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When planning your study abroad in Australia, you’ll need to prove your proficiency in English if it’s not your first language. In most cases, this involves taking an English language test and achieving a minimum score. But what happens if you don’t reach the minimum...
When you choose to study in Australia as an international student, you’ll need to meet certain English language requirements to obtain your Student (subclass 500) visa. Depending on your country of citizenship, you may need to prove your English language skills by...
Improving your English speaking skills is essential to enjoying your international study experience. Throughout your academic journey here in Australia, you will have to speak to your classmates, teachers, and colleagues in English. It’s also likely that you will have...
Is there really only one Australian accent? And how much does slang used by locals change as you travel across the nation?
Australians love their slang. It’s one of the first things you’ll notice once you arrive here, and it may present a unique language challenge that you may not have expected. You’ll soon get used to Aussie slang in informal settings, like chatting to your friends, but...
With so many different social and cultural norms, making friends can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Here are a few tips on how to start a conversation with local students.
Learning English is critical if you want to live, study and work in Australia. Of course, becoming fluent is no easy feat, particularly since the English language is full of complex spelling, phrases, idioms and nuances. For those hoping to learn English, podcasts and...
Academic writing can be a challenge — you need to get the tone of your essays right, make sure all your arguments tie together and ensure your spelling and grammar is at an excellent level. Luckily, you don’t have to do it all on your own — there are plenty of...
As the world continues to deal with the impact of COVID-19, you might be wondering how you can improve your English skills with less opportunity to practise them. The good news is, you can easily work on your English from the comfort of your home. And, if you’re...