English Language Community Course
Language & Literature
A course by
SIT
Learn English in a friendly and supportive environment in Queenstown. This short course is ideal for former refugees and open to all, helping you build confidence in communication, prepare for further study, and become part of a diverse community.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Queenstown, Queenstown
It will take a total of 8 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Build confidence in English communication
Develop your ability to communicate in spoken and written English for everyday life.
Improve language skills across four modules
Advance skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English at an appropriate level.
Prepare for further studies
Establish a foundation for academic English to enable progression to other SIT programmes.
What You're Signing Up For
The English Language Community Course at SIT Queenstown campus offers students, especially former refugees, the opportunity to learn English in a supportive and welcoming setting. The course is designed to help learners build confidence in their communication skills, with expert guidance and hands-on practice. Students will engage in modules focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with defined outcomes for each skill level. The course fosters a diverse, vibrant community and helps pave the path to further studies.
Course Content
- Speaking – practical everyday English communication
- Listening – understanding spoken English in a variety of settings
- Reading – improving reading comprehension skills
- Writing – developing written English for daily life and study
- Learning in a diverse, multicultural environment
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Support
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Enhanced employability where English communication skills are required
Pathways to further study