Conversation Classes
Thursday Afternoons
Conversation classes are held from 5:45 to 7:00 pm on Thursday afternoons during school terms. (See News and Updates for class dates and details of changes from the usual arrangements.)
We cater for Intermediate and Advanced levels of conversation.
The aim of the Conversation classes is for students to practise and improve their English conversation skills through participating in activities and exercises that students do in groups of 2-4 with a teacher.
The teacher in each group explains how to do the exercises, helps students in their conversation exercises, and discusses with students any pronunciation, vocabulary/usage or grammar issues as they arise - in a sensitive manner.
We are also keen to have fun and encourage friendships while we learn.
Conversation class exercises will often start by students asking each other questions from a list on a particular topic, and each student in that group answering each question in turn. Weekly topics include: My home country; Catching public transport; Shopping and restaurant experiences; What I think about Australia; Holidays and travel; Useful expressions and sayings in Australian English.
Students are encouraged to express their ideas and feelings, and to develop conversations beyond answering the questions being asked.
There is no fee or charge for attending Conversation classes.