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Get to know teaching and lessons for IELTS in Gold Coast QLD

There are English courses all over Newcastle, NSW, and Australia that will get you the experience and level you need with just a few lessons a week and for around 30 weeks of the year to get you where you need to go (if you are doing academic English preparation).

This can go even faster if a student does 10-30 weeks of intensive study with a private tutor on the side, and gets experienced in the ways of academic writing and the ability to read and analyse text from the very start of their course. Teaching with regular lessons with a private tutor can help you not only get experienced in a general sense of the English language and education but also help you test yourself and be ready in preparation for exams that are needed to prove your English level. 

Have a read of our free guide and get into contact with some general yet key information that international students will find helpful when understanding the nature of English Second Language classes in Newcastle NSW.

What exactly is IELTS?

Tutors and or an experienced teacher in this field can boost your learning exponentially over the hours you spend together. This is because your fees are well spent benefiting from their years of work in the industry, and the learning that goes on as a teacher while the students are also learning.

We mention this because it is a valuable lesson to know that even from the very start when you are just coming into contact with English at a beginner level and are barely experienced, your teacher will be aware of the fact that it is your second language and your tutors will know how to tailor your lesson so that it suits the goals that you have for school or university study in Newcastle, NSW, or Australia.

Why do you need proof of English language capability in Australia?

There are a few reasons, the principal among which being that the government requires you to have a certain level to be able to follow study programs, in particular at university, so as to not compromise on the academic integrity and pedagogical quality and content of courses. Students are also taken into account as they will be lost otherwise, and will also not be able to engage with life in Australia effectively. The requirements can be quite rigorous, but given that international students comprise a large portion of the cohort in Australia, and almost every university relies on the fees that these students bring in, English learners just need to attain the necessary level prior to commencing at university in order to qualify, and then can continue to receive support once actually in their program.

The other main reason is that students need to be studying a minimum of 20 hours per week while in Australia in order to maintain their student visa status. When a student does not yet have the necessary level to be able to study in a school or university in Australia, they need to undertake a preparation course for their English, which is therefore the only option for study in Australia prior to commencing in a public educational institution. The 20 hours per week that this entails can really get their English level up to scratch, but can also bring with them some hefty fees and will require some prior saving. So make sure you are serious about studying in Australia long term before arriving, because then there are accommodation and living costs on top of study, and fitting work in with this can be very difficult.

What you study in your classes

There will be a range of grammatical, lexical, and cultural factors to explore which will help you make the most of life in Newcastle, NSW, and Australia. This can range from basic grammar and understanding of verbs, to interactional norms in various settings like a shop or a job interview, or even being able to take and give directions once you feel more comfortable with the city.

You are also going to have to engage with writing and speaking, as well as being able to read academic and everyday texts in order to really make the most of your life here. This will be general at first, but will become more tailored to what you need as time progresses with your level.

Find a private tutor near you with Superprof in Newcastle and see how you can improve your English level today!