
English forVocational Studies
PREPARE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
English for Vocational Studies (EVS) course offers you intensive English preparation for your future Vocational Studies.
EVS focuses on improving your critical thinking skills and developing control of the English language so that you can use your skills in a vocational education environment.
Who is this course for?
English for Vocational Studies (EVS) is designed for intermediate-level English students who are looking for an intensive academic English program to prepare for success in vocational study.
Completing this course will provide a pathway to a diploma program at some of Australia’s best colleges. It also allows you to continue to our English for Academic Purposes course - which will prepare you for further study at University.
EVS is the perfect course to prepare you for your future vocational studies. EVS offers a direct pathway to Greenwich Management College and other Australian vocational colleges

You will learn to
- Understand a variety of texts, including; textbooks and articles
- Understand spoken English in conversations, discussions and lectures
- Express facts, ideas and opinions in academic writing
- Speak clearly and cohesively to an audience
- Use vocabulary related to a range of vocational fields
- Develop analytical and critical thinking skills

You will learn this through
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Audio
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DVD
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writing
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presentations
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Lectures
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Discussion
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Library Research
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Field Trips
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Case Studies
Why Study English for Vocational Studies at Greenwich College?

More options for further study

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This course offers a pathway to a range of Diploma programs offered at over 30 leading Australian Colleges – no need to complete IELTS.

Free test practice

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Achieve greater success with 5 extra hours of FREE test practice, presentations and tutorials to reinforce learning and monitor progress

Ongoing academic support

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Receive fortnightly one-on-one academic counselling so you know where to focus your efforts and can achieve greater success, faster.
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The course improved my technical language and developed my speaking skills. I learnt how to take notes and give presentations to prepare myself for study at university.
Lidia Anna Nieweglowska
Sample Timetable
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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09:00-10:30 | Last Week Review | Grammar for Academic Purposes Describing graphs and charts |
Academic Reading Skills How can grammar help your reading? |
Grammar for Academic Purposes Using complex grammar structures in your writing |
Practice Test Writing and Reading |
10:40-12:30 | Academic Vocabulary Learning academic vocabulary related to the topic of the week |
Listening to University Lectures Listening for important points and information |
Vocabulary Builder Phrases and expressions connected to the topic of the week |
Role Play | Practice Test Listening and Speaking |
13:15-13:55 | Writing Skills The difference between formal and informal writing |
Writing Skills How to write an essay |
Writing Skills In class practice |
Writing Skills Talking about complicated ideas |
Individual / Group Presentations |
14:05-15:00 | Academic Reading Techniques Using special reading techniques to quickly find answers |
Speaking Debating techniques and practice |
Academic Writing How to do an academic presentation |
Academic Writing Skills Different types of essays |
Feedback on Presentations |
Here's what you need to know
Entry Requirements
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or
Greenwich English College Entry Test; or
Offshore Entry Test available through a registered representatives.
Course Commencement
Classes commence every 5 weeks.
Course Duration
Courses are 10 weeks.