Category: Academic English for Professionals

5 reasons to become fluent with our English courses in Melbourne

Is your partner a native English speaker? Do you want to enrol at an Australian university? Want to improve your job prospects? There are many reasons to study English – you’ve probably heard them all before. However, they aren’t the only ones! There are plenty of reasons to study English, and today, we’ll be looking at some of the other...

Balance study and leisure when studying English in Melbourne

One challenge many students face while studying is finding the right balance between their studies and your social life. If you are a student in Melbourne, you may find yourself in this predicament. If only we had more time, then we could share it with anybody and do whatever we want! Unfortunately, time isn’t unlimited. However, successfully managing it is...

Studying an English course in Melbourne? 4 tips for moving here!

So you’ve made the decision to move down to Melbourne to enrol in an English course. If you ask us, you’ve made the right decision – not only will you be surrounded by native English speakers, but you will also get to live in one of the world’s best cities! Of course, it can be a little daunting to move...

How Academia supports group learning when you study English in Melbourne

There’s a saying in English: “two heads are better than one”. Basically, it means that things are easier when you do them with other people, as you will have more brains and more ideas. This applies to many areas, including studying English. While some students find that they learn English best when they are alone, others learn better in a...

When do you need IELTS (and how our English courses in Melbourne help)

We all know that English is important if you want to work, study or migrate overseas. However, a lot of the time being able to hold a conversation in English isn’t enough! In many cases, international businesses, universities and immigration authorities require specific levels of fluency. And IELTS is how those skills are measured. If you want to migrate, work,...

Want to study English? Don’t let these myths stop you!

Many people say they would love to speak English. However, not all of them follow through and actually start studying English! In some cases, it’s a time issue. They just don’t have the time to dedicate to enrolling in an English course in Melbourne. In other cases, however, it’s because they believe in one of these myths, which is scaring...