Welcome to your online English classes with
Central Australian College!
This program is designed to help you prepare for your upcoming journey to Australia. Traveling and settling in a new country can be a bit overwhelming, so we're here to help you feel more confident and ready for what's ahead. This website is a hub for all class materials. It’s set up to make it easy for you to follow along with each session. You'll find a clear layout of all the topics and resources, so you can easily review what you've learned and stay on track with the course content.
We focus on essential English skills you'll need for your flight, travel, and first few days in Australia. By the end of the program, you will be equipped with an awareness of practical language skills that will help you feel more comfortable and prepared for your new adventure. We are excited to have you as part of the Central Australian College community and look forward to helping you get started on your journey.
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Introduction to class, learn about Australia, and preparing to visit Australia. Target Language: "wh" questions, countable/uncountable nouns, and getting ready.
Practice airport arrival steps, immigration and customs talk, and quarantine rules. Target Language: packing items, modals must, should, can "you must bring your passport".
Discover everyday Aussie English words, greetings, and slang, and compare them with UK/US English. Target Language: contractions, casual greetings, and short forms.
Learn the sound and rhythm of the modern Aussie accent, and practice common idioms like “no worries” and “too easy”. Target Language: modern Australian conversation expressions, informal and formal.
Explore transport, maps, and survival English for your first days in an Australian city. Focus on Melbourne, Brisbane, and Hobart. Target Language: transport words, imperatives (“Go straight ahead”) and prepositions of movement.
Share your culture and learn about others while practicing polite invitations and casual chat. Target Language: polite question forms and modals for recommendations.