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Online Learning Options The online content engages students through a variety of interactive exercises, providing a stimulating learner-focused environment that aims to improve learning outcomes, drive student motivation and encourage students to become more responsible for their own learning.

Low Beginner

A1

High Beginner

A2

Low Intermediate

B1

High Intermediate

B2

Low Advanced

C1

General English

High Advanced

C2

General English

Low Beginner

General English

High Beginner

General English

Low Intermediate

General English

High Intermediate

General English

Low Advanced

General English

High Advanced

Hospitality Hospitality

English For Business English For Business English For Business

Cambridge IELTS

Self-study

Cambridge IELTS

Self-study

Cambridge IELTS

Self-study

Cambridge BULATS

Self-study

Cambridge BULATS

Self-study

Cambridge BULATS

Self-study

English for IT English for IT English for IT

Picture Dictionary

Picture Dictionary

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Vital Vocab 1 Vital Vocab 2 Vital Vocab 2

Nursing Picture Dictionary

Academic Vocabulary


Academic Vocabulary


English for Health English for Health English for Health

English for Nursing English for Nursing English for Nursing

English for Living Abroad

Introduction to TESOL

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PRODUCT ACCESS OPTIONS

Online English•A$35permonth•6levels-A1:LowBeginner-A2:HighBeginner-B1:LowIntermediate-B2:HighIntermediate-C1:LowAdvanced-C2:HighAdvanced

Online Learning Options

Online English for Specific Purpose•A$35permonth•SubjectOptions:-Hospitality-Business-IT-Health-Nursing

Online IELTS Preparation•A$110for3month•Recommendedforlearnerswhowanttodeveloptheirproficiencyinallfourskills-reading,writing,listening,andspeaking-aswellastheirknowledgeofgrammarandvocabularyforachievingtheirdesiredIELTStestscore.

Online TESOL and Customised Training•A$55permonth•DesignedtohelpthosewhowouldliketoteachEnglishtospeakersofotherlanguagesandtobecomemoreeffectiveintheclassroom.

2 months FREE ACCESS for New Gen Students



General EnglishBeginner

Low Beginner

OverviewLow Beginner enables learners to gain a general knowledge of basic English through learning how to greet others, introduce themselves to others, express their likes and dislikes and various other functions.

Level:Beginner (for learners wanting to improve theirgeneral English language skills)

Outcomes:At the end of this courseware, learners areexpected to be able to:

• identify correct responses to audio files• match images to words• read graded stories• recall language sequences• recognise correct language patterns• repeat words and sequences.• write basic words and sentences• pronounce words correctly.

Suggested hours50 hours

Cost$35/mth

High Beginner OverviewHigh Beginner enables learners to gain a general knowledge of basic English through learning how to greet others, introduce themselves to others, express their likes and dislikes and various other functions.

Level:Beginner (for learners wanting to improve their general English language skills)


• identify and understand target vocabulary• recognise information about topics studied• read and write simple texts related to unit topics• speak about preferences, their friends, daily routine and timetable• be confident In learning and retaining vocabulary• have developed their speaking and writing skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis• be able to make the most of the online learning activities and offered by this course.


Cost$35/mth

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General EnglishIntermediate

Low Intermediate

OverviewLow Intermediate enables learners togain a general knowledge of basic Englishthrough practising commonly used vocabularyand language chunks such as greeting others,introducing themselves and others, expressingtheir likes and dislikes and various otherfunctions.

Level:Intermediate (for learners wanting to improvetheir general English language skills)


• identify and understand target vocabulary• recognise information about topics studied• read and write simple texts related to unit topics• speak about health, preferences, the weather and retell stories• be confident in learning and retaining vocabulary• have developed their speaking and writing skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis• make the most of the online activities offered by this course.


Cost$35/mth

High Intermediate OverviewVital High Intermediate enables learners topractise and improve their receptive skills(listening and reading), and productive skills(speaking and writing).

Level:Intermediate (for learners wanting to improvetheir general English language skills)


• identify, understand and use target vocabulary• identify key information and main ideas through reading and writing• write texts for a range of purposes.• speak about everyday topics• be confident in learning and retaining vocabulary• have developed their speaking and writing skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis• have developed their listening and reading skills and ability to understand and communicate using English• make the most of the online activities offered by this course..Suggested hours50 hours

Cost$35/mth

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General EnglishAdvanced

Low Advanced

OverviewLow Advanced enables learners to improvetheir knowledge and use of English by followinga skills-based approach to language tearning. Key concepts or learning strategies are identified and practised in relation to each of the skill areas using a variety of interactive exercises.

Level:Advanced (for learners wanting to improve theirgeneral language skills)


• identify target vocabulary and key information within statements• read and understand target vocabulary• read and write texts related to unit topics• speak about topical issues• be confident in setting goals and using dictionaries• have developed reading, listening, writing and speaking skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis• have developed as self-directed language learners, able to make the most of the online activities and opportunities for learning offered by this course.


Cost$35/mth

High Advanced OverviewHigh Advanced enables learners to improvetheir knowledge and use of English by followinga skills-based approach to language learning. Keyconcepts or learning strategies are identified andpractised in relation to each of the skill areasusing a variety of interactive exercises.

Level:Advanced (for learners wanting to improve theirgeneral language skills)


• identify target vocabulary and key information within statements• read and understand target vocabulary• read and write texts related to unit topics• speak about topical issues in a formal presentation• be confident in learning vocabulary• have developed reading, listening, writing and speaking skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis• have developed as self·directed language learners, able to make the most of the online activities and opportunities for learning offered by this course.


Cost$35/mth

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Cambridge IELTS

Overview: The Cambridge IELTS courses, developed by Cambridge ESOL offer a flexible and stimulating way of studying using authentic practice materials. Modules are broken down into learning ‘chunks’ so that learners can make best use of small blocks of time. The courses provide learners with the opportunity to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, while also enhancing their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The Cambridge IELTS courses provide learners with the best possible chance of succeeding in the IELTS test.

Level and FormatIntermediate to AdvancedThe online self-study course provides practice activities for learners who are aiming for an IELTS band score of between 4.5 and 7.5. The first blended course is aimed at an IElTS 4.5 - 5.5 range and the second blended course is aimed at an IElTS 6.0 -7.5 range. The courses are suitable for first-time test-takers as well as those who are repeating the test.

Course Band Format100% 4.5 - 7.5 Academic Format and general Training

Learning outcomes:Learners should be able to apply the skills and strategies taught throughout the courses to successfully complete the IELTS test.

100% Online Self-study course:The self-study course consists of the following:

Listening (25 hours)Academic Reading (25 hours) General Training Reading (25 hours)

Academic Writing (25 hours) General Training Writing (25 hours)

Speaking (25 hours)

Recommended for:Learners who want to develop their proficiency in all four skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking - as well as their knowledge of Grammar and Vocabulary for achieving their desired IELlS test score.

Pathways:An IELTS band score is recognised by higher educational organisations, professional associations and employers and can be used for further study or employment in English speaking countries.

Cost$110/3 mths

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Cambridge BULATS

Overview: BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) is an effective assessment tool which can assist companies and organisations to assess the language proficiency of current and aspiring employees. Cambridge ESOL, have developed an online complementary BULATS preparation courses to assist BULATS candidates during their test preparation stage. The Cambridge BULATS courses are designed to develop English language skills in a business context as a self study option.

Level and FormatIntermediate to AdvancedThe course is aimed at learners with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English. Each module is divided into a number of functional and/or topic-based units which are organised according to the structure of the BULATS test.

Suggested hours of learning

Course Hours of Learning100% online 50 hrs

-100% Online

-Reading & Listening (30 hours)

-Speaking (10 hours)

-Writing (10 hours)

Learning outcomes:The course provides learners with the opportunity to improve their reading, writing, listening andspeaking skills whilst also building their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary specific to a business context. By the end of the course learners are expected to be able to apply the skills and strategies taught throughout the course to:

• successfully complete the BULATS test• successfully communicate in a work/business environment.

Recommended for:The courses are aimed at Learners who want to develop communication skills in a business contextand who want to acquire Learning strategies for achieving the best possible resuLt in the BULATS(Business Language Testing Service) Test.

Pathways:BULATS is designed for the growing number of organisations which rely on the English Language skills of their empLoyees in order to operate effectively: companies trading in internationalmarkets; national and LocaL government departments; or any organisation for whom good, bi- or multilingual communication is an important part of the working day. BULATS is used by businesses in over 30 countries for recruitment, training, benchmarking and staff development.

Cost$35/mthFor further details go to: www.bulats.org

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Academic Vocabulary

OverviewAll language learners need vocabulary, butfor tests such as IELTS or for a degree coursevocabulary becomes extremely important.This interactive, online vocabulary learningresource is based on the Academic Word Listand was developed specifically to address thevocabulary needs of international learnerspreparing to take high-stakes tests or planning toundertake tertiary study in western countries.

• Master 570 frequently used academic words• At a rate of 12 words per day• Increase vocabulary knowledge• Build familiarity with these words in context.

Recommended for learners who need to:• Prepare for tertiary study• Prepare for tests (e.g. IELTS)• Prepare for English for Academic Purposes

courses• Improve vocabulary knowledge and use.

Level:High Intermediate - Advanced


Cost$35/mth

Grammar OverviewBasic Grammar is an interactive, online grammarresource that provides a short reference guideto some key grammar points. It is intended forstudents who need a summary and short practiceactivity for specific elements of English grammar,and is organised according to parts of speech foreasy reference. The resource should be used inaddition to classroom or independent languagestudy, to provide information and practise asneeded for each individual.

Level:Intermediate and above (61 and above)

Outcomes:The main objectives are:

• to provide an accessible, clearly structured online resource, covering nouns, determiners, pronouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbials• to provide concise information that covers basic rules of usage• to highlight and clarify exceptions and special cases as well as issues that commonly cause confusion• to provide practice related to the points raised in each section• to facilitate and encourage independent learning


Cost$35/mth

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Vocab 1OverviewVocab 1 is an interactive, onlinevocabulary resource for learners at Beginnerlevel. Learners are introduced to the 1000 mostfrequently used words in English·. The wordsare organised according to lexical sets, andpresented in the form of text, images, videoand audio files.

Level:Low - High Beginner

Outcomes:The aim is to focus learners’ attention onthe essential information about each word,including:

• spelling• word forms• pronunciation• meaning• use.


Picture DictionaryOverviewPicture Dictionary is a Absolute Beginner levelresource using pictures and sounds to practisepronunciation and literacy. Picture Dictionaryintroduces 450 frequently used basic vocabularyitems to learners at the Absolute Beginner levelin a systematic and interactive way.

Level:Absolute BeginnerOutcomes:At the end of this cou rseware, learners are

expected to be able to:

• recognise words with vowel sounds• recognise spelling patterns associated with a particular sound.


Picture Dictionary PLUSOverviewPicture Dictionary PLUS builds upon PictureDictionary and uses interactive exercises,images and sounds to help learners practise and develop a broad range of pronunciation and literacy skills at the Absolute Beginner level.

Level:Absolute Beginner (for learners wanting toimprove pronunciation and basic literacy)Outcomes:At the end of this courseware, learners areexpected to be able to:• use appropriate pronunciation• have developed general reading skills• have developed basic speaking skills


Vocab 2OverviewVocab 2 builds on Vital Vocab 1 and isbased on the second thousand most frequentlyused words in English*. In each of the 100 unitslearners are introduced to 10 new words andprovided with interactive reading, listeningand writing practice activities to help themrecognise and use these words.

Level:Intermediate

Outcomes:The aim is to focus learners’ attention onthe essential information about each word,including:

• spelling• word forms• pronunciation• meaning• use.


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English for IT

OverviewEnglish for IT prepares learners for the everydayuse of computers for work, study and leisure.

Level:Intermediate to Advanced

level 1: 10 hoursFor learners with very basic or no computerknowledge and limited English language skills.

Level 2: 40 hoursFor learners with basic computer knowledge and limited English language skills.

Level 3: 50 hoursFor learners with a reasonable level of computerskills and with intermediate English language skills.

Level 4: 50 hoursFor learners with a good level of computer skillsand quite advanced English language skills. The goal of this level is to develop the proficiency and confidence necessary for learners to engage effectively in the IT field.

Cost$35/mth

Outcomes:Level 1At the end of this module, learners are expectedto be able to use the computer toolbars,keyboard and navigation bar as well as theinteractions used to present the courseware;have developed their receptive (listening &.reading) and productive (reading &. speaking)skills.

Level 2At the end of this module learners are expectedto read texts and listen to discussions on ITtopics.

Level 3At the end of this module learners are expectedto be technically proficient in terms ofunderstanding the navigation bar and completingonline materials; have a range of general andspecialist vocabulary.

Level 4At the end of this module learners are expectedto have the English language proficiency andconfidence necessary to engage effectively in theIT field.

Suggested hours of learning:

200 hours

Recommended for:Learners wanting to develop their EngLish skills andlearn strategies for tertiary study in the IT field

Those empLoyed in or seeking high level jobsinvolving IT, either in their own home country orabroad

Anyone wanting to improve their general Englishproficiency.

Future Pathways:The programme facilitates learner access totertiary study in the Information Technologyfield and to employment in the InformationTechnology sector in their home countriesor abroad.

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English for Hospitality

OverviewEnglish for Hospitality is designed specificallyfor people working or hoping to work in thehospitality industry. It provides interactivelearning material for learners to practise theirlanguage skills at an Elementary level.

OutcomesModule 1At the end of this module, learners are expectedto be able to:

• take telephone calls for purposes such as taking phone messages, taking reservations, giving information and answering questions.

Module 2At the end of this module learners are expectedto be able to:

• receive guests at the Front Desk or restaurant reception• ask for information• explain services and facilities• politely respond to guests when unable to help.


• give directions inside and outside the hotel• respond to room service and housekeeping requests• take orders in a restaurant cafe or bar.


• deal with complaints• process bills• deal with payment problems.

Cost$35/mth

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English for Business

OverviewThe course provides learners with theopportunity to improve their reading, writing,listening and speaking skills while a lso buildingtheir knowledge of grammar and vocabularyspecific to a business context.

Level:High Intermediate to High Advanced


• Produce cohesive and grammatically correct writing• Use the correct format and language for reports, letters and so on• Produce speech that is cohesive, coherent, grammatically correct and appropriate to the situation.

Suggested hours of learning:50 hours

Recommended for:Second language learners at a high-intermediate level and above who are working, or planning to work, in a business context where the fluent use and/or comprehension of English is required.

Cost$35/mth

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English for Health

Low Advanced

OverviewThis course aims at developing the listening andspeaking skills necessary to communicate in ahealth-related context. There is an emphasis onvocabulary, both academic and specific healthterminology. There are 4 levels: Level 1 has afocus on General Communication; Level 2 onTaking a Patient’s History; Level 3 on Examination and Diagnosis; and Level 4 on Procedures and Treatments.

Level:Intermediate to High Advanced

Cost$35/mth

Outcomes:Level 1At the end of this level, learners are expected tohave the knowledge and confidence to:

• introduce themselves and a 3rd person• use the telephone• ask for and give directions• express likes and dislikes• ask for personal information.

Level 2At the end of this level, learners are expected tohave the knowledge and confidence to:

• express certainty and ask for clarification• ask questions to find out about a patient’s complaint• ask about pain and discuss the type and intensity of it• ask about family and social behaviours.


• give reassurance• explain the consequence of an action• express degree of possibility• give instructions• use language and abbreviations associated with prescribing medication.


• ask for and give an opinion• discuss an opinion to make a decision• ask for more detailed information.

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English for Nursing

OverviewThe English for Nursing online course is aimedat internationally educated nurses studying or intending to study in English speaking countries who require language support at the postsecondary level. The course consists of Nursing focused English instruction, with the emphasis on listening and reading.

The course has two main sections -Academic Listening & Note Taking SkillsThis section includes 6 lessons focusing onacademic listening and note-taking skills tohelp you in your Nursing upgrading courses. All topics relate to the healthcare field (includes the outlining method, concept mapping, charting, Cornell method).

Workplace Communication This section includes four lessons focusing on listening and speaking in nursing contexts such as hospitals, clinics and home visits (including nurse - nurse; nurse - patient; and nurse - family communication strategies).

Level:High-Intermediate to Advanced or IELTS 6

Suggested hours:40 Hours

Recommended for:Internationlly educated nurses preparing to work or study or students in a Nursing Bridging Program in English-speaking countries.

Cost$35/mth


OverviewThis interactive online resource contains 119words and phrases for technical equipmentwhich is frequently used by nurses and otherhealthcare professionals. The words and phrasesare organized alphabetically. You can hear thepronunciation of each word or phrase, readthe name of the equipment and also see a clear defnition. It’s a customized dictionary forhealthcare professionals!

Suggested hours:40 Hours

Recommended for:Those interested in working in nursing or preparing for nursing studies or internationally educated health professionals wanting to review the English names and pronunciation of equipment.

Cost$35/mth

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Introduction to TESOL

OverviewTESOL is an interesting, interactive onlineresource specifically designed to help those who would like to teach English to speakers of other languages to become more effective and efficient in the classroom.

This interesting and interactive course is madeup of 26 lessons. In addition to the online lessons there is also access to the following invaluableresources:

• Downloadable classroom worksheets• Links to useful online resources• A rich reference library for additional reading.

Outcomes:It is expected that teachers will have a soundunderstanding of the principles and objectives of teaching English to speakers of other languages at the end of this course.At the end of this courseware, teachers are expected to be able to:

• teach the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing• understand and be able to teach sub-skills. Eg: surveying, skimming and scanning a text when reading• understand the principles and objectives of teaching English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation• use a range of teaching techniques and activities to share that knowledge with subsequent learners.

Suggested hours of learning:50 hours

Recommended for:Individuals starting their ESOL teaching career

Individuals aLready working in ESOL and interested in expanding on the principles and strategies they. A speaker of another Language with competent English skilLs Looking to enter the world of ELT.

Cost$55/mth

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