English for General Purposes

English for General Purposes program at Bridge Business College helps students develop their essential English language skills and proceed to more specialised English language courses. The course focuses on the daily use of the language for life and work needs as well as common expressions useful to adapt to new environments and facilitate cultural exchange.

This is a great starting point for everyone who wants to improve their English language skills. You will be assigned after an entry language test to the appropriate level course. You will learn with experienced trainers and in small groups. Intake dates are every Monday.

For those new to English study, our elementary English program will ensure that you achieve all of the basic skills in English including how to speak confidently and understand spoken and written English.

Program description

CRICOS Course Code: 018467F

Elementary to Upper Intermediate level

The General English program at Bridge Business College helps students develop their essential English language skills to assist with everyday life in Australia and proceed to more specialised English language courses. For those new to English study, our elementary English program will ensure that you achieve all of the basic skills in English including how to speak confidently and understand spoken and written English.

Course Length: 4 – 48 weeks

Entry Requirements: Elementary or higher. Students must be able to read, write and have a basic conversation.

Course includes:

Course materials
Access to Bridge Business College’s events, workshops and a wide range of resources
Free WiFi, Scanning, Printing and Photocopying
A weekly programme of workshops, social activities and trips
Free IELTS and Cambridge classes on Fridays
Free placement testing and proficiency assessments

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Sample Weekly Timetable – Morning Classes

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Session 1 8:30 – 10:00 (1 h 30 m)	*Language [Coursebook]* Language grammar vocabulary	*Language [Coursebook]* Language grammar vocabulary	*Language [Coursebook]* Language grammar vocabulary	*Language [Coursebook]* Language grammar vocabulary	English for IELTS [additional workshop] English for Cambridge FCE [additional non-compulsory class] English for PTE [occasional workshop]
10:00 – 10:15	BREAK
Session 2 10:15- 12:00 (1 h 45 m)	*Usage [Focus on meaning]* Usage / application / form / pronunciation / language evaluation / intensive reading
12:00 – 12:30	BREAK
Session 3 12:30 – 14:15 (1 h 45 m)	Context and communication Speaking and discussion / text creation / debate /public speaking / peer communication / role play / journal / e-learning activities / extended reading and writing / presentations
14:30 – 15.30	Afternoon study

20 hours plus afternoon study and additional (optional) workshops and classes.

Sample Weekly Timetable – Evening Classes

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Session 1 15:45 – 18:00 [2 h 15 m]	*Language [Coursebook]* Language grammar vocabulary		Context and communication Speaking and discussion / text creation / debate /public speaking / peer communication / role play / journal / e-learning activities / extended reading and writing / presentations		*Usage [Focus on meaning]* Journal /e-learning
18.00 – 18:15	BREAK
Session 2 18:15- 20.00 [1 h 45 m]	*Language [Coursebook]* Language grammar vocabulary	[Usage [Focus on meaning] Role play / simulation		Context and communication Speaking and discussion / text creation / debate /public speaking / peer communication / role play / journal / e-learning activities / extended reading and writing / presentations

Additional Study and Free Workshops

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

14:30 – 15.30

Self-study

Friday

9:30 – 1:30

English for IELTS

[additional workshop]

English for Cambridge FCE

[additional non-compulsory class]

English for PTE

[occasional workshop]

Both AM and PM students have 20 hours plus optional self-study, additional workshops and classes.