Learn English for life, work or university
Study English language with a course at UQ's Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE)
Advanced English Communication Skills (AECS) is designed to challenge students with advanced language skills to strengthen their speaking and listening abilities. This course is the most advanced General English course.
What you will learn:
- Improve your ability to understand native speakers
- Increase your vocabulary and knowledge of common English phrases
- Refine your ability to use English grammar accurately
- Improve the accuracy and fluency of your pronunciation
- Feel confident discussing world issues and current events
- Understand a range of real-world listening and reading materials
- Collaborate with classmates to complete a project.
Course modules
• Build your vocabulary so that you can express yourself and become an effective communicator in English.
• Plan and write complex tasks
• Work together in a group project to write and produce a presentation
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
You can enter AECS with an IELTS 6.0 (or recognised equivalent).
You can also enter AECS by successfully completing General English Level 6, EIBC II or EAP II.
Click here to see entry requirements
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.
Laptop
We recommend that you bring your own laptop.
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Advanced English Communications Skills
Length: From 5, 10 or 15 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: IELTS 6.0 (or recognised equivalent). Check full entry requirements.
Levels: One level
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:
- English for International Business Communication
- English for Academic Purposes
- Apply for a package offer to enter a degree program at UQ
- Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages
Apply for Advanced English Communication Skills
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.
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