Hi Guys!
It’s Matt here, Director of Studies of Langports Brisbane. Today, I would like to talk to you about Langports exciting new timetable that has just been introduced from August 1st across all three campuses.
After surveying previous students and listening to their feedback requesting a more flexible timetable, new specialised Option classes and additional workshops, Langports has adopted a new approach to its timetable.
Flexibility – With many Langports students holding Student or Working Holiday Visas, students wanted to be able to finish classes earlier in order to work. The new (and earlier) finish time of 2:40pm allows for this.
Specialised Options – Over the last few years, more and more students have expressed the desire to study English which is directly related to their work. So, as well as revamping English for Business Administration for higher level students, Langports has launched a new Introduction to Business English for lower level students. In addition, specialised Options classes have been launched including English for Engineering and Science (Brisbane Campus), English for Media and the Internet (Gold Coast Campus) and English for Finance and Law (Sydney Campus).
Language Workshops – Finally, Langports understands that some students do not want to finish earlier, but want more study time. This is where the Language Workshops come in. It gives students the opportunity to look at different topics not offered in the usual UFO programme. For those students who do not want to have a workshop every day, English Extension has been designed for you. This is a drop-in centre where teachers are available to answer your questions.
What changed* on 1st August?
- Class Times
- Options
- language Workshops
A full-time student visa workload is 20 hours per week. If a student wishes to study extra classes, we have made Language Workshops available. Keep reading to find out more.
The regular Friday afternoon activity will continue as normal.
These new Options classes are designed to help students prepare for using English at work. These classes are in addition to our existing option classes and allow students to specialize their afternoon classes.
All Options: Elementary English (L1-2), Conversation (L2-7), Vocabulary & Language Use (L2-7), Grammar (L3-6), Introduction for Business English (L2-3), English for Business & Administration (L4-7), English through Media & the Internet (L4-7), English for Engineering & Science (L4-7), English for Finance & Law (L4-7).
3.Language Workshops NEW
Workshops: Extension English (L2+), Aussie English (L2+), English for Work in Australia (L3+), Exam Techniques and Tips (L4+)
Students who want more English can sign up each week for a Language Workshop, which are scheduled after Options class.
Language Workshops give students extra opportunity to use English and are based on a 5-week course. Each week, a new sign-up sheet released for the following week’s Workshops
Students who do not want to do a specific workshop, but want additional help with their English, can drop-in to English Extension on any, or all, afternoons Monday – Thursday.
* These changes were in place at the time of publication, the timetable, options and workshops may have future modifications.
What hasn’t changed?
- Langports Activities will continue to be offered after classes and every Friday afternoon.
- Langports is still dedicated to providing the best possible service to students.
August Activities
Brisbane Campus
Gold Coast Campus
Sydney Campus
I hope this new timetable helps meet the needs of all students so that you achieve your objectives and goals.
Until the next time!
Matt
If you would like to study at Langports and have an experience that will never forget, you can apply to study a variety of English programs at Langports. Read more about our courses here: http://www.langports.com/courses/
If you would like to read about the Langports’ Activities, please check this link: http://www.langports.com/students/
If you want to hear about our student’s stories please click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjIioU2l1HU