Build your confidence speaking English and communicate more naturally in everyday situations with this practical and engaging online course.
Designed for learners with a solid foundation in English, this course focuses on spoken communication to help you develop fluency, expand vocabulary, and express your ideas more clearly. Through interactive activities, role-play and guided discussions, you’ll practise real-life conversations and learn how to respond more naturally and keep conversations flowing.
Classes explore the sounds, rhythm and tone of spoken English, helping you improve pronunciation, stress and intonation so you can be better understood. You’ll also learn how meaning is shaped through body language, tone and interaction, building confidence for both social and workplace contexts.
Course Content Highlights
- Real-life speaking and listening practice using Australian English
- Pronunciation, syllables, word stress and natural rhythm
- Conversation strategies, idioms and everyday expressions
Pre-requisites
- Approximately 40+ hours of prior English learning
- Completion of Beginner and Pre-Intermediate English (or equivalent knowledge)
- Comfort using English in basic everyday conversations
Certificate
Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.
Schedule & Pricing
- 8-week course, 6:30pm–9:00pm (one evening per week)
- Delivered online via Zoom
- Course fee from $390 (see available intakes)
Details
You will learn
- Communicate confidently in social and workplace situations
- Improve pronunciation, fluency and grammatical accuracy in speech
- Use conversation strategies, idioms and natural expressions effectively
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced English tutor
- Interactive speaking and listening activities
- Certificate of Attendance (80% attendance required)
Appropriate for
Learners with a basic foundation in English who want to improve spoken fluency, confidence and workplace communication skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Device with stable internet connection
- Notebook and pen
- English dictionary (optional)
What to wear
Casual
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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