Smart Talk

CRICOS CODE 061055B
 
Course Information
This is an intensive English Conversation conversation course designed to help you improve your pronunciation, fluency and confidence when communicating in english. You will learn practical vocavulary and conversation skills for travelling working and living in an Engslih speaking country. As part of your course, you will learn the language in the classroom and use it in real-life situations. You will have the opportunity to practice your English with guest speakiers, visit popular Brisbane locations and interact with students from Pre-Intermedediate and Upper-Intermediate levels.

Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Viva College's Pre-Intermediate Level QR
Successfully complete the Level Placement Test conducted on the first day at Orientation or on any Wednesday at 3.00pm. 

Course Length
4,8 weeks

Recommended Start dates
5th January, 2nd February, 2nd & 30th March, 27th April, 25th May, 22nd June, 20th July, 17th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November, 7th December

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