ABILITY ENGLISH BROCHURE 2012

Innovating solutions2012

We are experts 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.

ABILITY EnglishWhat we know

AfghanistanAustriaBangladeshBelgiumBrazilCambodiaCanadaChileChinaColombiaCzech RepublicFinlandFrance Germany GreeceHong Kong HungaryIndiaIndonesiaIran IraqItalyJapanJordanKoreaLaos LuxembourgMalaysiaMexicoMongoliaNew CaledoniaPakistanParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalRussiaSaudi ArabiaSlovak RepublicSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanThailandTurkeyUkraineVenezuelaVietnam

Diversity2011 Nationality Mix

Different student goals need different

learning tools

Students are not confident speaking

English

Students need to be good at

communicating with the world

Students learn in different

ways so we teach classes in

different ways

Students often understand English in the classroom but

not on the street

More & more international

employers need staff that understand

different cultures

More error correction and

intensive pronunciation work

can change this

Many people study for years and still can’t

communicate with different people

successfully

GENERAL ENGLISH

Interactive

Engaging

Social

GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS

Intensive

Academic

Serious

Problem 1

Problem 2

Problem 3

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We give you

an intercultural

communication certificate

clearly showing your future

boss why you are the best

for the job

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

teaches you detailed intercultural

competency skills

PRONUNCIATION & FLUENCY

a revolutionary pronunciation course only at

ABILITY English

Focused pronunciation training changes the way you

speak and hear

Classes designed for different goals and

learning styles

Two different

styles of teaching.

Together we decide which is the best for your personal

goals.

Intense training of your mouth and ears

Detailed lessons on intercultural communication

Solution

Know your goals Get the right tools

Solution

Don’t try to change English

Change yourself

Solution

Change yourself Change the world

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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

Do you want to learn

English faster?

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

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General English & General English Plus We teach different ways so you

learn English faster

Fun and social classes teaching fast communication

• Highly interactive• Social teaching style• Prepares you for international

communication• Strong speaking focus• Imaginative teachers• Day and evening courses

2 different types of teaching for different types of students and different English goals.

General English

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• Serious teaching style• Pushes students forward• Prepares for study and work goals• Develops all skills strongly• Academic teachers• Courses in the day only

General English Plus

Intense and serious study preparing you for specific goals

2011English Australia

ETS TOEFL® Award for Innovation in ELICOS

WINNER

2 different types of teaching for different types of students and different English goals.

“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

“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.

Ruby Biscuit National Manager

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All General English Classes have an intensive pronunciation component eve

ry w

eek.

All General English Classes have an intercultural communication component every week.

General EnglishCourses

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All General English Classes have an intercultural communication component every week.

Course Details

Sample Timetable (Sydney & Melbourne)

Course Type Length Start Dates Core Classes Times Optional Classes

14 hours*

2 - 52 weeks

Any Monday

14 hours Mon to Thurs8.30 / 9.00

to 12.15 / 12.45

nil

20+3 DAY 20 hours Mon to Thurs8.30 / 9.00

to 14.30 / 15.00

3 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15

20+3 EVENING(General English only)

20 hours Mon to Fri 17.00 to 21.303 hours Friday9.00 to 12.15

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.

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.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.00to

10.30

Weekly assessment

GrammarState verbsStudy skillsTaking notes while reading

Reading Great speeches, reading for detail

Speaking Discussing trends

GrammarThe perfect

aspectVocabulary

More idioms

9.00to

10.30

Study Choices(optional)

Morning Break 15 min

10.45to

12.45

Speaking Topic

introductionVocabulary

Idioms

Listening Listening

for general and specific information

WritingNote-taking, writing and

checking emails

SpeakingGiving opinions

WritingSentence

formation, word order

10.45to

12.15


Lunch Break 45 min

13.30to

15.00

ListeningComprehension

skills Vocabulary

Solving problems

Intercultural Communication

Staying powerful in

English

SpeakingPronunciation in

presentations

PronunciationVowel

phonemes

*14 hour courses are only available for Working Holiday Visa holders and Tourist Visa holders.

“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


What else makes our

GE courses special?

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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.

Pronunciation & Fluency If you can’t say it you can’t hear it

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

• Personalised diagnosis of your speaking problems

• Builds confidence & fluency

• Builds vocabulary for everyday situations

• Improves listening

• Only available at ABILITY English

No more than 13

students in a class

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In the

Pronunciation & Fluencycourses you will

• 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

Have you studied English

for many years and still can’t speak

with confidence?

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pecifi c muscle memory for correct English pronunciation.1. ESL teaching

2. Performance coaching

3. Speech therapy

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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Where can I learn the

Only at ABILITY EnglishWe train you to build new muscle

memory between the English language, your brain, your body and your emotions.

You listen to natural spoken English again and again. You then intensively repeat until it is correct.

Pronunciation

RepetitionWe analyse your personal speech problems and intensively re-train your speech patterns.

Oral Correction

The PRON method

Our Pronunciation & Fluency course teaching method

PRON method?

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“Course Details

Course Type Length Start Dates Core Classes Times Optional Classes

20+3 DAY10

weeksEvery

5 weeks20 hours Mon to Thurs 9.00 to 15.00





9.00to

10.30

Natural speech in phone enquiries

Homework correction

10 important idioms

Homework correction

Face to face job enquiry instruction

Homework correctionCommon

expressions and intonation

9.00to

10.30



10.45to

12.45

Vowel practice Job interview

dialogue practice

Dialogue vocabulary,

sentence stress and rhythm

focus

Practising /r/ after vowel

sounds American and

Australian differences

Weekly assesment Phone job

enquiry

10.45to

12.15


Lunch Break 45 min

13.30to

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

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

Noriko Tomahiro, Japan

Oral Correction

Neural NetworksWe teach pronunciation as a chain of sounds that communicates a social, psychological, or emotional message.

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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.

Do you want the best job you

can get, anywhere in the world?

International Business Invest in your future

global career

International Business trains you to

• 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

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

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Course DetailsCourse Type Length Start Dates Core Classes Times Optional Classes

20+3 DAY2-52

WeeksAny

Monday20 hours Mon to Thurs 9.00 to 15.00


We believe to be a success in this world

1. You need to speak English well.

2. You need to be an active part of the global community.

you need 2 things

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Intercultural Communication Course Modules

Skilful interaction between

you and someone very

different to you.

What is intercultural

communication?




9.00to

10.30

Topic introductionVocabulary

Marketing word parnerships

GrammarAdverbs and

adjectives

SpeakingBrainstorming

in teams

Weekly assesment

9.00to

10.30



10.45to

12.45

ListeningHow to market internationally

ListeningThe Apprentice

episode analysis

ReadingUnderstanding

marketing vocabulary

Business case study

Creating a global brand

10.45to

12.15


Lunch Break 45 min

13.30to

15.00

Intercultural CommunicationCultural types


Stereotypes, true or false

PronunciationAdverbs and

adjectives


Questioning stereotypes and

their uses

What is Culture?Changing personal beliefs

Facing fear in EnglishHow to stay powerful while

speaking English

Tools for culture clashResolving cultural conflict

Cultural stereotypesWhat’s true, what isn’t

Being a global citizenHow to be a success inforeign environments

Lost in translationHow to understand body language

Culture CollisionHow to accept, understand

and adapt

Hearing other cultures Learning the art of listening

Multicultural successHow to create

cross-cultural solutions

One world, many beliefsHow to be flexibleand open-minded

Communicating effectivelyHow your communication

can be improved

Staying YOU in a different cultureStrengthening yourself

to strengthen others “

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• We teach you how to do it.

• We teach you how to sell your skills at your next job interview

• We give you a certificate saying exactly what your skills are.

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

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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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 English-speaking country.

Our expert teachers have the knowledge to get you the IELTS score you need.

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

IELTS Test Preparation Great scores for

well-prepared students

In the IELTS Test Preparation

course you will learn

• 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

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Do you want an IELTS score that will get you to your

goals fast?

1. You need to know the test well

2. You need to be taught by excellent and experienced teachers

3. You need practise and personal error

correction

We believe there are 3 important

things you need to get the score you want

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An internationally recognised English level test used for

employment, immigration or university entry




9.00to

10.30

Topic introduction

Vocabulary and speaking

Collocations

GrammarReading

Identifying keywords

Vocabulary revision

More collocations

9.00to

10.30

Practice tests(optional)


10.45to

12.45

ReadingMatching headings

Reading for meaning

Writing task 1 or 2

Expressing an opinion

Extra skills practice

Reading, writing, speaking or

listening

Writing task 1 or 2

Consecutive noun phrases

10.45to

12.15


Lunch Break 45 min

13.30to

15.00

ListeningSection 2 of

the IELTS test Listening for key

ideas

SpeakingSection 1 of the

IELTS testAdjectives

Writing task 1Letter paragraph

structure

SpeakingPronunciation

focus

Course Details

Course Type Length Start Dates Core Classes Times Optional

20+3 DAY14

WeeksEvery

Monday

20 hours Mon to Thurs 9.00 to 15.003 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15

20+3 EVENING


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 “

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.

Julian Vera, Colombia“What is the

IELTS test?

ABILITY English Average score for

2011 - 7.0!

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Writing essays in English can be challenging. Doing a presentation in English can be scary. Understanding the expectations in an English-speaking 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.

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)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Expand your education and succeed in life

English for Academic Purposes

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

• Read and understand academic writing

• Understand Australian university and college expectations

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Do you need help preparing for vocational or

university study in English?

1. You need to have the confidence to express yourself in English

2. You need to know how to write convincing essays

3. You need to understand high academic standards

in English

To really succeed at an English-speaking

course we think

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If you pass our EAP course a college or university will

accept you without an English proficiency test.

*Must study 10 weeks for EAP certificate.

We have over 40 direct pathway agreements with quality institutions




9.00to

10.30

Weekly revision and feedback

ReadingSkimming and

scanning

GrammarReported

statements

ListeningLecture listening

skills

9.00to

10.30



10.45to

12.45

SpeakingClass debate on current affairs

Listening Note taking

skills

WritingOpinion/

argument essay

ReadingDiscourse markers

10.45to

12.15


Lunch Break 45 min

13.30to

15.00

VocabularyCompound nouns and adjectives

PresentationsHow to use statistics in

presentations

SpeakingStatistics

language for presentations

WritingOpinion/

argument essay practise

Course Details

Course Type Length* Start Dates Core Classes Times Optional Classes

20+3 DAY10

weeksEvery

5 Weeks20 hours Mon to Thurs 9.00 to 15.00


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.

Xiao Min Wang, China“

“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

TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission

CRICOS Provider: 00591E

CRICOS Provider Code: 01505M CRICOS Provider Code: 00917K

CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G

CRICOS Provider Code: 00005F (NSW) | 01947G (VIC)

02960B (ACT)CRICOS Provider Code:

02517K (NSW) | 03289J (VIC)

What is a direct pathway

agreement?

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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.

Do you need an English proficiency

test recognised by employers worldwide?

Cambridge FCE and CAE Test Preparation Prove your English proficiency for the rest of your life

In the

Cambridge Test Preparationcourses 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 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%CR

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Learn English you can use in everyday

situations

At ABILITY English we teach 2 Cambridge

Test Preparation courses

1. FCE Test Preparation Upper Intermediate students

2. CAE Test Preparation Advanced students

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Course Details


Course Type Length Start Dates Core Classes Times Optional

20+3 DAY 10 weeks

12 Weeks

3 January(Sydney only)

19 March 10 September

20 hours Mon to Thurs 9.00 to 15.003 hours Friday 9.00 to 12.15

20+3 EVENING (FCE Sydney only)



First Certificate in English

Certificate of Advanced English


9.00to

10.30

Weekly revision and feedback

Use of EnglishDescribing

habitual actions

GrammarHabits, repeated

actions “used to”

Exam techniques

English under pressure

9.00to

10.30



10.45to

12.45

VocabularyTalents

Use of English Vocabulary

builder

ReadingLooking for main ideas

WritingFormal and

informal style

10.45to

12.15


Lunch Break 45 min

13.30to

15.00

SpeakingClass debate on current affairs

Pronunciation Intensive

Talking talents and habits

SpeakingCompare and

contrast

ListeningIdentifying key

ideas

“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

“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

What is FCE?

What is CAE?

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ABILITY LevelsBeginner

IELTS 0-1.5Elementary 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

Pronunciation & Fluency Lower

Pronunciation & Fluency Higher

English for Academic Purposes

International Business

IELTS Test Preparation

FCE Test Preparation

CAE Test Preparation

20 + 3 DAY• 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

20 + 3 EVENING• 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

20 + 3 PRIVATE• 20 hours weekly core study

either day or evening• 3 hours weekly private

classes at flexible times • Fast intensive personalised

learning• All visa types

14 hours• Study only until lunch time

Monday to Thursday• Lots of free time to work or

sight-see• Working Holiday/Tourist

visa holders only

ABILITY English Courses We have 4 course choices for your personal study experience

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PLEASE NOTE: *Courses are subject to change without notice.

Innovative Courses

for Focused Learning

Hour Core StudyWe have 7 different General English or Target English classes

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BusinessSolve typical workplace

problems in English

WritingWrite for different audiences with personalised

help

PLEASE NOTE: *Courses are subject to change without notice.

+3 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

• You chose the class you want to do on the day

(Study Choice optional classes are subject to change without notice).

+3 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

Vocabulary for Life

DVD Club

Improve your listening and learn English

rhythm

Speak ‘real English’

Learn listening techniques

Board GamesDevelop speaking

speed

Conversation Club

Improve your speakingand gain confidence

Practise teamwork and conversation in English

Sports

Music and Listening

Understand international media items in English

Media Studies

Improve your listening and learn English

rhythm

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• Write your CV• Prepare for a job interview• Find the best places to look

for work

• Understand Australian taxation• Understand your work rights• Understand your visa work

conditions

Job Club 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.

We prepare you for your Australian

working life

Step 1Understanding your goals

Step 2Starting a career action plan

Step 3Studying for career success

Step 4Transitioning to work

Step 5Job support

With our 5 step career program.

How can ABILITY English help me with my future career?

On day one we interview you personally to plan your study towards your long-term personal goals.

You can access our academic counselling service to build a personal career action plan.

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.

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.

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.

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Social ClubInternational 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.

Every 3 Months We have class end-of-term picnics and a social event with the whole school.

Get Social Look at photos of our latest parties on Facebook. Check our blog written by our students. www.blog.ability.edu.au

Every MonthWe have a student party at a local venue with different themes.

Every WeekWe have a free social event in the evening with a teacher to have some fun together.

ABILITY English nationality mix January to September 201

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We offer a

booking service for

weekend trips

to local sights

Fun

Friends

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Student Services We look after your worries,

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

Our student services team

can help solve your problems

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Student Services We look after your worries,

you look after your studies

Housing options with a more independent

lifestyle

What is independent

accommodation?

AccommodationDifferent 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

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.

Homestay • 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

Independent• 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

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“Living with an Australian

family and always speaking English at

home

What is homestay

accommodation?

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ABILITY English CampusesBright 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

Sydney Campus

Melbourne Campus

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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 Institute.

Together we help you improve your job prospects for Australia, your country or the world.

ABILITY EnglishInternational work experience to help your career

MEGT Institute

CareerProgression

Providers of quality education, training and

employment

• Business and Finance

• Children’s Services

• Hospitality

• Carpentry

and

Part of MEGT Education

* Work placement depends on the course at MEGT Institute. For more information please visit www.MEGTinstitute.com.au

Make your education an international

work experience.

We can arrange for you:

MEGT Institute Practical job-ready courses

• Paid internships• Unpaid internships• Work placement*• Part time work

Study with Australians

“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

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MEGT Institute

ABILITY English

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Sydney CRICOS Provider Code: 01530K

Central Station CampusAdministration Centre and Student Orientation

Level 4, 10 Quay Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

Phone +612 9211 4161, Fax +612 9211 4899

Melbourne CRICOS Provider Code: 03112A

Swanston Street CampusStudent Orientation

Level 2, 55 Swanston Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Phone +613 8080 7877, Fax +612 9211 4899

[email protected]

ABN 60 075 234 007Ability Education Pty Ltd trading as Ability English

Division of MEGT Education

South Melbourne

CBD

CBD

Opera House

Central Station

Central Station

Federation Square

Swanston Street

Bondi Beach

Harbour Bridge

Darling Harbour

Botanical Gardens

ABILITY Education

ABILITY Education



Level 4, 10 Quay Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, AustraliaPhone +612 9211 4161, Fax +612 9211 4899

Hyde Park CampusLevel 1, 16 – 22 Wentworth Avenue

Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia



Level 2, 55 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Phone +613 8080 7877, Fax +613 9639 7855

Lonsdale Street CampusLevel 4, 213 Lonsdale Street


Email: [email protected]

Web: www.ability.edu.au

Sydney Melbourne

ABN 60 075 234 007

South Melbourne

CBD

CBD

Opera House

Central Station

Central Station

Federation Square

Swanston Street

Bondi Beach

Harbour Bridge

Darling Harbour

Botanical Gardens

ABILITY Education

ABILITY Education



Level 4, 10 Quay Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, AustraliaPhone +612 9211 4161, Fax +612 9211 4899

Hyde Park CampusLevel 1, 16 – 22 Wentworth Avenue

Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia



Level 2, 55 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Phone +613 8080 7877, Fax +613 9639 7855

Lonsdale Street CampusLevel 4, 213 Lonsdale Street


Email: [email protected]

Web: www.ability.edu.au

Sydney Melbourne

ABN 60 075 234 007

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Documents

ABILITY ENGLISH BROCHURE 2012