Accredited Units
- (FSKOCM004) Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings
- (FSKOCM006) Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams
- (FSKRDG010) Read and respond to routine workplace information
- (FSKWTG008) Complete routine workplace formatted texts
Non-Accredited units
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 lack confidence to speak or express yourself because you are worried about your pronunciation, your use of grammar or your accent, this course is perfect for you. Experience a fun and interactive class that will help you develop more sophisticated language skills.
The Australian Pronunciation and Grammar Advanced Plus course is designed for people who have achieved fluency in English, however, still want to polish off their spoken and written expression. If you are familiar with some idioms, some Australian slang and advanced grammar in in both written and verbal expression, this course will give you an opportunity to build on those foundations and excel.
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! yourself with more confidence in both work and social situations.
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course, you will learn:
- range of Australian vowel sounds
- Formulaic expressions in Australian English
- Advanced grammatical rules
- Various workplace text types
- An extensive range of Australian idioms
- Variety of Australian slang
- Australian sentence stress
- Australian intonation
At this advanced plus level, you will focus on the complex rules and patterns of Australian English pronunciation and grammar. Lessons will emphasise 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.
Course outcome
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.
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.
What is involved
Time commitment
The course will encompass face to face sessions in addition to self-paced practice outside of classroom.
Assessment
Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:
- Meet the requirements of the relevant unit of competency, training package or accredited course, and
- Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
- Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.
For this course assessment will entail the following:
- Assessment methods include written and oral tasks, practical tasks and observation by the assessor. You will be informed when assessments are to take place.
