Smart Talk

CRICOS CODE 061055B

Smart Talk is an intensive English conversation course designed to help you improve your pronunciation, fluency and confidence when communicating. It is unique course at Viva College and is combined with students from 2 levels, ranging from Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate.

Course Content:

Fun and interactive course to improve your conversational skills

Learn the language in the classroom and use it in real-life situations

Learn practical vocabulary and conversation skills for travelling, working and living in an English speaking country.

Visit Brisbane city locations and put your conversational skills to practice.

Course Length:

4 or 8 weeks

Course Intake Dates:

Starts every Monday

Entry Requirements:

Intermediate English Level or above.

All students are required to pass a Level Placement Test.

Level Placement Test:

Conducted on the first day during Orientation for offshore and local students.

Sample Timetable of Topics in Smart Talk:

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Smart Talk Sample Timetable

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
Week 1

Introduction to Smart Talk
New to Town Queen St Treasure Hunt

Money & Business
Visit a local bookstore - guest speaker

Shopping & Food
Making mocktails

Eating Out/ Restaurants
Order food in a local restaurant

Review – Quiz
Student Presentations: Food
International Food – Lunch
Week 2

Love & Relationships
(Part 1)
Guided Tour local cathedral

Love & Relationships
(Part 2)
Giving/receiving advice

Health & Lifestyle
(Part 1)
Visiting the doctor/ researching health topics

Health & Lifestyle
(Part 2)
Visit a health club/gym

Family Community Service
Trip to aged care home
Week 3

At the post office
Write and send a postcard

Travel Planning
Excursion to Travel Agent

At the Hairdresser
Guest speaker- hair training college

Personal Safety
Guest speaker: Queensland Police

Review – Quiz
Student Presentations: Brisbane Sightseeing
Australian Fauna and Flora
Roma Street guided tour