Language Skills for Work | Glandore

Improving your English language skills can help to build your confidence for everyday life and prepare you for work and study. This practical course will help you to identify your employment goals and to read, write and speak effectively in an Australian work environment.

This course includes plenty of information and time to practice in class. You will feel more confident communicating with your boss, asking questions and feel comfortable greeting people.

The 8 sessions will be held on 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, & 8 Dec.
Each Thursday class will run from 10:00am to 2:30pm

The course topics include:

• Developing your English reading and writing skills
• Pronunciation, sentence structure and tenses
• Improving your spoken English skills
• Identifying ‘professional’ versus ‘casual’ language
• Effectively communicating your work history, current skills and employment goals
• Identifying your skills for specific roles
• Creating a professional resume
• Preparing for work and study in an Australian context
• How to fill in templates and forms
• Sending professional emails

Our Community Learning mentors and trainers are there to support you every step of the way. We treat you as an individual. We will help you to feel confident and empowered, and ready to take the next steps in your learning journey or path to employment.

You will be required to complete a basic assessment of your reading and numeracy skills before you start. This will help the team identify any supports you may need and ensure that this is the right course for you.

Contact the Community Learning Team on 8371 4622 or communitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au for further info.