Build confidence speaking English and develop natural, effective communication skills in this interactive online course. Designed for learners with a solid foundation in English, this class focuses on spoken communication to help you express ideas clearly and confidently in everyday and workplace situations.
You’ll develop fluency, expand your spoken vocabulary, and improve pronunciation through practical activities. Classes explore the sounds, rhythm, and tone of Australian English, as well as how body language and interaction shape meaning. Through role-play, listening exercises, and conversation strategies, you’ll practise keeping conversations flowing and responding with ease in real-life contexts.
Learning Outcomes
- Improve fluency, grammar, and pronunciation in everyday speech
- Use appropriate stress, rhythm, and intonation to communicate clearly
- Speak more confidently in social and professional situations
Course Content
- Conversation practice using Australian English expressions and idioms
- Listening and speaking activities to build fluency
- Pronunciation practice, including vowel and consonant sounds
- Understanding syllables, word stress, and sentence stress
- Using contractions, linking, rhythm, and intonation effectively
Schedule & Pricing
- 8-week course
- 6:30pm–9:00pm (one evening per week)
- Course fee: $390
- Delivered fully online via Zoom
Certificate
Students who successfully complete the course with at least 80% attendance will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Details
You will learn
- Improve spoken fluency, grammar, and pronunciation
- Use stress, rhythm, and intonation effectively
- Apply conversation strategies in real-life situations
You will get
- All course materials provided digitally
- Interactive Zoom classes with live feedback
- Certificate of Attendance (80% attendance required)
Appropriate for
Learners of English as a second language with a solid foundation who want to improve confidence, clarity, and fluency in spoken English for social and workplace contexts.
Preparation
What to bring
- Pen and paper
- Dictionary (optional)
- Device with stable internet connection
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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