Your teachers at Hawthorn-Melbourne are experienced and passionate about teaching English. All of our teachers will help you develop your English language skills in a way that suits your individual learning style.
You can also access English study support with self-study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC).
All Hawthorn-Melbourne English teachers have degrees and internationally recognised TESOL qualifications.
Courses usually have two class teachers. This is so you can experience a variety of teaching styles and differences in English language use. Your teachers are dedicated to helping you reach your goals.
Each day you will have 4 scheduled hours of class time. You will also have unlimited access to the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) during opening hours.
The ILC provides opportunity to develop the language skills you learn in the classroom. Your teacher will discuss the skills you need to practise with you. The ILC Coordinator is a qualified English teacher and can help you find the right materials and guide you to direct your own learning.
online study and e-learning using English learning websites – the ILC Coordinator can help you find the best resources.
Each course has assessment tasks that will help you track your progress. You will have mid course tests and end of course tests, as well as other assessments throughout the course.
If you are taking General English, English for Business or the English for High School program, you will receive feedback on your performance throughout the course and a progress report in your final week.
If you are taking Academic English or the IELTS Preparation course, you will receive a report of your results at the end of your course.
Each classroom at Hawthorn-Melbourne has an interactive whiteboard (SMART board). Your teachers can access course specific software on this whiteboard. Your teachers can use the whiteboard for class activities that use online learning applications (apps) such as quiz tools. Your teachers can also show your class online content and course work via the whiteboard.
Some classes are held in the computer room and you can also use computers in the library for online self-study. Some courses have online learning activities to prepare for and extend your classroom learning.
Free WiFi is available in classrooms and throughout the campus.
Excursions are a great way to practise your English skills in real life situations. At Hawthorn-Melbourne, most classes will have one class excursion every 5 weeks.
Your teacher might take you to visit galleries, famous beaches, animal sanctuaries and beautiful areas of interest. Before and after each excursion you will do special activities that link your experiences with the English skills you are developing in class.
At Hawthorn-Melbourne, we complement your English study experience with our SCOPE program - Sporting, Cultural and Outdoor Programs and Excursions.
SCOPE is an opportunity to get out of the classroom, have fun with your classmates, see Australia and use your English in real life situations.