Free conversational English classes are available to international students.
International students doing teaching prac at the final stage of their Master of Education degrees are failing their prac placement due to their poor conversational English skills. If they stumble at this final step, they will probably lose their student visa and have to leave Australia.
This process is unnecessarily cruel to the prac students, the supervising teachers and the school students who struggle to learn.
Lisa Liang, who was on a recent cover of In Focus Careers News, works for the Multicultural Services Centre in Cannington. She sent through this list of free groups that international students can join so that they don’t risk failing their courses.
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Conversational English classes are a great option for students as they are free and offered through many local libraries and community agencies. I have included some options near our Cannington branch. However, if a student’s local library is not listed, they may wish to contact them directly to find out whether they also offer conversational English classes.
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Cannington Library – English Conversation Classes – Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11 30 am. Cannington Library, Located in Cannington Leisureplex, 233 Sevenoaks St, Cannington WA. For more information, please contact Valentina on 0417 277 556 or email intcap@mail.ru
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Communicare Cannington – English Life Skills Classes – assists anyone wanting to improve their written, oral or reading skills in a relaxed environment. English skill levels are not important. Mondays and Thursdays 9.30 am to 11.30 am. (Creche available both days). 28 Cecil Ave, Cannington WA. Bookings essential. E: ifss@communicare.org.au | Ph: 08 9251 5777
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Riverton Library – English Conversation Classes – occur every Tuesday during school term 10.30am-11.30am. Riverton Library, 67 Riley Rd, Riverton WA. For more information, please contact Gaye on 0402 965 861 or via email: gayemax@outlook.com.
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Connect Christian Church – English Classes – Tuesdays during school term from 10 am-12 noon. Classes aim to support people with conversational skills. Everyone is welcome to join. Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, 1-3 Hill View Pl, Bentley WA. For more information contact Tasma on 0448 097 861 or via email: terpstra1@tpg.com.au
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Ubuntu Australia – Adult English Conversation Class. Saturdays 3.00 – 4.00 pm, 82 Kenwick Rd, Kenwick WA. E: australiaubuntu@gmail.com | WhatsApp: 0416 009 646
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Thornlie Library – Everyday English – Everyday English classes are a great way for people to improve their English language skills and meet new people. Thornlie Public Library. Fridays during school term, 11am – 2.30pm. 1 Culross Avenue, Thornlie WA. Ph: 08 9251 8750. For more information go to: https://www.gosnells.wa.gov.au/Events-Directory/Libraries/Everyday-English/Everyday-English-General
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Armadale Library: My English World. For more information, click on the following link: https://my.armadale.wa.gov.au/events/my-english-world-195451368
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City of Perth Library: Mondays & Thursdays https://perth.wa.gov.au/community/community-services-and-facilities/city-of-perth-library/events
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City of South Perth Libraries (South Perth & Manning Libraries): https://southperth.wa.gov.au/community/libraries/library-services/services/esl-conversation-group
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Mosaic, South Perth WA: https://www.mosaicsouthperth.com/esl-group
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Fremantle Library: English Conversation Group – City of Fremantle
