Aura Education’s General English course is designed to help students develop a balanced and practical command of English. The course focuses on communication that students can use in everyday, academic and professional settings.
Students learn in a supportive classroom environment where they can practise English, make mistakes, receive constructive feedback and build confidence. Lessons are interactive and encourage active participation through individual, pair and group activities.
Students learn in a supportive classroom environment where they can practise English, make mistakes, receive constructive feedback and build confidence. Lessons are interactive and encourage active participation through individual, pair and group activities.
Students will strengthen:
Learning experience:
Course Quick Facts
| Item | Aura Education General English Information |
|---|---|
| Course Name | General English |
| CRICOS Course Code | 120677A |
| CRICOS Provider Code | 04306E |
| RTO Code | 46301 |
| Course Duration | Total duration of 60 weeks: 50 weeks of study plus up to 10 weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays. |
| Minimum Enrolment Period | 4 weeks. |
| Levels | Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced. |
| Duration per Level | 12 weeks per level. |
| Intakes | New student intakes every Monday, excluding public holidays and approved closure periods. |
| Scheduled Contact Hours | 20 hours per week, face-to-face. |
| Total Scheduled Contact Hours | 1000 hours across 50 study weeks. |
| Self-study / Homework | Teachers may recommend up to 10 hours per week of homework or self-study to support language development. Homework is encouraged but not mandatory. |
| Delivery Location | Office 5, Level 8, 269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face classroom delivery. No online, distance or blended delivery components are included in the regular course delivery mode. |
Course Levels
| Level | Focus | Students Work Towards |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Foundation English for students with basic English skills. | Understanding and using familiar everyday expressions; introducing themselves and others; asking and answering simple questions; reading and writing simple texts. |
| Pre-Intermediate | Expanded vocabulary and grammar for routine communication. | Holding simple conversations, expressing likes, dislikes and opinions, understanding simple texts and conversations, and writing structured paragraphs. |
| Intermediate | Greater fluency and accuracy in more complex communication. | Participating in discussions, understanding main ideas in familiar spoken and written texts, using a wider range of grammar, and producing short reports or opinion texts. |
| Upper Intermediate | English for more independent academic, social and workplace communication. | Interpreting longer texts, using conditionals and more complex grammar, summarising information, taking notes and presenting ideas with increasing confidence. |
| Advanced | High-level communication for complex, academic and professional contexts. | Using advanced grammar and vocabulary, following fluent speech, producing well-organised texts, presenting arguments and engaging with specialised or abstract topics. |
How Students Learn
Classes are delivered using TESOL-informed methods, including the Direct Method and Presentation, Practice and Production approach. English is used as the target language in class, helping students connect language forms with meaning through regular practice.
Teachers use graded activities, question-and-answer practice, interaction, classroom drills, audio-visual resources, demonstrations and real-life communication tasks. The focus is on practical use of English rather than theory alone.
All new students complete a placement test covering the core macro skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The result is used to place each student in the level that best reflects their current English proficiency. Teachers monitor suitability during the first week and may recommend an adjustment if a student requires a different level.
Regular attendance is essential for language development and course progress. Students studying on a student visa are expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and comply with visa conditions. Aura Education monitors attendance for each class session, including late arrivals and early departures.
Student progress is monitored through weekly learning activities, formative assessments, summative assessments and course progress reviews. Students receive feedback to support improvement and may receive an intervention plan if progress is below the required level.
| Progress Point | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Students complete learning activities and weekly assessments aligned to the unit learning outcomes. |
| Week 5 and Week 10 of each term | Assessment results are reviewed and students receive a Course Progress Report. |
| 50% or higher average | Students receive feedback and strategies for continued improvement. |
| 49% or lower average | The student is identified as at risk and an intervention process may be initiated by the Academic Manager. |
| Ongoing concerns | Teachers monitor weekly results and report concerns so support can be adjusted. |
General English helps students build communication skills that can support daily life, community participation, further study and professional communication. Outcomes will depend on each student's starting level, attendance, participation, self-study and progress through the course.
