English for Academic Purposes (Intermediate) Course
International Institute Australia
Key Information
Campus location
Melbourne, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Earliest start date
Jan 2024
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Introduction
The English for Academic Purposes (Intermediate) (EAP) course is designed to give students an introduction to Australian vocational education's academic culture and English-language requirements. This course is intended for students wishing to undertake vocational education and training in Australia. The EAP course is designed to enable the students to proceed to courses at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level. The course aims to develop student awareness, knowledge and skills in using English as the language of teaching and learning in a vocational environment. The course includes reading comprehension, listening and note-taking, essay and report writing skills, oral presentation and debating skills, mastering academic and workplace speech, reference and research skills, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Learning activities focus on writing, reading and listening, grammar and vocabulary development, oral presentation skills, research skills and web literacy. The course also aims to develop critical literacy and critical thinking.