THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Institute of Continuing

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ)

ABOUT UQ

GLOBAL REPUTATION UQ is a large, comprehensive university with a global reputation for quality and excellence. • Ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the world by the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement in 2008 • Founding member of the Group of Eight (Go 8) – a leading group of Australian universities that collectively enrols one-third of all university students and conducts 70 percent of all university research in Australia • One of only three Australian members of Universitas 21 – an international network of research intensive universities committed to world’s best practice • Recipient of more prestigious Australian Learning and Teaching Council awards than any other Australian university • Diverse student population of over 38, 000 students including more than 6, 900 international students • World-class campus lifestyle, student services and facilities

LEADING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY UQ recognises the pursuit of excellence in both research and research training as being central to its mission. • UQ is ranked as one of the top 3 research universities in Australia • UQ has created more world-class research institute’s than any other Australian university. It is home to over 130 research centres • UQ leads industry collaboration and research funding in Australia • UQ students have the opportunity to study with researchers of international renown

WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES UQ’s state-of-the-art Library, unsurpassed information technology support and superior teaching facilities are key to unlocking learning potential. Library The largest research collection in Queensland with millions of books; tens of thousands of journals, e. Books and multimedia; networked databases; and primary material. Information technology services A range of IT and online services including a free UQconnect Internet account for students.

WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES Sport and fitness UQ SPORT offers outstanding sporting facilities and recreational programs. Entertainment The UQ Union organises events to help students enjoy campus life. Clubs and societies Students can participate in social events by joining clubs and societies at UQ. Food, shopping and commercial services Students will find a range of venues in which to eat, drink, meet friends and shop.

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, ST LUCIA CAMPUS

SUPERB LOCATION The UQ St Lucia campus is located 7 kilometres from the heart of Brisbane city, the state capital of Queensland. With a population of over 1. 8 million people, Brisbane has been named the second fastest growing city in the Western world and described as one of Australia’s most liveable cities. • Safe • Sub-tropical climate • Friendly • Multicultural • Low cost of living • Gateway to the famous Gold and Sunshine Coasts and some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches and wilderness environments

ABOUT ICTE-UQ

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE The University of Queensland’s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) is recognised with Australia and internationally for its quality and excellence. • Over 25 years experience in the design and delivery of English language, English teacher training and professional development programs for individuals and groups of students and professionals • Longstanding partnerships with some of the world’s leading universities, government and corporate organisations • Registered with the Australian Government Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for International Students (CRICOS) • Accredited by the National English Language Training Accreditation System (NEAS) • Member of English Australia (EA) – the national peak body and professional association

STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING ENVIRONMENT UQ is committed to providing first-class learning experiences and outcomes for its students. Programs and courses are delivered in a purpose-built, multimillion dollar teaching and learning environment on the UQ St Lucia campus • Modern teaching and learning technology in all class and seminar rooms • Quality study resources and materials • Spacious break-out and self study areas • Free Internet and computer access including wireless internet and quick access email terminals • ICTE-UQ Learning Centre with: • 3 modern Internet and multimedia computer labs with digital language learning software • An extensive range of books, magazines, journals, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and IELTS preparation materials

ICTE-UQ, ST LUCIA CAMPUS PREMISES

PROGRAMS • Intensive full-time English language courses • English language support for UQ degree program students • Customised English language group programs • English language teacher training and professional development • Customised professional development, continuing education and short-term intensive programs • Educational travel programs • RTO Certificate and Diploma Programs • Corporate Training • Language testing administration services • Online IELTS preparation

INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSES • GENERAL ENGLISH (GE) • ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (EIBC) • ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) • ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES: TESOL • ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES: TOURISM & HOSPITALITY • ADVANCED ENGLISH COMMUNICTION SKILLS (AECS) English language communication skills for social and work situations English skills in a business context Prepares students for success in academic study and in the IELTS test English language and English teaching knowledge development English language skills for working in the tourism and hospitality industries Advanced communication and fluency skills through group project work

GENERAL ENGLISH (GE) • 7 levels (Pre-elementary – Advanced) • Designed for students who want to improve their English language skills for social, work and academic situations • Course content focuses on the development of communication skills with a balance of speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks • GE classes are topic based, interactive and use a mixture of course materials including books, television, radio, CDs, DVDs and computer software • Students learn through class activities, individual, pair and small group work • GE levels 4 -7 include Options Classes. Students can choose from the following options: • Academic or Business English • Conversation • IELTS Preparation • Movies and Songs

GENERAL ENGLISH (GE) Monday 9. 00 -10. 45 Reading Skills Tuesday 9. 00 -10. 45 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills Wednesday 9. 00 -10. 45 Options Class Thursday Friday 9. 00 -10. 45 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills 11. 15 -1. 00 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills 11. 15 -1. 15 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills 2. 00 -3. 45 Computer Assisted Learning Free Afternoon Break 11. 15 -1. 00 Writing Skills 11. 15 -1. 00 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills 11. 15 -1. 00 Options Class Break 2. 00 -4. 00 Options Class 2. 00 -3. 45 Audio-Visual 2. 00 -3. 45 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills

ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATON (EIBC) • 2 levels (Higher Intermediate & Advanced) • Designed to develop confidence in using English to communicate with native and non-native speakers in real world business situations • Class exercises and projects are based around a weekly business theme such as Setting up a Business, Team Building, Negotiation, Marketing or Customer Service • EIBC classes use modern course books as well as listening and reading materials from the media, Internet and business journals • Course content includes: • Development of Business English skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) • Business Correspondence (letter writing, emails, promotional materials, faxes, reports) • Preparation and delivery of a business presentation using Power. Point • Case studies, business meetings and role play activities

ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (EIBC) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8. 45 -10. 30 Business Presentation Skills (Computer Lab) 8. 45 -10. 30 Business English Skills 8. 45 -10. 30 Grammar in a Business Context 8. 45 -10. 30 Business English Skills 11. 00 -12. 45 Audio-Visual 11. 00 -1. 00 Case Studies/ Business Meetings Break 11. 00 -12. 45 Business Presentation Skills 11. 00 -12. 45 Business English Skills Break 1. 45 -3. 45 Business English Skills 1. 45 -3. 30 Listening & Notetaking 1. 45 -3. 30 Business Correspondence Free Afternoon

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) • 2 levels (Higher Intermediate & Advanced) • Designed to prepare students for academic study and success in the IELTS test • Develops academic language, study and research skills • Course content and materials reflect the type of activities and learning environment students will experience in a degree or academic study • Course content includes: • Academic reading and writing: students read and research academic texts and construct extended written texts • IELTS preparation: practise in all areas of the test, test taking strategies and timed practice tests • Audio-Visual: watching and discussion of documentary style programs to develop listening and vocabulary skills • Formal talks: organising, writing and delivering a spoken presentation • Listening and notetaking: a live weekly lecture

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8. 45 -10. 30 Academic Reading and Writing 8. 45 -10. 30 IELTS Preparation 8. 45 -10. 30 Academic Reading & Writing 8. 45 -10. 30 Audio-Visual 11. 00 -12. 45 Academic Reading & Writing 11. 00 -1. 00 IELTS Preparation Break 11. 00 -12. 45 Academic Reading and Writing 11. 00 -12. 45 Formal Talks 11. 00 -12. 45 Academic Reading & Writing Break 1. 45 -3. 45 Listening & Notetaking 1. 45 -3. 30 Lecture: Listening & Notetaking & Discussion 1. 45 -3. 30 Focus on Grammar 1. 45 -3. 30 IELTS Preparation Free Afternoon

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES: TESOL (ESP: TESOL) • 2 levels (Higher Intermediate & Advanced) • Designed for students who are considering becoming a teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) or who are already ESL teachers in their own country • Develops English language skills through topics of general and TESOL-related content and includes preparation for the Cambridge ESOL Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) • Course content includes: • Development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through topics of general interest and TESOL-related content • Analysis and discussion of current methods for teaching English • Practice teaching • Guest Speaker/Site Visit • TKT Preparation. • ESP: TESOL I • Module 1: Language and background to language learning • KAL: Knowledge About Language • ESP: TESOL II • Module 2: Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching • Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES TESOL (ESP: TESOL) Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8. 45 -10. 30 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills 8. 45 -10. 30 TKT Preparation 8. 45 -10. 30 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills Thursday Friday 8. 45 -10. 30 Grammar 8. 45 -10. 30 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills 11. 00 -12. 45 Preparation for Practice Teaching 11. 00 -1. 00 TKT Preparation Break 11. 00 -12. 45 Classroom Language 11. 00 -12. 45 Phonology 11. 00 -12. 45 Lesson Planning Break 1. 45 -3. 45 Preparation for Practice Teaching 1. 45 -3. 30 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Skills 1. 45 -3. 30 Vocabulary Development 1. 45 -3. 30 Pronunciation Free Afternoon

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES: TOURISM & HOSPITALITY (ESP: T&H) • 2 levels (Higher Intermediate & Advanced) • Designed for students who want to improve their English language skills for working in tourism and hospitality for a working holiday, a part-time job while studying or a professional career • Develops English language skills through topics of general interest as well as themes related to the tourism and hospitality industries • Lessons are based on themes such as : • English skills for hotel, bar and restaurant work • Customer satisfaction, handling bookings and making reservations • Tour guiding • Marketing and promotion • Writing resumes, application letters and job interview skills • Course content includes group projects, role plays and case studies to simulate real-life situations and practise English skills and one professional site visit or guest presentation per 5 week session.

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES TOURISM & HOSPITALITY (ESP: T&H) Monday 8. 45 -10. 30 Tourism: What is it? Tuesday 8. 45 -10. 30 Researching Jobs Wednesday 8. 45 -10. 30 Intercultural Communication Thursday Friday 8. 45 -10. 30 Arrivals & Departures 8. 45 -10. 30 Presentation Skills 11. 00 -12. 45 Tour Leading & Describing Attractions 11. 00 -1. 00 Tourism Project: Planning Break 11. 00 -12. 45 Meeting & Greeting 11. 00 -12. 45 Writing a Professional CV 11. 00 -12. 45 Describing Tourism in Your Country Break 1. 45 -3. 45 Handling Customers 1. 45 -3. 30 Job Interviews 1. 45 -3. 30 Computer Lab: Telephoning in English 1. 45 -3. 30 Ecotourism: Speaking & Listening Free Afternoon

ADVANCED ENGLISH: COMMUNICATION SKILLS (AECS) • Advanced Level • Designed to further develop the speaking and listening skills of students with advanced language skills • Course materials include advanced English course books, real-life television, radio shows and movies, magazines, journals, books and the Internet. • Course content includes: • Core Skills: Activities to develop speaking, listening and grammar skills • Advanced reading and writing skills • News and world affairs: listening, reading and discussion skills • Project work: Students undertake a class project which can involve writing and performing a live play, directing and filming a documentary or producing individual video diaries • Film appreciation • Lecture/Guest Speakers

ADVANCED ENGLISH: COMMUNICATION SKILLS (AECS) Monday 9. 00 -10. 30 Advanced Reading Skills Tuesday 9. 00 -10. 30 Core Skills Wednesday 9. 00 -10. 30 Core Skills Thursday Friday 9. 00 -10. 30 Project Work 9. 00 -10. 30 News and World Affairs 11. 00 -12. 45 Project Work 11. 00 -1. 00 Public Speaking Break 11. 00 -12. 45 Advanced Writing Skills 11. 00 -12. 45 Core Skills Break 2. 00 -3. 45 Drama 2. 00 -3. 30 Lecture/Guest Speaker 2. 00 -3. 30 Film Appreciation Free Afternoon

STUDY OPTIONS

ONLINE IELTS TEST PREPARATION • BROADLEARN™ IELTS • Developed in partnership with global digital online publisher Mediasphere • Over 120 hours of IELTS Test preparation instruction • Over 150 learning activities • 33 complete lessons to teach skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing • Practice Tests • • 15 unique speaking, listening, reading and writing tests Bank of guided tests with sample responses Bank of questions that automatically tracks progress and success IELTS Tools • Pronunciation tool with audio and video to assist develop speaking and listening skills • Interactive dictionary with 10, 000 words with audio and video support • Video and audio recorder to play back speaking performance www. ieltscentral. com

STUDENT SERVICES ICTE-UQ students and participants have access to quality students services and support. • Homestay accommodation • Airport reception • Counselling and academic support • Student activities program including free Friday afternoon group activities • Free borrowing rights and computer access at UQ St Lucia campus libraries • Discounted entry to UQ Sport facilities • On-campus medical centre, dentist and optometrist • UQ Student Clubs and Societies

TESTIMONIALS “ The teachers at ICTE-UQ are helpful and friendly and are always available to help. I can feel my English getting better and better everyday and I strongly believe that when I return to Brazil my English language skills will be of an excellent standard and will help me secure employment. Being part of the UQ campus is a great experience and the perfect way to be surrounded by English everyday. ” Tathiane Viudes Santos, Brazil

TESTIMONIALS “ The facilities here are excellent, the class activities are really interesting and the teachers have a unique ability to identify student’s individual needs and motivate us to learn. Being an ICTE-UQ student has been more than just about learning English – it has been a chance to experience other cultures and a major life experience for me. I believe that there is no better place to learn English in Australia than ICTEUQ. ” Takashi Nomura, Japan

FOR MORE INFORMATION T + 61 7 3346 6770 E tesol. enrol@icte. uq. edu. au W www. icte. uq. edu. au