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Innovating solutions
Diversity
2011 Nationality Mix Afghanistan Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Czech Republic Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Italy Japan Jordan Korea Laos Luxembourg Malaysia Mexico Mongolia New Caledonia Pakistan Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine Venezuela Vietnam 1
ABILITY English What we know experts
We are in English Language teaching. Our expertise teaches us that most students have similar problems. Because of this we have designed innovative courses to solve the
3 most common student problems.
We know what you need, we know how to help. GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS Intensive GENERAL ENGLISH
Academic Serious
Interactive
Problem 1
Students learn in different ways so we teach classes in different ways
Different student goals need different learning tools
Problem 2
Students need to be good at communicating with the world
Social
More error correction and intensive pronunciation work can change this Students often understand English in the classroom but not on the street
Students are not confident speaking English
Problem 3
Engaging
More & more international employers need staff that understand different cultures
Many people study for years and still can’t communicate with different people successfully
Solution Classes designed for different goals and learning styles Know your goals Get the right tools
Two different styles of teaching. Together we decide which is the best for your personal goals.
PRONUNCIATION & FLUENCY a revolutionary pronunciation course only at ABILITY English
Focused pronunciation training changes the way you speak and hear
Intense training of your mouth and ears Don’t try to change English Change yourself
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS teaches you detailed intercultural competency skills
Solution
We give you an intercultural communication certificate clearly showing your future boss why you are the best for the job
Solution Detailed lessons on intercultural communication Change yourself Change the world 2
General English & General English Plus We teach different ways so you
Do you want to learn English faster?
learn English faster
Have you ever been in a class where you really wanted to learn but the teaching style wasn’t right for you? At ABILITY English we teach General English in two different ways because we know that all students are unique, learn differently and have different goals. 2 types of General English, double the opportunity
General English
CRICOS Code: English Language Programs
Melbourne 074555G
Sydney 071932A
Fun and social classes teaching fast communication
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• Highly interactive • Social teaching style • Prepares you for international communication • Strong speaking focus • Imaginative teachers • Day and evening courses
Course Features • Innovative award-winning courses • Experienced energetic teachers • Courses for different learning styles and goals • Intensive pronunciation training every week • Detailed intercultural communication training every week • Strong speaking focus • Day or evening courses
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English Australia ETS TOEFL® Award for Innovation in ELICOS
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When I decided to go to Australia I had just one goal - to improve my English so speaking with a native speaker was a pleasure and not torture.The General English Plus course at ABILITY English was a really good experience for me.The course balances speaking, writing, listening and reading and I realise now that each part is essential to reach my target. If English matters for you this is the right course to help you keep on track.
Miloš Gabriš, Slovakia
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We created our General English Plus course because we thought some students weren’t reaching their full potential in a standard General English class. Our education team applied their talents and skills to creating this unique General English option. It has excited me to see so many of our students reach their study goals more succesfully because of this course.The team was proud to accept the prestigeous English Australia ETS TOEFL Award for Innovation in ELICOS for this course in 2011.
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Course Details Course Type
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Start Dates
14 hours*
20+3 DAY
2 - 52 weeks
Any Monday
Core Classes
Times
Optional Classes
14 hours Mon to Thurs
8.30 / 9.00 to 12.15 / 12.45
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20 hours Mon to Thurs
8.30 / 9.00 to 14.30 / 15.00
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
20 hours Mon to Fri
17.00 to 21.30
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
20+3 EVENING
(General English only)
*14 hour courses are only available for Working Holiday Visa holders and Tourist Visa holders.
What else makes our GE courses special? Intensive weekly pronunciation training Detailed weekly intercultural communication training
Each week every General English class has an intensive pronunciation and intercultural communication subject. We believe strongly that these are vital skills to succeed in both the workforce of the future and the worldwide communication systems of today. These subjects have been designed by our expert team using the latest research and theory in these areas.
Sample Timetable (Sydney & Melbourne)
9.00 to 10.30
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekly assessment
Grammar State verbs Study skills Taking notes while reading
Reading Great speeches, reading for detail Speaking Discussing trends
Grammar The perfect aspect Vocabulary More idioms
9.00 to 10.30
Study Choices (optional)
Speaking Giving opinions Writing Sentence formation, word order
10.45 to 12.15
Study Choices (optional)
Morning Break 15 min
10.45 to 12.45
Speaking Topic introduction Vocabulary Idioms
Listening Listening for general and specific information
Writing Note-taking, writing and checking emails Lunch Break 45 min
13.30 to 15.00
Listening Comprehension skills Vocabulary Solving problems
Intercultural Communication Staying powerful in English
Speaking Pronunciation in presentations
Pronunciation Vowel phonemes
PLEASE NOTE: *Start and finish times may change without notice. **Check the website www.ability.edu.au for course entrance requirements and current course availability.
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I like General English because I’m learning a lot of new words. I’m improving my English and I have made many new friends. I have met people from many countries and learned about their cultures. Our teachers are great, it has been useful for me day to day as I can explain myself better and now I think in English.
Karen Villena, Peru
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Pronunciation & Fluency If you can’t say it you can’t hear it
Have you studied English for many years and still can’t speak with confidence?
When you are trying to speak in a second language and people don’t understand you it can be very embarrassing and frustrating. At ABILITY Education we believe good pronunciation is very important. When you learn how pronunciation works you improve your listening and increase your fluency. We teach pronunciation and fluency skills using the PRON method. The method is exclusive to ABILITY English and we give our teachers specialised expert training only available here.
In the
Pronunciation & Fluency
CRICOS Code: English Language Programs
Melbourne 074555G
Sydney 071932A
courses you will
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• train your mouth and ears to speak and understand English • help your brain to work in English by recognising sounds and their meanings • improve your listening • learn how to speak English like a native speaker • learn how to reduce the influence of your native language • improve your fluency • build your vocabulary
The PRON method teachers use three different skills to teach 1. ESL teaching 2. Performance coaching 3. Speech therapy
Course Features • New pronunciation method • Intensive speaking training
No more than 13 students in a class
• Personalised diagnosis of your speaking problems • Builds confidence & fluency • Builds vocabulary for everyday situations • Improves listening • Only available at ABILITY English
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The Pronunciation & Fluency course is intense and we aim not to just teach the student, but to transform them; their speaking, their listening, their confidence and their courage to control a conversation in English. Patrick Hayeck Pronunciation Division Coordinator
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The PRON method Our Pronunciation & Fluency course teaching method
Oral Correction You listen to natural spoken English again and again.You then intensively repeat until it is correct.
Repetition We analyse your personal speech problems and intensively re-train your speech patterns.
Where can I learn the
Pronunciation We train you to build new muscle memory between the English language, your brain, your body and your emotions.
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PRON method? Only at ABILITY English
Neural Networks We teach pronunciation as a chain of sounds that communicates a social, psychological, or emotional message.
Course Details Course Type
Length
Start Dates
Core Classes
Times
Optional Classes
20+3 DAY
10 weeks
Every 5 weeks
20 hours Mon to Thurs
9.00 to 15.00
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
Sample Timetable (Sydney & Melbourne)
9.00 to 10.30
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A friend of mine attended this course before and she recommended it to me. She said it was a life changing course, so I decided to come to Australia, and fortunately it turned out to be true. Now I am moving to New York for my new job with a highly reputable international company that operates in over 140 countries
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Natural speech in phone enquiries
Homework correction 10 important idioms
Homework correction Face to face job enquiry instruction
Homework correction Common expressions and intonation
9.00 to 10.30
Study Choices (optional)
Weekly assesment Phone job enquiry
10.45 to 12.15
Study Choices (optional)
Noriko Tomahiro, Japan
Morning Break 15 min
10.45 to 12.45
Vowel practice Job interview dialogue practice
Dialogue vocabulary, sentence stress and rhythm focus
Practising /r/ after vowel sounds American and Australian differences Lunch Break 45 min
13.30 to 15.00
/r/ and /l/ phonetics Minimal pairs and exercises
Dialogue featuring /r/ and /l/
Dialogue featuring vowels with /r/ Vowel minimal pairs
Weekly review
PLEASE NOTE: *Start and finish times may change without notice. **Check the website www.ability.edu.au for course entrance requirements and current course availability.
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International Business Invest in your future
global career
Do you want the best job you can get, anywhere in the world?
We live in a globally connected world and that world speaks English. International communication and employment are more common now than ever before. We train you to be successful in tomorrow’s world. We have carefully designed a course that teaches you the skills you need to be noticed in the global job market.
We believe to be a success in this world
International Business
you need 2 things
trains you to
1. You need to speak English well.
• Understand business culture & vocabulary in English • Think & act in English under pressure • Understand cultural differences • Communicate with confidence across cultures • Learn from the success and failure of major international companies • Negotiate in English • Resolve conflict in business • Sell yourself and get your dream job
CRICOS Code: English Language Programs
Melbourne 074555G
Sydney 071932A
2. You need to be an active part of the global community.
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Course Features • • • • • • •
Innovative curriculum Current business trends Expert teachers Practical business skills Weekly pronunciation training Intercultural Competency certificate Direct pathway to the MEGT Institute Business Diploma courses
Master the business world of tomorrow
Course Details Course Type
Length
Start Dates
Core Classes
Times
Optional Classes
20+3 DAY
2-52 Weeks
Any Monday
20 hours Mon to Thurs
9.00 to 15.00
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
Intercultural Communication Course Modules What is Culture? Changing personal beliefs
Facing fear in English How to stay powerful while speaking English
Tools for culture clash Resolving cultural conflict
Cultural stereotypes What’s true, what isn’t
Being a global citizen How to be a success in foreign environments
Lost in translation How to understand body language
Culture Collision How to accept, understand and adapt
Hearing other cultures Learning the art of listening
Multicultural success How to create cross-cultural solutions
One world, many beliefs How to be flexible and open-minded
Communicating effectively How your communication can be improved
Staying YOU in a different culture Strengthening yourself to strengthen others
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I went to ABILITY to look for staff that could work in a very multicultural team. Lubo Flimel had the perfect skills I was looking for, and I soon made him a manager because of these skills. Last year the company sponsored him and he has just received his permanent residency. I’m proud to have Lubo on my team. Victoria Cornaga, Head Chef Yalla Foods
What is
• We teach you how to do it.
intercultural communication?
Skilful interaction between you and someone very different to you.
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We teach you how to sell your skills at your next job interview
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We give you a certificate saying exactly what your skills are.
Sample Timetable (Sydney & Melbourne)
9.00 to 10.30
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Topic introduction Vocabulary Marketing word parnerships
Grammar Adverbs and adjectives
Speaking Brainstorming in teams
Weekly assesment
9.00 to 10.30
Study Choices (optional)
Business case study Creating a global brand
10.45 to 12.15
Study Choices (optional)
Morning Break 15 min
10.45 to 12.45
Listening How to market internationally
Listening The Apprentice episode analysis
Reading Understanding marketing vocabulary Lunch Break 45 min
13.30 to 15.00
Intercultural Communication Cultural types
Intercultural Communication Stereotypes, true or false
Pronunciation Adverbs and adjectives
Intercultural Communication Questioning stereotypes and their uses
PLEASE NOTE: *Start and finish times may change without notice. **Check the website www.ability.edu.au for course entrance requirements and current course availability.
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On my first day at ABILITY English I was told about a job at Yalla. 4 years later I’m a manager of a multicultural team in an award winning company and have permanent residency in Australia. In my team I have staff from Australia, New Zealand, Nepal, Colombia, Africa, India, Korea and Poland. ABILITY English gave me the English skills I needed, but more importantly, taught me how to confidently manage many cultures in English.
Lubo Flimel, Slovakia
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IELTS Test Preparation Great scores for well-prepared students
Do you want an IELTS score that will get you to your goals fast?
Your goal could be to study at a university in Australia, Great Britain, America, Canada, Ireland, South Africa or New Zealand. Your goal could be to apply for immigration in an Englishspeaking country. Our expert teachers have the knowledge to get you the IELTS score you need.
CRICOS Code: English Language Programs
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In the
1. You need to know the test well
IELTSTest Preparation
2. You need to be taught by excellent and experienced teachers
course you will learn
3. You need practise and personal error correction
Melbourne 074555G
Sydney 071932A
We believe there are 3 important things you need to get the score you want
Course Features • Total test training • Detailed test tips • Full practice tests weekly • IELTS teachers with experience as IELTS examiners • ABILITY English 2011 average score of 7.0 • Day or evening courses
• about the test and what it’s asking you to do • valuable test tips • test-taking skills under pressure • how to improve your personal problems • how to get from a score of 6.0 to a score of 7.0
Course Details Course Type
Length
Start Dates
14 Weeks
Every Monday
20+3 DAY 20+3 EVENING
Core Classes
Times
Optional
20 hours Mon to Thurs
9.00 to 15.00
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
20 hours Mon to Fri
17.00 to 21.30
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
What is the
IELTS test? An internationally recognised English level test used for employment, immigration or university entry
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I came to ABILITY English to improve my IELTS results so I could get my Civil Engineering qualification recognised here in Australia. I got the result I needed and I am now working as a Project Engineer in Sydney. The staff at ABILITY are amazing and really push you with your learning.
ABILITY English Average score for 2011 - 7.0!
Julian Vera, Colombia
Sample Timetable (Sydney & Melbourne) Monday
9.00 to 10.30
Topic introduction Vocabulary and speaking Collocations
Tuesday
Grammar
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Reading Identifying keywords
Vocabulary revision More collocations
9.00 to 10.30
Practice tests (optional)
Writing task 1 or 2 Consecutive noun phrases
10.45 to 12.15
Practice tests (optional)
Morning Break 15 min
10.45 to 12.45
Reading Matching headings Reading for meaning
Writing task 1 or 2 Expressing an opinion
Extra skills practice Reading, writing, speaking or listening Lunch Break 45 min
13.30 to 15.00
Listening Section 2 of the IELTS test Listening for key ideas
Speaking Section 1 of the IELTS test Adjectives
Writing task 1 Letter paragraph structure
Speaking Pronunciation focus
PLEASE NOTE: *Start and finish times may change without notice. **Check the website www.ability.edu.au for course entrance requirements and current course availability.
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We know that students in IELTS have a specific goal to be achieved by a particular date. We provide an intensive course to develop their key skills fast, giving them detailed individual feedback and showing them how best to approach the test. It’s very important to us that we get the score you want.
Nick Kirk experienced IELTS teacher
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English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Expand your education and succeed in life
Do you need help preparing for vocational or university study in English?
Writing essays in English can be challenging. Doing a presentation in English can be scary. Understanding the expectations in an Englishspeaking college or university can be confusing. In EAP we teach you how to do this well. If you get the score you need in our EAP course you can enter courses at our partner institutions without taking an English proficiency test. We have strong partnerships with many reputable vocational training and higher education institutions. Our EAP course prepares you for all the possible language challenges in a university or college.
To really succeed at an English-speaking course we think 1. You need to have the confidence to express yourself in English
English for Academic Purposes
3. You need to understand high academic standards in English
CRICOS Code: English Language Programs
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will teach you to • Write essays and argue in English • Analyse statistics in English • Reference and paraphrase in English • Give academic presentations in English • Take notes in lectures
Melbourne 074555G
Sydney 071932A
2. You need to know how to write convincing essays
• Read and understand academic writing • Understand Australian university and college expectations
Course Features • A well-designed practical program • Dedicated and experienced teachers • Strong training in academic writing • Weekly personalised feedback • Direct pathways to over 40 colleges and universities • Strict academic teaching methods • An assessment system that gives you a greater range of study options (scored, not pass/fail)
Course Details Course Type
Length*
Start Dates
Core Classes
Times
Optional Classes
20+3 DAY
10 weeks
Every 5 Weeks
20 hours Mon to Thurs
9.00 to 15.00
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
*Must study 10 weeks for EAP certificate.
We have over 40 direct pathway agreements with quality institutions
What is a direct pathway agreement?
CRICOS Provider Code: 00005F (NSW) | 01947G (VIC) 02960B (ACT)
CRICOS Provider Code: 02517K (NSW) | 03289J (VIC)
If you pass our EAP course a college or university will accept you without an English proficiency test.
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I am halfway through my EAP course and already I have improved my reading and speaking. This course is very useful for my study. I find the note taking and presentation skills very practical. My goal is to study Business at university.
TAFE NSW -Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Provider: 00591E
CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G
CRICOS Provider Code: 01505M
CRICOS Provider Code: 00917K
Xiao Min Wang, China
Sample Timetable (Sydney & Melbourne)
9.00 to 10.30
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weekly revision and feedback
Reading Skimming and scanning
Grammar Reported statements
Listening Lecture listening skills
Friday
9.00 to 10.30
Practice tests (optional)
Morning Break 15 min
10.45 to 12.45
Speaking Class debate on current affairs
Listening Note taking skills
Writing Opinion/ argument essay
Reading Discourse markers
10.45 to 12.15
Practice tests (optional)
Lunch Break 45 min
13.30 to 15.00
Vocabulary Compound nouns and adjectives
Presentations How to use statistics in presentations
Speaking Statistics language for presentations
Writing Opinion/ argument essay practise
PLEASE NOTE: *Start and finish times may change without notice. **Check the website www.ability.edu.au for course entrance requirements and current course availability.
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The EAP course is a very demanding and challenging course. Now I am studying at Macquarie University, and looking back I am extremely grateful for what I learnt. I was extremely shy and found doing presentations difficult but now I can present as part of my university course with confidence. The most important thing I gained from EAP is that I am now equipped with academic writing skills. Often I have the local Australian students asking my advice on how to write!
Ryoko Ofusa, Japan Currently studying at Macquarie University majoring in Cultural Studies
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Cambridge FCE and CAE Test Preparation Do you need an English proficiency test recognised by employers worldwide?
Prove your English proficiency for the rest of your life If you need a language proficiency certificate that is recognised by some of the biggest multinational companies in the world the Cambridge FCE or CAE test is for you. The test results are also accepted for university and immigration requirements in many countries around the world. We have excellent teachers and over 5 years` experience getting students the scores they need.
At ABILITY English we teach 2 Cambridge Test Preparation courses 1. FCE Test Preparation Upper Intermediate students
CRICOS Code: English Language Programs
Melbourne 074555G
Sydney 071932A
2. CAE Test Preparation Advanced students
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Learn English you can use in everyday situations
Course Features • • • • • • • •
Total test training Detailed test tips Full practice tests weekly Experienced Cambridge teachers Day or evening courses Test booking service Cambridge tests are valid all your life ABILITY English 2011 average FCE pass rate - 90%
In the
Cambridge Test Preparation courses you will • learn about the test and what it’s asking you to do • learn valuable test tips • practice test-taking skills under pressure • learn how to improve your personal weaknesses • learn how to pass the exam with the score you need
Course Details Course Type
Length
20+3 DAY
Start Dates
10 weeks
3 January
Core Classes
Times
Optional
20 hours Mon to Thurs
9.00 to 15.00
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
20 hours Mon to Fri
17.00 to 21.30
3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15
(Sydney only)
20+3 EVENING
(FCE Sydney only)
12 Weeks
19 March 10 September
What is FCE? First Certificate in English
What is CAE?
Certificate of Advanced English
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I am currently working as an Operation Officer in a finance company in Sydney. I studied FCE at ABILITY English which gave me the confidence I needed to use English in the workplace. The teachers at ABILITY are very dedicated and really helped me so I could work in the same industry in Australia as I did at home in Brazil. Renata Baptistini, Brazil
Sample Timetable (Sydney & Melbourne)
9.00 to 10.30
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekly revision and feedback
Use of English Describing habitual actions
Grammar Habits, repeated actions “used to”
Exam techniques English under pressure
9.00 to 10.30
Practice tests (optional)
Writing Formal and informal style
10.45 to 12.15
Practice tests (optional)
Morning Break 15 min
10.45 to 12.45
Vocabulary Talents
Use of English Vocabulary builder
Reading Looking for main ideas
Lunch Break 45 min
13.30 to 15.00
Speaking Class debate on current affairs
Pronunciation Intensive Talking talents and habits
Speaking Compare and contrast
Listening Identifying key ideas
PLEASE NOTE: *Start and finish times may change without notice. **Check the website www.ability.edu.au for course entrance requirements and current course availability.
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Our FCE students have always received high exam results due to our rigorous preparation course. It exposes the students to all the required skills in a communicative and theory-based way. We have weekly practice tests covering all test sections so students can understand well the testing system and at the same time enjoy seeing their weekly progress!
Melissa Mackenzie FCE Teacher
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ABILITY English Courses We have 4 course choices for your personal study experience
20 + 3 DAY
20 + 3 PRIVATE
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20 hours weekly core study either day or evening 3 hours weekly private classes at flexible times Fast intensive personalised learning All visa types
20 + 3 EVENING •
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20 hours weekly core study from Monday to Thursday 3 hours weekly of optional classes Friday morning Easy to work in the evening or Fridays All visa types
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20 hours weekly core study from Monday to Friday 3 hours weekly of optional classes Friday morning Classes start conveniently at 17:00 for day workers All visa types
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Study only until lunch time Monday to Thursday Lots of free time to work or sight-see Working Holiday/Tourist visa holders only
Hour Core Study
We have 7 different General English or Target English classes
Beginner IELTS 0-1.5
Elementary IELTS 1.5-2.5
Pre Inter IELTS 2.5-4.0
Intermediate IELTS 4.0-5.0
Upper Inter IETLS 5.0-6.0
Advanced IELTS 6.0+
General English Beginner
General English Elementary
General English Pre Inter
General English Intermediate
General English Upper Inter
General English Advanced
General English Plus Intermediate
General English Plus Upper Inter
Target English
Innovative Courses for Focused Learning
Pronunciation & Fluency Lower
Pronunciation & Fluency Higher
English for Academic Purposes
International Business
IELTS Test Preparation
FCE Test Preparation
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CAE Test Preparation
PLEASE NOTE: *Courses are subject to change without notice.
Business
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Solve typical workplace problems in English
Study Choices
3 hours optional classes every Friday morning for the 20 + 3 DAY or 20 + 3 EVENING courses. • Two types of classes - serious study & social study
Music and Listening
• You chose the class you want to do on the day (Study Choice optional classes are subject to change without notice).
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Improve your listening Improve your listening and learn English and learn English rhythm rhythm
Practice Tests
3 hours of practice tests every Friday morning for the 20 + 3 DAY or 20 + 3 EVENING courses. • Full IELTS, FCE and CAE practice exams every week • Personalised teacher feedback
Media Studies Understand international media items in English
DVD Club Learn listening techniques
Vocabulary for Life
Writing Write for different audiences with personalised help
Speak ‘real English’
Board Games Develop speaking speed
Sports Practise teamwork and conversation in English
Conversation Club Improve your speaking and gain confidence
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Job Club We prepare you for your Australian working life
If you need to work we can help you find that job Our Job Club meets every week with an experienced business teacher to help you. • Write your CV • Prepare for a job interview • Find the best places to look for work
How can ABILITY English help me with my future career? With our 5 step career program.
Step 2 Step 1 Understanding your goals
On day one we interview you personally to plan your study towards your long-term personal goals.
Starting a career action plan You can access our academic counselling service to build a personal career action plan.
Step 3 Studying for career success
You can join our International Business class for focused international career training. You can join our EAP class and prepare for further training in your chosen field with one of our partner institutions. You can enrol with our sister college MEGT Institute, specialists in job-ready courses.
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• Understand Australian taxation • Understand your work rights • Understand your visa work conditions
Step 5 Step 4
Transitioning to work
You can use our weekly Job Club service for assistance in finding employment, writing your CV in English and building your interview skills. At Job Club you can get help with looking for a job.
Job support
You can use our internship service for paid or unpaid work experience in your chosen field.* You can use our weekly Job Club service after you start a job to check your work rights, understand your Australian tax forms and general support. *See www.ability.edu. au for internship terms and conditions.
Social Club International friends teach you how to laugh in English Practising English every day is so important. To do this well, you need friends from all over the world. At ABILITY English our diverse nationality mix makes this easy. To make it even easier we organise regular social events with teachers and staff to get everybody together.
Fun
Every Week
Every Month
Every 3 Months
We have a free social event in the evening with a teacher to have some fun together.
We have a student party at a local venue with different themes.
We have class end-of-term picnics and a social event with the whole school.
We offer a booking service for weekend trips to local sights
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Student Services We look after your worries,
Our student services team can help solve your problems
you look after your studies
Studying in another country is exciting because everything is so new. But because it is new it can also bring new challenges. When you experience these challenges we are there to help you succeed. We can help you with • • • • • • •
All college enquiries Booking student activities Understanding life in Australia Legal information Medical service information Problems and complaints Academic counselling
During school hours you can talk to staff face to face any time of the day. After school hours we have a 24 hour Student Assistance Line every day of the week. This 24 hour Help Line can assist you if you are lost, need medical advice, transport advice or with any other question or problem.
At ABILITY English we are your home away from home
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Accommodation Different people, different lifestyles,
different housing solutions
When you travel to another country to study it’s great to have local people you can trust helping you organise your life. When you book your course with us we can also organise your accommodation. Different students look for different experiences so we offer you 2 types of accommodation:
Homestay Accommodation or Independent Accommodation
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I enjoyed my experience staying with an Australian family. My host family made me feel very comfortable and I felt like I was at my own home.You feel very welcome and a part of the family. I never felt homesick.
Yesenia Cruz, Venezuela
What is independent accommodation?
What is homestay accommodation?
Housing options with a more independent lifestyle
Living with an Australian family and always speaking English at home
Independent
Homestay
• Different housing options for different prices • Student housing: Housing designed especially for students, with internet, desk and study area • Backpackers: Housing designed especially for travellers - cheap, good locations, very social environment • Lodges/Guest houses: Independent accommodation within a big house - your own room, some cooking facilities, like a home
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Have an ‘Australian family’ Learn about Australian culture Practise your English day and night Mon-Fri: breakfast and dinner provided Weekends: breakfast, lunch and dinner provided • All accommodation less than 50 mins from ABILITY by public transport • Great option for younger students • Great option for first-time travellers
We can book your accommodation for a reasonable fee or you can book directly. If you are interested in our accommodation choices and conditions go to our website www.ability.edu.au and contact us or download our accommodation brochure.
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Sydney Campus
ABILITY English Campuses Bright clean colleges close to • • • • • • • •
the action
Modern bright classrooms Free computers with internet Wireless internet TVs, DVDs, video cameras and digital projectors Kitchen, lunch room, microwaves and fridges Free tea and coffee Rooms for self study An information service for students
Melbourne Campus
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ABILITY English
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MEGT Institute
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Career Progression
International work experience to help your career Do you want your time in Australia to lead to
growth in your career as your future next step? We can help you improve your career prospects by packaging English courses, job-ready courses and work experience with our partner vocational college MEGT
Make your education an international work experience.
Institute.
Together we help you improve your job prospects for Australia, your country or the world.
We can arrange for you: • • • •
Paid internships Unpaid internships Work placement* Part time work
MEGT Institute
Practical job-ready courses • Business and Finance • Children’s Services • Hospitality • Carpentry
Study with Australians
ABILITY English and
MEGT Institute Part of MEGT Education Providers of quality education, training and employment
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ABILITY English really helped me to improve my English. I reached a higher academic level through studying EAP and IELTS. MEGT Institute gave me the tools to be able to work with children in Australia. I really enjoyed the practical training as part of my Diploma of Children’s Services. I am now being sponsored by a childcare centre in Sydney and loving my job.
Rocio Valencia Salazar, Peru
* Work placement depends on the course at MEGT Institute. For more information please visit www.MEGTinstitute.com.au
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Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach
ABILITY Education
ABILITY Education South Melbourne
Central Station Opera House
Sydney
South Melbourne
Central Station Federation Square
CBD Opera House
CBD Swanston Street Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
Central Station
Swanston Street
CBD
CBD
Botanical Gardens Melbourne
Botanical Gardens
Harbour Bridge
Federation Square Central Station
ABILITY Education
Sydney
Harbour Bridge
Sydney
ABILITY Education
Melbourne
Sydney
Sydney
CRICOS Provider Code: 01530K
CRICOS Provider Code: 01530K
Central Station Campus
Central Station Campus
Administration Centre and Student Orientation Administration Centre and Student Orientation Level 4, 10 Quay Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Level Australia 4, 10 Quay Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia Phone +612 9211 4161, Fax +612 9211 4899 Phone +612 9211 4161, Fax +612 9211 4899
Sydney
Hyde Park Campus
Hyde Park Campus
CRICOS Provider Code: 01530K Level 1, 16 – 22 Wentworth Avenue Level 1, 16 – 22 Wentworth Avenue Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia Central Station Campus
Administration Centre and Student Orientation Level 4, 10 Quay Street, Sydney, NSWMelbourne 2000, Australia Melbourne CRICOSPhone Provider Code: +61203112A 9211
CRICOS Provider Code: 03112A 4161, Fax +612 9211 4899
Swanston Street Campus
Swanston Street Campus
Student Orientation Student Orientation Level 2, 55 Swanston Street Level 2, 55 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia CRICOS Provider Code: 03112A Phone +613 8080 7877, Fax +613 9639 7855 Phone +613 8080 7877, Fax +613 9639 7855
Melbourne
Swanston Street Campus
Lonsdale Street Campus Lonsdale Street Campus Student Orientation Level 4, 213 Lonsdale Street Level 4, 213 Lonsdale Street Level 2, 55 Swanston Street VIC 3000, Australia Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia Melbourne,
Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia Phone +613 8080 7877, Fax +612 9211 4899 Email: info@ability.edu.au Email: info@ability.edu.au
Web: www.ability.edu.au
Web: www.ability.edu.au
info@ability.edu.au
ABN 60 075 234 007
www.ability.edu.au
ABN 60 075 234 007
ABN 60 075 234 007 Ability Education Pty Ltd trading as Ability English Division of MEGT Education
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