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Experience the Langports Difference...
Different Uniqueandinnovativecourseshelpachievebetterresults
Personaltimetablesallowstudentstoachievepersonalobjectives
ThroughtheLangportsStudyPlanallstudentsmanagetheirownprogress
TheLangportsstaffdevelopmentprogramensuresstudentsgetthebestqualityteaching
Langportsstudentsareconstantlybeingmotivatedtoachievetheirgoals
Greatfacilitiesingreatlocations
ONE COLLEGE TWO LOCATIONS
Hello,I’mJohnandI’mtheveryproudfounder
ofLangports.It’smypleasuretointroduce
youtoaveryspecialandaverydifferent
Englishlanguagecollege.Ifyoumake
Langportsyourchoice,Iamsureyouwill
beextremelyhappy.
JohnFranceCEOandFounder
Brisbane
ONE COLLEGE TWO LOCATIONS
Special Thepeople-studentsandstafftreateachother
withgreatcareandrespect
Studentsfromover50differentcountrieschosetostudyatLangportsin2011
TheLangportsFoundationhelpsthedisadvantagedchildrenoftheworld
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Gold Coast
TheLangportsTeam,Brisbane
Principal–RobinSimpson
(left)andtheGoldCoast
Principal–AdamWright
Brisbane
BrisbaneBrisbane,oftenreferredtoasAustralia’smostlivablecity,isthecapitalofQueensland,Australia’s‘SunshineState.’Itissub-tropicalandenjoysawarmwinter(June-Sept)climateandahotsummer(Dec-March)climate.Thesunshinesonaverageover7hourseachday.Apopulationof2.1millionenjoysthefabulousrelaxedlife-style.
Brisbaneisasafe,friendlyandcleancity.Itissophisticatedandmodern,withmanytheatres,cafes,restaurantsandgreatshopping!Therearebeautifulparksandgardenstoenjoy,walkingandcyclingpathstoexploreandarivertoenjoy.Brisbanenightlifeisexcitingwithpubs,clubs,andmusicvenuesopenuntilthesmallhoursofthemorning.There’salwaysplentytodo.
IthaseasyaccesstothebeachesoftheGoldCoastandtheSunshineCoastandtothebeautifulStradbrokeandMortonIslandswhereyoucanfeeddolphinsandgowhalewatching(July-Nov).TheGreatBarrierReef,FraserIsland,AustraliaZooandthethemeparksoftheGoldCoastareallineasyreach.
Brisbaneisthebusiness,financeandeducationcentreofQueensland.Ithasnumerousuniversitiesandvocationalcolleges,offeringalargeselectionoffurtherstudyoptions.
Langports Location• 3-levelcitycentrecampus
• Convenienttoalltransport(nexttoCentralRailwayStation)
• Theatres,restaurants,cinemasandmajorshopsjustashortwalkfromthecollege
• ClosetoSouthbankParklandsandcitybeach
Langports Facilities• Well-equippedmodernclassrooms
• Stateoftheartcomputerswithonlinelearning
• Freeinternetaccessforallstudents,withwirelessconnectionavailablethroughoutthecampus
• Alibraryandlearningresourcecentre
• Recreationandgamesroomandoutdoorterraces.
• Studentkitchencontainingmicrowavesandalargerefrigeratorandvendingmachine
• Indoorswimmingpoolandgymnasium,freeofcharge
• WidescreenTVandmusiccentre
• OutdoorBBQbalconyandrooftopgarden
• Caféandrestaurantlocatednextdoor
Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise – Gold CoastTheGoldCoast,ashortdistancefromBrisbane,isworldfamousforitsbeautifulsurfbeaches.Withover70kilometresofsurfbeachesandanaveragewatertemperatureof22oC,itisAustralia’sNo.1touristdestination.LangportsislocatedinSurfersParadise,theGoldCoast’smostpopularbeachandmostexcitingcentreofallmajorentertainment.
Withapopulationofaround500,000,theGoldCoastoffersasafeandfriendlyenvironmentandahostofthingstodo.NationalParksandrainforests,aswellastheworldfamousthemeparksofSeaworld,MovieworldandDreamworldbeingcloseby.
GoldCoastbeachesarepatrolled,offeringstudentsasafeplacetoswimandsurf.Shoppingisplentifulandrangesfromfactoryoutletstodesignershops.Restaurants,cafes,clubsandmusicconcertsprovideexcitingnightlife.TheGoldCoastisalsothevenueformanymajorinternationalsportsevents.
Universitiesandvocationalcollegesofferopportunitiesforfurtherstudy.
Langports Location• 2-levelcampusincentralSurfersParadise
• 2-minutewalktoSurfersParadisebeach
• Majorshops,restaurantsandentertainmentashortwalkaway.
• Convenienttopublictransport(bus)
Langports Facilities• Modernwell-equippedclassrooms
• State-of-the-artcomputerlounges,withmulti-mediacomputersandonlinelearning
• Freeinternetaccessforallstudents,withwirelessinternetthroughoutthecampus
• Alibraryandlearningresourcecentre
• Indoor/outdoorrecreationareawithgames
• Fully-equippedstudentkitchencontainingmicrowaves,alargerefrigeratorandvendingmachines
• Surfboardsandbicyclesavailableforstudenthire
• Widescreentelevisionandmusiccentre
• OutdoorBBQbalconyandgarden
.............only at LangportsUFO EnglishCourse typeIntensiveEnglish
lessons per weekL25(Fulltime)–25Lessons(includingFridayActivities)L15(Parttime)–15Lessons
Hours per weekL25–25hours(includingFridayActivities)L15–16hours40minutes
Max class size / average class size16/12
levels1-7(Beginners1-PostAdvanced7)
length of course1-70Weeks(eachlevelis10weeks)
Key Points
• StartanyMonday (exceptforPublicHolidays)• Available at all campuses
• Weekly progress reviews
• Personaltimetablesand LangportsStudyPlan
LangportsUFOEnglishProgramhasbeendesignedtomeettheneedsofindividualstudents
Weunderstandandacknowledgethatstudentshavedifferentlearningskills,differentlearningabilitiesanddifferentlearningobjectives.
That’swhywedesignedtheUFOEnglishcourse.
Natalie Walserhas studied the
From the 4th of October to the 10th of December 2010
and has acheived the following results: Use of English 4 Reading 4 Writing 4 Listening 3 Speaking 3 Attendance 96% Participation B This has included Business Option 10 weeks
Teachers Comments:
______________________Date
______________________Principal
UFO English Program
GraduationStudentsareawardedacertificate*showingtheirlevelsforallclasses,optionschoices,attendance,participationandteacherscomments.
*certificatesaregiventostudentswith80%attendanceorabove.
First dayOrientation–StudentsaretestedandinterviewedontheirfirstdayandaLANGPORTSSTUDYPLANisdevisedtoguidestudentstotheirstudyobjectives.Theirfirstclassstartsintheafternoon(forfulltimestudents).
second dayStudentsreceiveapersonaltimetableandbeginstheirownprogram.
every MondayStudentshaveanindividualinterviewwiththeirUseofEnglishteachertoreviewtheirprogress.
Whenstudentsdeveloptheirskillsquickly,theycanmovethroughthelevelsattheirownpace,optimisingtheirlearningprogress.
Long-termstudentsaretrackedandreceiveacademiccounsellingtoensuretheycontinuetoprogress.
.............only at Langports
Luciana, Akiko and Daniel are given their own timetables (below) and follow their own Langports Study Plan to meet their individual
objectives. On the first morning of classes they all go together to Level 3 for the Use lesson. After the morning break, they go their
separate ways to classes appropriate to their language skills. The afternoon session finds them all in different classes too, specific to
their study goals.
Learning Skills Akiko studied English in junior high school. She has been receiving private lessons at night but not one of her teachers were native speakers and she only learnt from books.
Learning Ability Akiko has great difficulty learning a language that is so different from Japanese.
Learning Objectives She would like to be a teacher when she returns to Japan.
Level test results Writing - 4 Reading - 4 Listening - 2 Speaking - 2 Average - 3
Akiko
Learning Skills In Brazil Luciana had two years of English at high school. She has had little exposure to the language.
Learning Ability Luciana has tried to learn other languages but has always found it difficult.
Learning Objectives She would like to study her Masters in Accounting in an Australian university.
Level test results Writing - 3 Reading - 3 Listening - 4 Speaking - 4 Average - 3.5
Luciana
(Please note that these students are case studies only. Their names and identities have been changed for privacy)
We would like to show you how the UFO English program benefits our students by giving you the examples of the following three
students., Luciana from Brazil, Akiko from Japan and Daniel from Switzerland, who all arrived at Langports on the same day.
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
u UseofEnglish
9.00–11.15am
Luciana Level3 Level3 Level3 Level3 Level3
Lessons1&2
1
Akiko Level3 Level3 Level3 Level3 Level3 2
Daniel Level3 Level3 Level3 Level3 Level3 3
11.15–11.35am MorningBreak 4
F Focusonlangaugeskills
11.35–12.45pm
LucianaLangportsStudyPlan
Weeklyreview
Writing3 Reading3 Listening4 Speaking4
Lessons3
5
Akiko Writing4 Reading4 Listening2 Speaking2 6
Daniel Writing2 Reading3 Listening4 Speaking4 7
12.45-1.45pm LunchBreak
o Optionstospecialise
1.45–3.30pm
Luciana IELTS
ActivitiesandSelfAccess
Lessons4&5
IELTS
Akiko TESOL(onceshereacheslevel4) TESOL
Daniel BUSINESSENGLISH(oncehereacheslevel4) Business
Learning Skills English was compulsory for Daniel at high school. He likes travelling and has many opportunities to speak English.
Learning Ability English is Daniel’s third foreign language - he finds learning languages easy but struggles in writing.
Learning Objectives Daniel wants to get a job in a Swiss bank and needs to improve his business English skills.
Level test results Writing - 2 Reading - 3 Listening - 4 Speaking - 4 Average - 3.25
Daniel
TESOL
BusinessEnglish
Conversation
IELTS-1
IELTS-2
TOEIC
AdvancedLanguageandPresentationSkills
Pronunciation
Grammar
Vocabulary
Elementary
options - subject to availability
CRICOSCode074240E
Natalie Walserhas studied the
From the 4th of October to the 10th of December 2010
and has acheived the following results: Use of English 4 Reading 4 Writing 4 Listening 3 Speaking 3 Attendance 96% Participation B This has included Business Option 10 weeks
Teachers Comments:
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______________________Principal
UFO English Program
Proficiency (C.P.E.)CricosCode054054F
Closedclasses
March(12w),September(12w)
25lessonsperweek
25hoursperweek(includingFridayActivities)
Maxinclass-10
Averageinclass-6
BrisbaneCampusonly
Cambridge FlexiFCE&CAElevels
Openclasses-StartanyMonday
4-10weeks
25lessonsperweek(includingFridayActivities)
25hoursperweek
Maxinclass-16
Averageinclass-12
Brisbane&GoldCoast
ForstudentsonWorkingHolidayandTouristvisasonly.
First (F.C.E.)CricosCode054051J
Closedclasses
January(10w),March(12w),June(10w)&September(12w)
25lessonsperweek(includingFridayActivities)
25hoursperweek
Maxinclass-15
Averageinclass-12
Brisbane&GoldCoast
Advanced (C.A.E.)CricosCode054053G
Closedclasses
January(10w),March(12w),June(10w)&September(12w)
25lessonsperweek(includingFridayActivities)
25hoursperweek
Maxinclass-15
Averageinclass-12
Brisbane&GoldCoast
AllFCE,CAEandCPEclosedcoursestudentsarerequiredtotaketheexamandtakepartintheCambridgeRetreatatthebeginningofthecourse.
What is the Cambridge retreat? TheLangportsCambridgeRetreatisanovernightexcursion,
whichtakesplaceonaFriday&SaturdayatthebeginningoftheCambridgecourse.StudentsexperienceatypicalAussieBBQ,activitiesandspendtimegettingtoknowotherstudentsandteachersintheCambridgeteam.
Closed Classes - F.C.e. C.a.e. C.P.e.LangportsCambridgeteachersarehighlyskilledinEnglishLanguageteachingandexperiencedinhelpingstudentsmeettheirgoals.
Langportsteachingstyleisunique:wehaveourownLangportswayofteaching.OurteachersspecialiseinCambridgepreparationandaretrainedinlexical-grammaticalapproachestolanguageteachingandlearning.
Inourclosedcourses,manyofourresourcesareunique:wewriteandpublishourownmaterialsforthiscourse,supplementedwithmaterialfromtraditionalCambridgetextbooks.
EachLangportsschoolhasaCambridgeexamineronstaffandourGoldCoastschoolisaCambridgeCBTexaminationcentre.
LangportsguaranteestorunallCambridgecoursesaspublished.
Pre-testsarerequiredforallFCE,CAE,CPEandFlexicourses.
langports offers a choice of Cambridge courses• Thetraditional‘closedclasses’forFCE,CAEandCPE-studentsallstartandfinishonthesamedates.
• Theunique‘openclasses’-CambridgeFlexiwithFCEandCAElevelsavailable.Flexi-studentscanenterandleaveclassatdifferentdates.
Cambridge Flexi ClassesFlexiblestartandfinishdates–studentscanjoinaclassanyMondayandstudyfrom4–10weeks.Idealforstudentswhocannottaketheclosedcourse.
F.C.E.andC.A.E.levelsavailableanddifferentcurriculumandmaterialsareusedfortheCambridgeFlexiclasses.
TheexamisnotcompulsoryforstudentstakingtheCambridgeFlexicourseandthereisnoCambridgeRetreat.
English for Academic PurposesMinimumEntryLevel-
IELTS5.0
Closedclasses
12weeks
25lessonsperweek(includingFridayActivities)
25hoursperweek
Maxinclass-16
Averageinclass-12
BrisbaneandGoldCoast
March,JuneandSeptember
Pre-testrequired
eaP sample timetable
WritingandListening
timesIELTSPracticeTest9.00–11.15am
Mon Wed tHur Fritue
Multiplechoiceandsummarycompletion;distinguishing
factfromfiction
Speakingontimemanagement
Writing:Task2structuringanargument(analysingthe
question,providingevidenceandsupportingpoints)
Describingpeople-speakingpractice
IELTSPracticeTest&Review11.35–12.45pm
Lunch12.45-1.45pm
ReadingandSpeaking Globalisationissuestoday;Buildingbackgroundknowledge
aboutthetopic;listeningandrespondingtointerviews;
examininggraphicmaterial
Listeningtoanacademic.Lecturenotetaking
Readingfordetail,readingcritically,synthesising
arguments
Highlightingnotetaking
1.45–3.30pm
MorningTea11.15–11.35am
AcademicAssignmentPreparationSkills
SuperIntensiveIELTSPreparation
ResearchSkillsforAcademicSuccess
VisittoQUTlibraryforintroductiontoJournals
Review,assessandcopyarticlesrelevanttofieldofstudy.
Grouppresentationsusingsignposting
Identifytopicsentences,summarisearticle
ResearchSkillsforAcademicSuccess
PresentationsandGroupWork
SpeedReading
Multimediacomputersavailableforindividualstudy
LangportsEAPcoursepreparesstudentswithacademiclanguageskillsneededforuniversityandtheIELTSExam
Studentsaretaughthowtocompletetasksandassignments,expectedatauniversitylevel
-Studentswritea2000wordacademicessay -Studentsgiveindividualandgrouppresentations
Academiccounselingandassistanceonfurtherstudyoptionsareavailable
EAPteachersarehighlyexperiencedandtrained
Langportsusesitsownoriginalmaterials,supplementedwithtraditionalmaterials
Allstudentsaregivenregularprogressreportsandfeedbackfromtheirteachers
CRICOScode074241D
Activities,SelfAccessor
IELTSPracticetest
PathwaysLangportshasstudypathwayswiththefollowinginstitutesanduniversities:
These agreements were in place at time of publication
CRICOS 02425C
CRICOS 03020E
CRICOS 00246M
CRICOS 03068M
CRICOS 00244BCRICOS QLD 00219C CRICOS NSW 01315FCRICOS VIC 01624D
YourpathwaytotheUniversityofQueenslandIELTSscorerequired
CRICOS 01697J
CRICOS 00117J
CRICOS 03037GCRICOS 02444M
CRICOS 01737F
TOEIC+ 5 weeksLevel-Pre-Intermediate
Closedclasses
5weeks
Brisbane&GoldCoastCampuses
25lessonsperweek(includingFridayActivities)
25hoursperweek
Maxinclass-16
Averageinclass-13
January,February,May,June,July,September,October,November
Pre-testrequired
IELTS 1 Pre - IntermediateEntrylevel-Pre-Intermediate
OpenClasses,5weekprogram
15UFOlessons&8IELTS1lessonsperweek
Langportsoffers2typesofTOEICcourse-10weeksTOEIC+courseand5weekTOEIC+course.
TOEIC+10weekcourseisbusinessfocusedandisrecommendedtobusinessEnglishstudents.Itconsistsof2components:TOEICExamSkillsandBusinessEnglishSkills.
TOEIC+5weekcourseconsistsoftheTOEICExamsSkillscomponentonly.
TOEIC+coursesfocusonmorethanjusttheexam;theyalsofocusonlearningstrategiesandonlanguagedevelopmentskills
LangportsisaTOEICTestingCentre
EachLangportsschoolhasaTOEICproctoronstaff
LangportsTOEICteachersarehighlyexperiencedandtrainedinexamtakingtipsandtechniques
LangportsTOEIC+coursesusetheirownuniqueLangportsmaterials,supplementedwithtraditionalTOEICmaterials
Allstudentsaregivenregularprogressreports
IELTScoursesareofferedasanextensiontotheUFOprogram
Offeredattwolevels-pre-intermediateandintermediate
IELTScoursespreparestudentstotaketheIELTSexamination
IELTScoursesleadtotheEAPcourse
LangportsIELTSteachersarehighlyexperiencedandtrainedinexamtakingtipsandtechniques
IELTScoursesfocusonmorethanjusttheexam;theyalsofocusonlearningstrategiesandonlanguagedevelopmentskills.
Allstudentsaregivenregularprogressreports
IELTS 2 IntermediateEntrylevel-Intermediate
OpenClasses,10weekprogram
15UFOlessons&8IELTS2lessonsperweek
TOEIC+ 10 weeksLevel-Intermediate+
Closedclasses
10weeks
BrisbaneandGoldCoastCampuses
25lessonsperweek(includingFridayActivities)
25hoursperweek
Maxinclass-16
Averageinclass-13
January,March,May,JulyandOctober
Pre-testrequired
StudentsarerecommendedtotaketheTOEICexamfollowingthesecourses.CRICOScode073273D
Homestay Options• deluxe Family Homestay:Ownbathroom,onlyonestudentperfamily,
interactionwithfamily,laundrydoneforyou.Breakfastanddinner:Mon-Fri.Breakfast,lunchanddinner:Sat-Sun.
• Family Homestay:Sharebathroom,max2studentsperfamily,studentsofdifferentnationality,interactionwithfamily,laundrydoneforyou.Breakfastanddinner:Mon-Fri.Breakfast,lunchanddinner:Sat-Sun.
• self cater Homestay:Sharebathroom,nolimitonstudentnumbers,Norestrictiononnationalitymix,limitedinteractionwithfamily,doownlaundry.BreakfastonlyMon-Sun.
Inallhomestays,studentshavetheirownroomwithadesk,chair,wardrobeandcomfortablebed.Allfamiliesliveclosetoabusstoportrainstation,andarearound40-50minutestravelingtimefromLangportsinpeakhour(muchlessinnormaltraffic).
Student HousesLangportscanalsoarrangesharedStudentHouseaccommodation.Professionallymanaged,singleorsharerooms,minimumstay,selfcatering,sharedkitchen,bathroomandT.V.room,sharewithotherstudents.
Brisbane-SingleRoomsavailable(doublesonrequest)GoldCoast-SingleRoomsandTwinShareRoomsavailable
students will receive a langports family profile with pictures, maps and information about their accommodation at least three weeks prior to their course start date.
airport transferWewillmakesurethatthereissomebodytomeetyouattheendofyourjourney
• 7day,24hourservice
• 24hrEmergencynumberincaseofflightchanges
Pleasenotethatforarrivalsafter10.00pm,studentsmayberequiredtogointotemporaryaccommodationforthefirstnight.
Langports Family Profile
Accommodation
Student Services
ActivitiesEachLangportsschoolhasafull-timeActivitiesOfficerwhoaccompaniesstudentsonalloffcampusactivitiesrunbyLangports.Theycanalsoassistwiththeplanningandreservationsofalargenumberofeventsandactivities.
Theprogramconsistsof:
• FulldayexcursionseverySaturdayand/orSunday
• Week-endovernightexcursions
• Eveningandafterschool,socialprogram
• JobHelpandTravelinformationsessions
Afullprogramofactivitiesispublishedmonthlyandcanbefoundonourwebsite.
Community Service Program• Studentsareencouragedtobepartoftheirlocalcommunity
andhavetheopportunitytocontributebytakingpartinLangportsvolunteerprogram
• CertificatesOfCommunityServicewillbeawardedtothosewhotakepart.StudentswillbeofferedtheopportunitytoworkwithAgedCare,HandicappedChildren,AnimalWelfareandEnvironmentalProtection
• Pleasenotethattheseprogramsaresubjecttoavailability
Activities desk
Aboriginal painting
Scuba diving
Environment volunteer
Feeding dolphinsMake new friends
Fuseball
Skydiving
Job Help Service• JobHelpisaFREEservicetohelpstudentsonWorkingHolidayorStudentVisastofindpaidwork
• LangportsholdsregularJobSeminarsafterschooltogiveinformationaboutfindingajob.
• OurstaffhelpstudentstoapplyforaTaxFileNumber(TFN),writetheirresumeandcoverletterandprepareforinterviews.
• LangportsalsoorganisesstudentstotakeResponsibleServiceofAlcohol(RSA)coursesatspecialprices.
• Langportsdoesnotplacestudentsorguaranteework.
Aboriginal paintingCurrumbin Bird Sanctuary
Surfing
Horse riding
Soccer
Moreton Island
DreamworldKayaking
Job Help
CRICOS Provider Code 026 30J
www.langports.com
BrisbaneLevel 1, 192 Ann Street Brisbane
GPO Box 3213 Brisbane
Queensland 4001 Australia
T +61 7 3229 9196 F +61 7 3229 9198
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast62 Appel Street Surfers Paradise
PO Box 955 Surfers Paradise
Queensland 4217 Australia
T +61 7 5592 0110 F +61 7 5592 0119
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By choosing to study at Langports, students are helping Langports to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children around the world.
The Langports Foundation is a registered charity and is funded by Langports English Language College and its associate members.
Making a Difference
www.thelangportsfoundation.com