English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

If you are planning to enrol in further study in Australia you may need more than only General English language preparation. This EAP course has been designed specifically to develop the language capability, critical, analytical and other relevant skills required to successfully cope with tertiary studies. The EAP course consolidates language competence while building study skills and problem-solving abilities. The main aims of the EAP course are to develop the language skills, the academic skills and cultural awareness needed for successful living in Australia and studying in Australian universities. Language skills include: Study Skills, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. These areas of study include preparation for the following situations or study activities:
Lecturestalks listening and understanding, note-taking, asking questions
Seminarstutorials listening and note taking, asking and answering questions, agreeing, disagreeing, expressing and supporting opinions, interpreting data
Private study reading efficiently, skimming and scanning, analysing data, note taking, summarising
Research skills library skills, Internet search engines, summary writing and critical reviews
Essaysreports and presentations
planning, writing drafts, revising, organizing information, using quotations, footnotes, referencing, using data, proofreading, oral summaries and presentations