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Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf
For those who have very basic to basic English and want to improve their understanding and conversation skills. This course, conducted by a qualified TESOL teacher, will help develop your listening and speaking skills, improve pronunciation, extend vocabulary, develop social networks, expand career prospects and gain confidence in a supportive setting. Come along, cultivate new friendships and learn to truly express yourself! You may take one or more terms to achieve a Statement of Attainment after which you will move on to an English Reading and Writing course. This course does not cater for those who don‘t speak any English. Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents and Agencies enrolling clients - please contact the College office as you/your client may be eligible for a free NSW Government subsidised place. If not, you will pay $120. Non-permanent residents - $160. No concession.


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English Conversation - Basic Parts 1 and 2

Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf
For those who have very basic to basic English and want to improve their understanding and conversation skills. This course, conducted by a qualified TESOL teacher, will help develop your listening and speaking skills, improve pronunciation, extend vocabulary, develop social networks, expand career prospects and gain confidence in a supportive setting. Come along, cultivate new friendships and learn to truly express yourself! You may take one or more terms to achieve a Statement of Attainment after which you will move on to an English Reading and Writing course. This course does not cater for those who don‘t speak any English. Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents and Agencies enrolling clients - please contact the College office as you/your client may be eligible for a free NSW Government subsidised place. If not, you will pay $120. Non-permanent residents - $160. No concession.

Course ID:
CG2ECH
Price:
See Details
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Dannii Hudec
Sessions:
8 sessions of 3 hours
Time:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Starts:
Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Finishes:
Tuesday, 23 June 2026

English Conversation - Basic Parts 1 and 2

Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf
For those who have very basic to basic English and want to improve their understanding and conversation skills. This course, conducted by a qualified TESOL teacher, will help develop your listening and speaking skills, improve pronunciation, extend vocabulary, develop social networks, expand career prospects and gain confidence in a supportive setting. Come along, cultivate new friendships and learn to truly express yourself! You may take one or more terms to achieve a Statement of Attainment after which you will move on to an English Reading and Writing course. This course does not cater for those who don‘t speak any English. Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents and Agencies enrolling clients - please contact the College office as you/your client may be eligible for a free NSW Government subsidised place. If not, you will pay $120. Non-permanent residents - $160. No concession.

Course ID:
CG3ECH
Price:
See Details
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Dannii Hudec
Sessions:
8 sessions of 3 hours
Time:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Starts:
Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Finishes:
Tuesday, 22 September 2026

English Conversation - Basic Parts 1 and 2 (NON PERMANENT RESIDENTS)

Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf
For those who have very basic to basic English and want to improve their understanding and conversation skills. This course, conducted by a qualified TESOL teacher, will help develop your listening and speaking skills, improve pronunciation, extend vocabulary, develop social networks, expand career prospects and gain confidence in a supportive setting. Come along, cultivate new friendships and learn to truly express yourself! You may take one or more terms to achieve a Statement of Attainment after which you will move on to an English Reading and Writing course. This course does not cater for those who don‘t speak any English. Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents and Agencies enrolling clients - please contact the College office as you/your client may be eligible for a free NSW Government subsidised place. If not, you will pay $120. Non-permanent residents - $160. No concession.

Course ID:
CG2ECHNPR
Price:
$160.00 (GST exempt)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Dannii Hudec
Sessions:
8 sessions of 3 hours
Time:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Starts:
Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Finishes:
Tuesday, 23 June 2026

English Reading and Writing - All levels

Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf

Do you want to perfect your English skills?

Our courses can take you from an absolute beginner to exploring your full potential.

You will be supported to develop your oral communication and reading and writing skills to improve your comprehension, reading and writing to a higher level. You will be supported to improve on your everyday mathematic skills.

Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents and Agencies enrolling clients - please contact the College office as you/your client may be eligible for a free NSW Government subsidised place. If not, you will pay $120. Non-permanent residents - $160. No concession.

Course ID:
CG3LHCLAY
Price:
See Details
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Land and Housing Corporation
Tutor:
Mehria Joyan
Sessions:
8 sessions of 3 hours
Time:
Flexible: See Description
Starts:
Flexible: See Description
Finishes:
Flexible: See Description

English Reading and Writing - All levels (NON PERMANENT RESIDENTS)

Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf
For those who have very basic to basic English and want to improve their understanding and conversation skills. This course, conducted by a qualified TESOL teacher, will help develop your listening and speaking skills, improve pronunciation, extend vocabulary, develop social networks, expand career prospects and gain confidence in a supportive setting. Come along, cultivate new friendships and learn to truly express yourself! You may take one or more terms to achieve a Statement of Attainment after which you will move on to an English Reading and Writing course. This course does not cater for those who don‘t speak any English. Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents and Agencies enrolling clients - please contact the College office as you/your client may be eligible for a free NSW Government subsidised place. If not, you will pay $120. Non-permanent residents - $160. No concession.

Course ID:
CG2HE2NPR
Price:
$160.00 (GST exempt)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Tuhina Das
Sessions:
8 sessions of 3 hours
Time:
9:30am-12:30pm
Starts:
Thursday, 07 May 2026
Finishes:
Thursday, 25 June 2026

Read a calendar (NON PERMANENT RESIDENTS)

Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf
For those who have very basic to basic English and want to improve their understanding and conversation skills. This course, conducted by a qualified TESOL teacher, will help develop your listening and speaking skills, improve pronunciation, extend vocabulary, develop social networks, expand career prospects and gain confidence in a supportive setting. Come along, cultivate new friendships and learn to truly express yourself! You may take one or more terms to achieve a Statement of Attainment after which you will move on to an English Reading and Writing course. This course does not cater for those who don‘t speak any English. Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents and Agencies enrolling clients - please contact the College office as you/your client may be eligible for a free NSW Government subsidised place. If not, you will pay $120. Non-permanent residents - $160. No concession.

Course ID:
CG2CALNPR
Price:
$160.00 (GST exempt)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Administration Record
Sessions:
8 sessions of 3 hours
Time:
Flexible: See Description
Starts:
Flexible: See Description
Finishes:
Flexible: See Description

Agenda

The importance of good modelling
Building vocabulary
English conversation through guided discussion (various topics)
Getting your message across - practising word and sentence stress in conversation
Rhythm and intonation practice
Practising the sounds of English - vowels & consonants
English pronunciation: how syllables and stress operate
Smooth speech - contractions and linking


Materials

Bring a dictionary, pen and paper every session.

Since 1/1/15 anyone undertaking accredited training must have a USI (Unique Student Identifier). The College will require you to apply for one before it can issue any Qualifications or Statements of Attainment.

Go to www.usi.gov.au and apply for one now. It will only take 5-10 minutes - you just enter your personal details with one form of ID (e.g. Driver‘s licence, Medicare card, passport, etc). Alternatively you can give the College permission to apply for one for you.

Please contact the College office on 8080 2121 if more information is required.



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