Refine skills, express ideas confidently, and advance towards fluency, confidently express complex ideas, engage in deeper discussions, and unlock study and work opportunities.

This course runs every term throughout the year. We welcome new students at any time, however, you will need an interview with the co-ordinator before enrolling.

Please call the Centre on 9885 9401 to arrange a time.

2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 4 Feb – 1 Apr (9wks)
Term 2: 22 Apr – 24 Jun (10wks)
Term 3: 15 Jul – 16 Sep (10wks)
Term 4: 7 Oct -18 Nov (7wks)

The course will help improve your skills in English through conversation, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

The course is run at a Pre-intermediate level 2.

This course runs every term throughout the year from 9.30am - 12.00pm. New students are welcome at any time; an interview with the co-ordinator is required.

Please call the centre on 9885 9401 to arrange a time.

2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 3 Feb – 31 Mar (9wks)
Term 2: 21 Apr – 23 Jun (10wks)
Term 3: 14 Jul – 15 Sep (10wks)
Term 4: 6 Oct -24 Nov (7wks, no class 3/11)

We hold regular activities and events including guest speakers, book club and trivia nights. Refer to our website for full particulars of the activities of our club. Second Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm. Cost: please contact the club for details.

Would you like to enjoy lively and entertaining meetings and improve your skills in public speaking at the same time? You can spend two hours per fortnight with friendly people, listen to prepared speeches on a range of topics and take part in impromptu speaking practice. First visit is free! Meeting are conducted on Zoom and in-person (hybrid), until further notice.

For older people who are keen to learn, share stories and make friends. Program includes armchair travels, visits from the NGV curator, Melbourne's lost architecture and much, much more.

The group meets every second Friday at Ashburton.

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