.
The Australian Pronunciation and Grammar Advanced course is designed for people who have achieved fluency in English but sometimes struggle to understand Australian pronunciation, idioms, and slang. While there are many variations of the Australian accent, this course focuses on mastering the standard accent commonly heard in Sydney. You will learn to use and understand typical Australian phrases in a supportive environment, allowing you to present yourself with more confidence in both work and social situations.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this Australian Pronunciation and Grammar Advanced course you will explore a wide range of Australian vowel and consonant sounds, sentence stress and how the language works in both written and spoken form.
Australian Pronunciation and Grammar Advanced course is ideal for people who:
- Have advanced English language skills
- Would like to neutralize their accent and sound more Australian
- Are unfamiliar with a range of Australian vowel sounds
- Want to explore symbols used in phonemic transcription of Australian English
- Seek a deeper understanding of the language and wish to express themselves confidently, both in writing and speaking
At this advanced level, you will focus on the complex rules and patterns of Australian English pronunciation and grammar. Lessons will emphasize practical workplace conversations that incorporate idioms and presentations in a standard Australian accent. You’ll discover the art of sentence stress, speech connection, and effective intonation.
Through expert guidance, you'll be able to identify key areas for improvement and work on reducing your accent. This will help you communicate more effectively in both everyday and professional conversations, ensuring you can better grasp and respond to what Australians are saying.
Course outcome
By the end of this course, you will have refined your speaking and listening skills and gained a clearer understanding of how the Australian English language works in both written and spoken forms. You’ll be familiar with common Australian sounds, slang, and idioms, and you’ll feel more confident speaking and understanding Australians in everyday situations. Additionally, you will have enhanced your ability to comprehend and express yourself in both verbal and written communication.
By the end of the course you will be aware of:
- Advanced grammar and pronunciation patterns in Australian English
- Australian vowel and consonants
- Australian Phonetics
- An extensive range of Australian idioms
- Variety of Australian slang
- Australian sentence stress
- Australian intonation
At the end of the course, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment where competency has been achieved.
What is involved
Time commitment
This course will be run over a period of 6-10 weeks (depending on the number of days per week) of classroom based sessions.
Assessment
Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:
For this course assessment will include written and oral tasks, practical tasks and observation by the assessor. We will inform you in advance when assessments will take place.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
An appropriate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills are required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.
Students must have English communication skills at an upper-intermediate level or higher.
What you need to provide
All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees.
Fees and government subsidies
The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides affordable, local training and education to NSW communities. Under the ACE program, participants, employers, delivery partners and providers and the government collaborate to improve learning outcomes for learners and meet community training needs.
The ACE Program will also offer support to small business owners and their staff by providing fully subsidised accredited and non-accredited training in targeted courses in information technology, business services or foundation skills.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.
- Eligible for Subsidised Training: Fee-Free
- Not Eligible for Subsidised Training: Price on Application
If you’re a prospective student, employer or service provider please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/adult-and-community-education/ for more information where you will find everything you need to know about the ACE program before you enrol.
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.
What you can do next
Study pathway
After completing this study, you can complete FSK20119 Certificate II Skills for Vocational Pathways.
