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English for
Academic Purposes
Provider Code: 01440A
CRICOS Code: 019229A
Students planning to go on to further study in an
English-speaking environment choose EAP. This course is designed
to help develop the language and study skills necessary for
success at university, college or TAFE in an English-speaking
country. Students are accepted on to the program once they have
reached an Upper Intermediate level.
The course runs from 12-36 weeks and teaches the following
skills
.Academic reading & writing
.Vocabulary extension
.Text analysis
.Report & essay writing
.Study skills and strategies
.Listening & note taking skills
.Grammar for study of academic materials
.Research project work
.Seminar/presentation delivery
Cambridge Preparation Programs
Provider Code: 01440A
This 12 week course prepares students for the Cambridge
examinations. Two levels are offered.
First Certificate in English (FCE)
CRICOS Code: 022579G
Students with a strong intermediate level may undertake this
preparation program.
The examination consists of 5 papers: Reading Comprehension,
Composition, Use of English, Listening Comprehension and
Interview.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
CRICOS Code: 022580D
For post-First Certificate students. The emphasis is on
real-world tasks.
The examination consists of 5 papers: Reading, Writing, English
in Use, Listening and Speaking.
English for High School
Provider Code: 01440A
CRICOS Code: 021343C
4 - 52 weeks duration
Billy Blue offers a protective environment where students can
become accustomed to a new culture and build confidence before
moving on to a completely Australian study environment. The
course focuses on developing the language and cultural survival
skills necessary for academic and social success at high school.
Students join a General English class at their level to
learn:
Speaking / giving presentations & Listening for detail
Grammar & Vocabulary
Reading & Writing
Once they have achieved an Upper Intermediate level, they join
the EAP class for
Study skills
Academic reading and writing
Project research skills
Every Monday and Tuesday from 2.30 to 4.30, students are
monitored while studying:
Content subjects such as mathematics, science, art, geography
and history
Graphic Arts & Design Bridging Program
Provider Code: 01440A
CRICOS Code: 019231G
12 weeks duration
The program has dual aims: to raise the students' English
language level to 6.0 overall and to train them in the academic
skills needed to operate successfully in a vocational school
with the focus on the language of design.
The syllabus covers the language of art criticism, the
description and names of the tools and equipment used, the
language used for page layout and for advertising campaigns
(including a storyboard for a television commercial) as well as
the wide range of language describing the creative process. The
skills of listening and note-taking and listening for details are
refined and students learn appropriate language for stating
opinions by taking part in organised debates. Copywriting (and
negotiating) skills are improved through the production of a
student newspaper.
Hotel Management Bridging Program
Provider Code: 01440A
CRICOS Code: 019230G
12 Weeks duration
A preparation program for students planning to study at William
Blue International Hotel Management School. These 12 week
programs are offered twice a year.
The program has dual aims: to raise the students' English
language level to 6.0 overall and to train them in the academic
skills needed to operate successfully in a vocational school
with the focus on the language of hospitality.
The Accommodation Industry
The Kitchen
Food Preparation
Food & Beverage
Front Office
Housekeeping
Accounting
Human Resources
Marketing
Legal Studies
Business Communications
Cultural Awareness
Business English Bridging Program
Provider Code: 01440A
Cricos Code: 019232F
A preparation course for students planning to study at Billy
Blue Business School. These 12 week programs are offered twice a
year and concentrate on the language and study skills you need
to succeed in the Advanced Diploma in International Business.
The program has dual aims: to raise the students' English
language level to 6.0 overall and to train them in the academic
skills needed to operate successfully in a vocational school
with the focus on the language of international business. The
syllabus concentrates on the academic skills required on the
Advanced Diploma in International Business, including research,
presentation skills & assignment writing.
Every theme involves reading, writing, speaking & listening
activities grammar & vocabulary input:
Globalisation
Entrepreneurialism
Monopolies
Corporate entertaining
Corporate structure
Brand management
Innovation
Marketing, advertising & quality control
Intercultural awareness
Management styles
Banking & finance
International trade
How would your employees deal with these situations?
A guest has a complaint about your hotel. Are your employees'
language skills adequate and appropriate to calm the guest down?
A manager in your company has just transferred his client to a
junior staff member. This manager and the client are also good
friends. Does the junior employee know how formal or informal to
be with this client?
Your employee is giving a presentation on behalf of your company
to a group of government department officials. Do you feel
confident that your staff member can persuade them to take up
your service?
Many individuals with high level technical skills haven't the
communication skills to match.
If you suspect that your employees' style of speaking or writing
in a business context is not always appropriate, a short
intensive course may help them to learn new habits.
The Billy Blue Group of Schools specialises in communication in
a variety of areas. The schools have a high reputation for
quality training and individual attention to clients. Billy Blue
English School's trainers specialise in communication skills,
improving clients' language accuracy, language appropriacy and
pronunciation. Both written and spoken skills are improved in
task-based learning situations.
Who is this course for?
Company employees whose primary function is not
communication but where lack of communication skills may cause
problems in-company, with clients or may prevent them from being
promoted within the company.
Job applicants whose communication skills are not high enough to
be assured of a successful interview.
What does the course cover?
Expressing your ideas in clear, concise language
Dealing professionally with any issue arising in the workplace
Being formal enough in a corporate environment, but not overly
so
Writing correctly spelt, punctuated and grammatical English
Writing emails, reports, letters and short messages to
colleagues (senior and junior) and to clients in an appropriate
style
How long is the course?
The course is tailored to the company's requirements.
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