Learn English for life, work or university
Study English language with a course at UQ's Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE)
The General English (GE) course is excellent if you want to advance your English language for everyday life, work and travel. It also provides a base for further study for your university journey or to advance onto business English to improve your career prospects.
What you will learn:
- Develop your confidence with the English language
- Understand and participate in conversations and discussions
- Speak with fluency, accuracy and clarity
- Read with greater speed and understanding
- Express yourself in writing
Course modules
• Build your vocabulary so that you can express yourself
• Become an effective communicator in English.
• Express yourself clearly and precisely.
Sample timetable
Class structure:
- 20 contact hours per week
- Access to additional online and self-directed learning resources
- You may be placed in a morning or afternoon session based on your course and class level.
- Up to 18 students per class
| Morning session (8:15 am - 12:45 pm) |
Afternoon session (1:00 pm - 5:30 pm) |
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| Monday - Friday | Monday - Friday | ||
| Class | 8:15 am - 10:15 am | Class | 1:00 pm - 3:00pm |
| Break | 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Break | 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
| Class | 10:45 am - 12:45 am | Class | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Entry requirements
GE is suitable for all levels
Click here to see entry requirements
Laptop
We recommend that you bring your own laptop.
Testing
Your teachers will provide informal feedback throughout the course. Formal tests on speaking, writing, reading and listening are held at the end of every 5-week session. Read more about assessment and certification.
Learn more about General English
ICTE student, Pichaorn from Thailand, tells us about her experience in the General English Course and the different activities available at ICTE.
Student testimonials
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General English
Length: From 5 to 45 weeks.
Dates: Classes start every 5 weeks. Check for course start dates
Fees: Tuition fees will vary depending on course duration. Learn more
Entry criteria: Suitable for all levels.
Levels: 5 levels from basic to advanced.
Hours per week: 20 hours in class
UQ English Language Guide
Learn more about ICTE from our 2020 UQ English Language Courses brochure.
Get to know ICTE in your language
Related courses
To develop English skills for a specific purpose, you may progress to:
Apply for General English
If you have an IELTS (or other recognised) test result, please include a copy with your application.
Can't apply online? Complete the print application form and send it back to us.
Questions
You may also find answers to your questions in our information for new and current students.
Download the enrolment print version.
Contact us with any questions or concerns - we're here to help.