University of Tasmania, English Language Centre

The English Language Centre is located on the Hobart and Launceston campuses of the University of Tasmania. It won the best Training Centre Award in 2001 from IELTS/IDP. Students have access to all university facilities and can sit in on lectures, join the gym, visit and use the libraries and join the social clubs. Tasmania is one of the world's most beautiful islands, famous for its unique animals, ancient forests, clean white beaches and amazing scenery. It has the cleanest air and water in the world. Students have easy access to this wonderland as no place is more than three hours drive away.

Hobart is Australia's second oldest city after Sydney. It has a magnificent harbour surrounded by mountains and forests. Almost every home or office has a view of the harbour. The city is large enough to have all the amenities expected of a great city, yet small enough to avoid the problems associated with big cities, such as traffic, pollution and crime. The city attracts artists, musicians and writers who love the balance of urban life with the wilderness on your doorstep. Tasmania is very popular with Australian tourists and is now being discovered by international visitors in growing numbers. If you are looking to study in an environment that is safe, friendly, beautiful and different, you have found the right place!

General English classes cover Listening, Pronunciation, Speaking, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Weekly journal writing, Discussions, Oral Presentations, Guest Speakers, Class excursions. There are afternoon options classes twice a week. Students can choose IELTS test preparation, Grammar review, Sailing (Hobart only), Discussion current issues, Pronunciation review, talking to Australian university students, language tests and assessments. Academic English explores communication in an University context and includes listening to lectures, learning how to take notes, oral presentations, reading skills-speedaccuracy, reading skills-vocabulary and summarising, academic essay writing.

Students can choose from University owned houses, or apartments, for students who want to be independent and also live with other students. Students have their own furnished room and share the living room, Kitchen, bathroom and laundry, or they can choose to live in one of the University apartments. Full board is also available in the University colleges. All meals and electriciy are provided.