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North Sydney Community Centre

English Beginners - Inclusive Language Program

Course Overview

This 10-week English for Beginners program is for adults with little or no English experience, from mixed cultural and language backgrounds.

This course focuses on practical, everyday English through a communicative and task-based learning approach

Our learning environment is designed to be safe and supportive, celebrating diversity and encouraging growth through mistakes.

Course Breakdown: 

Week 1: Introductions: Language Focus: Verb "to be," personal information, basic questions.

Week 2: Daily Routines: Language Focus: Present Simple, time expressions.

Week 3: Shopping: Language Focus: Countable/uncountable nouns, "How much/How many".

Week 4: Food & Drinks: Language Focus: Likes/dislikes, "there is/are".

Week 5: Around Town: Language Focus: Prepositions of place, giving directions.

Week 6: Health: Language Focus: Should/shouldn't, describing symptoms

Week 7: Past Experiences: Language Focus: Past Simple (regular verbs), asking for/giving information.

Week 8: Travel & Transport: Language Focus: Integrated skills.

Week 9: Review & Project: Language Focus: Functional language review.

Week 10: Assessment & Celebration

This outline provides an overview of what may be covered during the course; however, changes may occur based on various factors and the needs of the class.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Introduce themselves and share personal details.
  • Ask and answer simple questions.
  • Use vocabulary for daily life.
  • Read short, clear texts.
  • Write short, meaningful sentences.
Students to Bring: 

Students may benefit from bringing a notebook and pen for note taking.

Parking Discount for Students

 Students who participate in this course will receive a 50% discount at Ridge Street Car Park. Simply speak to our team when you visit the Centre, and we’ll register your plate number in our system (please note you’ll need to register your plate each time you attend the course). This discount applies to courses held at the Centre during office hours (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm).

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Nathalia Acosta

About the tutor

Nathalia Acosta

I'm Nathalia Acosta, originally from Colombia, and I'm a TESOL-certified ESL teacher with over a decade of experience.

I've had the privilege of teaching a wide range of students, from young learners in primary and high school to adults at various levels of general English, in both public and private schools. Currently, I focus on upper-intermediate classes, provide private lessons, and help students prepare for the PTE test.

My journey with English began at age five, thanks to my parents' encouragement.

I truly believe that teaching is my purpose; it allows me to be a part of my students' journeys and make a real difference in their lives.

My teaching philosophy centers on creating a safe and fun environment where making mistakes is embraced as a natural part of learning.

I emphasise learning through genuine connection, meaningful interactions, and applying language to real-world situations. I encourage my students to explore, express themselves, and build a supportive community in the classroom.

My message to all my students is to believe in themselves and enjoy the exciting process of learning a new language.

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Contact Information
(02) 9922 2299
Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
220 Miller St, North Sydney - Back of Ted Mack Civic Park