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• Barista

  Type of course General English

  Name of course Barista

  Timetable Morning classes

  Start Consult one of our agencies

  Overview

  "The Barista @ BROWNS course has been developed to better meet the needs of students who want to increase their chances of employment and improve their intercultural competence and English Language skills.

  
  

  This course is ideal for international students on Student and Working Holiday visas who intend to improve their language and workplace skills to a point where they can function effectively as baristas and thus sustain themselves during their temporary visit to Australia or while studying full-time.

  
  

  Visitor visa holders are welcome to join this course, however they are not eligible to work in Australia.

  
  

  Duration: 5 weeks

  
  

  Course Description:

  
  

  30 hours per week: 20 hours of hospitality-specific English including 3 hours of focused research and group work, and 10 hours of practical training in:
  
  SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practice for food safety
  
  SITHFAB005 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  
  SITHFAB002 – Provide responsible service of alcohol
  
  Specialist BaristaBoost Training in cold pour coffee, tray service and tea preparation.
  
  Receive a Statement of Attainment for the above three competencies from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality training package which are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
  
  BROWNS Barista uniform provided
  
  Develop skills to become more employable in the Australian hospitality industry
  
  Develop hospitality-specific English language vocabulary
  
  Responsible Service of Alcohol included
  
  Entry requirements:

  
  

  Pre-Intermediate English language level or above"

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate, Advanced

  duration Consult one of our agencies

• Intensive General English

  Type of course General English

  Name of course Intensive General English

  Timetable Morning classes

  Start You can start the course on any Monday

  Overview

  "Duration: 1 to 71 weeks

  
  

  Course Start Dates: You can start the Intensive General English course on any Monday
  Beginner to Advanced (6 Levels)
  20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and homework review
  10 weeks per level
  Daily coursebook-based core lessons followed by afternoon Active8 skill and system based lessons
  Access to a variety of teachers and teaching styles
  Weekly revision tests and structured teacher feedback
  Students progress through levels as their abilities improve
  Students are provided with coursebooks in accordance with coursebook entitlements
  Beginner English language level or above"

  
  

  Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced

  duration 1 to 71 weeks

• English for Academic Purpose

  Type of course English for Academic Purposes

  Name of course English for Academic Purpose

  Timetable Morning classes

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  Overview

  "The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program prepares international students for vocational or tertiary-level study in Australia and other contexts where English is the language of instruction.

  
  

  The course aims to develop student awareness, knowledge and skills in the use of English as the language of teaching and learning in a vocational and/or university environment.

  
  

  Learning activities will focus on writing, reading and listening, grammar and vocabulary development, oral presentation skills, research skills and web literacy. There will be an emphasis on the development of critical literacy and critical thinking throughout the course.

  
  

  By engaging in such activities, students will gain increased understanding in using English to communicate in academic contexts at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

  
  

  Duration: 2 to 60 weeks
  Course Start Dates: Recommended start dates
  Course Description:

  
  

  20 hours in-class and 5 hours Self-study/Project work/Assessment Tasks
  10 week modules followed by 1 week of structured break
  Daily Academic lessons based on Academic Language and Academic Skills with a focus on Task production
  Pathway into selected Australian universities and colleges
  Regular academic progress checks, counselling and reporting in conjunction with the BROWNS Academic Journal
  Entry Requirements:

  
  

  Elementary English language level or above"

  
  

  Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced

  duration 2 to 60 weeks

• Cambridge CAE exam preparation

  Type of course Cambridge Preparation

  Name of course Cambridge CAE exam preparation

  Timetable Morning classes

  Start Consult one of our agencies

  Overview

  "Duration: 10 or 12 weeks

  
  

  Course Description

  
  

  20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and homework review
  Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content
  Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal, business, academic, personal
  Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted English language qualification
  Entry Requirements

  
  

  Upper Intermediate English language level or above"

  
  

  Levels offered Advanced

  duration 10 or 12 weeks

• Cambridge FCE exam preparation

  Type of course Cambridge Preparation

  Name of course Cambridge FCE exam preparation

  Timetable Morning classes

  Start Consult one of our agencies

  Overview

  "Duration: 10 or 12 weeks

  
  

  Recommended Start Dates

  
  

  Course Description

  
  

  20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and homework review
  Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content
  Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal, business, academic, personal
  Useful preparation for students looking to study the Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation course
  Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted English language qualification
  Entry Requirements

  
  

  Intermediate English language level or above"

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate, Advanced

  duration 10 or 12 weeks

• IELTS Preparation course

  Type of course IELTS Preparation

  Name of course IELTS Preparation course

  Timetable Morning classes

  Start You can start the course on any Monday

  Overview

  "Our IELTS Exam Preparation course is specially designed to optimise your test potential. You will receive individual attention from your BROWNS teacher and advice about how to approach each section of the test. To enter this course you will require an Intermediate English language level or above.
  Duration: 1 - 20 weeks
  Course Start Dates: You can start our IELTS Exam Preparation course on any Monday
  Course Description:
  Daytime: 20 hours per week in-class and 5 hours per week Accelerate and homework review
  Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content
  Feedback and academic counselling that allows students to target specific areas of weakness and ways to improve on them
  Entry Requirements:
  Minimum IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent"

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate, Advanced

  duration 1 - 20 weeks