Australian Pronunciation and Grammar Advanced

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!

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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.

Class details

RTO 90033
Start Date14 October 2024
End Date10 December 2024
DaysMon, Tue
Time9:30am-2:30pm
TutorSusan Baker
Location Chatswood Campus

Fees & Government Subsidies

At Macquarie Community College, we create and provide affordable and inclusive learning opportunities that meet the needs of individuals, organisations and communities.

Given the broad range of accredited and non-accredited programs offered by the College the fees and subsidies will vary depending on the course.

Fee for Service Courses 

Courses available on a fee-for-service basis will have the price clearly indicated within the class details. Additional fee information may also be found in the ‘’what you need to provide’’ section of the course details.

Funded Courses

Macquarie Community College delivers NSW government subsidised training, including training under the Smart and Skilled and Adult and Community Education (ACE) programs.

To access government subsidised training, including fee exemptions or concessions, you must meet the following criteria:

  • aged 15 years or older
  • no longer be at school
  • living or working in NSW
  • Australian OR New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident OR a Humanitarian Visa Holder, OR a Partner Visa Holder whose sponsor is a current or past Humanitarian Visa Holder

When you enrol in a NSW government subsidised course you will be required to pay the Smart and Skilled student fee unless you qualify for a fee exemption.

For further information on NSW government subsidies visit the below funding pages.

Adult and Community Education 

Smart and Skilled 

Traineeships

NSW Fee Free Training 

Credit Transfer

Am I Eligible for Credit Transfers?

Credit Transfer (CT) is granted as a result of identifying learning outcomes already achieved through formal training. Credit outcomes may allow for entry into a qualification and/or provide credit towards the qualification. Credit Transfer given may reduce the time required for you to achieve the qualification.

To apply for Credit Transfer you will need to provide original or certified copies of certificates previously attained through formal training prior to completing the enrolment process.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is granted as a result of identifying and assessing previous and current informal education and training, work experience and/or life experience and knowledge. Previous learning and the evidence supplied is measured against pre-determined performance standards contained within the Units of Competency.

To apply for recognition of prior learning you should indicate your decision to apply for recognition as soon as possible after enrolment and the induction program.

We will be happy to provide you with an RPL kit after speaking directly with you to ensure you understand the requirements of this process.

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Apply

Step 1 - Apply

  • Select your preferred course and class
  • Review course and fee subsidy requirements to check your eligibility
  • If you need help contact us via livechat or via contact us form
  • Click Apply now

Step 2 - Assessment / Enrolment

  • We will assess your application and make contact within 2 business days
  • You will be asked to complete a language, literacy & numeracy assessment
  • Complete enrolment form
  • Provide all required evidence and/or documents

Step 3 - Start Learning

Following submitting your enrolment form and documents you will receive:

  • An enrolment confirmation
  • Tax invoice / payment plan details (if relevant)
  • A course reminder prior to your classes starting
  • A Zoom link (Online Zoom classes only)
  • A student login to your learning portal if relevant