Introduction to Language Classes for Studying in Australia
Language centers set up by Australian universities for students are usually based on your English scores and the courses you choose as the main course, and on the number of weeks you have taken language classes. What did the language class do for us?
English teaching, experienced teachers, improve listening and speaking ability and understand Australian culture.
Flexible choice, in the case that English scores can not reach the main course temporarily, language learning decision is the best choice for candidates.
Time flies. When you first come to study in Australia, you should not only adapt to the school, but also adapt to the local conditions and customs of Australia. Compared with the main class, the language class has less pressure and more activity space, which can not only learn the language, but also better adapt to the life here.
In addition to English learning, language schools also provide skills training for preparatory, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, giving students some notes, paper training, how to use the library, writing papers and so on. , so as to strengthen the basic ability and lay a good foundation for professional courses.
Second, the misunderstanding of learning in Australian language classes
It is indeed a good choice to attend an Australian language class before the main course, but many students don't know about language classes and often have some misunderstandings. Let me explain it to you.
1. If IELTS reaches 6.5, you don't have to take any more language classes.
According to the requirements of direct recording, if the English score is up to standard, there is really no need to study language. However, many Australian universities have reported that some students have reached the IELTS standard in time, and the language level has become the resistance of students' learning.
Students who don't understand in class, are not active after class and lack practical ability will lose interest in learning. Therefore, more and more students will take the initiative to go to Australia a few weeks in advance to learn some learning skills even if IELTS meets the standard.
It's best to get enough marks in China before going to Australia for language classes.
Some domestic students and parents still insist on retaking IELTS when their IELTS scores are not up to standard and can apply for language courses, and then go to Australia to study after their IELTS scores meet the admission criteria. They think that it is cheaper to repeat IELTS in China than in Australian language classes, and the effect is actually no different.
But in fact, the learning skills taught by Australian language courses are difficult to obtain only in preparing for IELTS in China, and the cost cannot be said to be "expensive" in general. The length of enrollment depends on the students' original language foundation and varies from person to person.
Australian language courses are useless.
Language courses in Australia not only teach students how to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, but also instruct students how to deal with the differences between studying in China and Australia, how to write papers, how to find course reference books, how to prepare for exams and how to take class notes efficiently. Students learn these useful learning skills before entering the main courses, which will help them adapt to the study life of Australian universities better and faster.
Reading language courses is a waste of time.
Many students and parents think that language classes will prolong the time of studying abroad. In fact, the language centers of Australian schools offer a variety of courses, which are suitable for students with different English levels. Students who apply for language courses need to arrive in Australia several months in advance and complete the language courses before the main courses begin. Learning language courses is relatively easy, during which students can have enough time and energy to adapt to the life and language environment in Australia. Through the beginning of the main courses, students can more easily integrate into the study life of the university.
Thirdly, the factors of choosing Australian language classes.
First of all, my English level is the first decisive factor. Although I haven't passed the exam, after a period of training, if I can meet the requirements of entering the main course in two or three exams, then I don't want to consider reading a language.
Second, its own adaptability. Language learning time is actually a time to adapt to Australia, to understand the Australian education system and to adapt to the educational methods. If you think you need to get used to it before the main class, it doesn't hurt to read the language 10 weeks.
Fourth, the teaching methods of language classes for studying in Australia
1. Panel discussion
This link is very common in the actual university classroom, and almost all professional courses will require students to complete the homework or big homework that accounts for the total score in groups. Chinese class attaches great importance to this part, and specially arranges the total score 15% to test students' group discussion ability.
This process is refined to etiquette, order and tone. If you are elected as the group leader, you need to organize and guide the whole group discussion and control the development of time and content. Team members must clarify their views and agree or refute their peers' views.
2. Classroom speech
The legendary "presentation" is a nightmare for many students who are not good at spoken English and are easily nervous in front of everyone. However, it is an indispensable and important link in university study. In language class, teachers will spend four to five classes to teach students how to prepare for the exam comprehensively. Among them, not only your content needs to be clear and easy to understand, but also you need to have appropriate body language and clear and clean PPT production.
The most interesting thing is that the teacher will ask the students to do something that can attract people's attention or attract people's attention at the beginning, which will make people more interested in following your speech rhythm. Ellen, who got the highest score in the class, told me that she once started with a joke and made the class laugh, and successfully raised her speech to the level of A. My topic at that time was the study of the incidence of heart disease, which was obviously an obscure topic. At the beginning, I said in an exaggerated tone,' It is understood that tens of millions of people around the world die of heart disease every year, but please rest assured that you will die of other reasons.' As a result, the whole class including the teacher burst into laughter, and this unpopular topic successfully attracted their attention. I suggest you have a try.