Demystifying English

Jennifer Coster, Deputy Director EnglishSibastian Malouf, Manager of Learning and Teaching Quality

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Warmer: Decode the following acronyms

At the English Language Centre we love acronyms. Find out how well you know us by expanding the following acronyms:

IAP ………………………………………………………………………………………..SEU ………………………………………………………………………………………IELTS ……………………………………………………………………………………TOEFL iBT ………………………………………………………………………………ER ………………………………………………………………………………………..ILP ……………………………………………………………………………………….EAP ……………………………………………………………………………………….ESP ……………………………………………………………………………………….JIC…………………………………………………………………………………………

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Objectives:

The objectives of this workshop are to provide you with a better understanding of the English Language Centre’s:

Programs Teachers Pathways Students Entry Requirements Proficiency Tests

We would also like to help you understand our students’ English proficiency levels.

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Activity One: Fast Facts

Find a partner, introduce yourself and your role at Monash College.

Together write down ten things you know about the English Language Centre.

You will have five minutes for this activity, and then you will be required to share your ideas.

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Largest University Owned English Language Centre in Australia

English Programs

Teacher Training

IELTS Testing Centre

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English Programs

Monash English • Available for students at all levels of English language proficiencyMonash English Bridging (aligned with University and Diploma intakes)• Available for students who have narrowly missed the entry requirements for

direct entry in Diplomas or Monash UniversityIntroductory Academic Program (aligned with University intakes)• Available for students who have a full offer for Monash University, compulsory

for Australia Award scholarship studentsCustomised Programs • English programs tailored to client needs (i.e. English for Engineering,

English for Banking and Finance etc.).

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English Language Pathways

Monash English

(10 to 60 weeks)

Foundation Year

Diploma

Monash English Bridging

(10 - 20 weeks)

Monash English Placement Test

(MEPT) or IELTS*IELTS*

Monash UniversityIntroductory Academic Program

Full offer to Monash University

IELTS*

Pathway to Monash College Pathway to Monash University

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Partners Offering English

Partner Program

South East UniversitySuzhou, China

Monash English Bridging for University

Monash University Sunway, Malaysia

Monash English Bridgingfor University

Monash English

Jakarta International College Jakarta, Indonesia

Monash English Bridging for Diplomas

Our English Requirements & Proficiency Levels

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Activity Two: English Proficiency Tests

Can you name the four English proficiency tests approved by Monash and Monash College?

•Cambridge•Pearson Test of English

•TOEFL iBT• IELTS

Test 1

Test 2

Test 4

Test 3

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Monash English Placement Test

The Monash English Placement Test is a paper based test which asses students Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading and Writing.

Administered by Monash approved agents under test conditions.

Sent to the English Language Centre to assess and then Admissions use this score to create a packaged offer.

If fraudulent behaviour is observed, this is reported to the University.

Several agents have been dropped by Monash due to this.

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Monash English (ME) Entry Requirements and PathwaysME2 ME3 ME4 ME5 ME6 ME7

Entry level IELTS 3.5 IELTS 4.0 IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0

Foundation Year

FY Extended FY Standard FY Intensive

MEB for Diplomas

MEB DiplomaPart 1 (20 wks)MEB Diploma

Part 2 (20 wks)

MEB DiplomaPart 2 (10 wks)

MEB for University

IELTS test* IELTS test* IELTS test*

MEB Uni Standard(20 wks)

MEB Uni Standard(15 wks)MEB Uni Advanced(20 wks)

MEB Uni Standard(10 wks)MEB Uni Advanced (15 wks)MEB Uni Advanced Plus (20 wks)

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Monash English Bridging (MEB) for Diplomas Entry RequirementsStream 20 weeks

(400 hours)10 weeks(200 hours)

Part 1 all streams except Arts

5.0 (writing 5, no band lower than 4.5)* or successful completion of Monash English Intermediate

Part 1 Arts and Part 2 all streams

5.0 (writing 5, no band lower than 4.5)* or successful completion of Monash English Intermediate

5.5 (writing 5.5, no band lower than 5.0) or successful completion of Monash English Upper Intermediate

* Or other approved English proficiency test.

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Monash English Bridging (MEB) for University Entry RequirementsStream 20 weeks

(400 hours)15 weeks(300 hours)

10 weeks(200 hours)

Standard(courses which require an IELTS 6.5, with no band less than a 6)

IELTS 5.5 No band below 5.0*

IELTS 6.0 No band below 5.0*

IELTS 6.0 W 6.0 No band below 5.0*

Advanced(courses which require an IELTS 7with no band less than a 6, 6.5 or 7)

IELTS 6.0 No band below 6.0*

IELTS 6.5 No band below 6.0*

IELTS 6.5 No band below 6.5*

Advanced Plus(courses which require an IELTS 7.5 with no band less than a 7, 7.5 or 8)

IELTS 6.5R&W 6.0 L&S 7.0*

N/A IELTS 7.0R/W 6.5 L/S 7.5*

* Or other approved English proficiency test.

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Activity Three: Case Studies and Recommended Pathway

I would like you to now work in groups of four. You have each been provided with a case study. Read

your case study and decide on the best pathway for your student.

You will have 8 minutes for this activity. You will then be required to share your case study and

recommended pathway.

Our Students

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Our Students

Top 5 nationality groups in 2016:1. China 2. Japan 3. Saudi Arabia 4. Indonesia 5. Vietnam

• Aged between 17- 40+• Highly motivated • High expectations of their learning

experience

"I have gained experiences inside and outside classroom. I do not have to memorise rules and grammar, but understand and use them in my daily life.. I am really impressed with the number of supports across the campus like the counselling service, career and pathway advice, IELTS session and a student experience session.”Jirayut Prompen, ThailandMonash University English Language Centre student and 2015 Victorian International Education Student of the Year

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What pathway are our students taking?

Foundation Year + Monash University Diplomas + Monash University Monash University Undergraduate Monash University Graduate Monash University Graduate Research Stand Alone Study Groups (we delivered programs for 79 clients in

2016)

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Faculties our students are heading to

• Faculty of Business and Economics• Faculty of Arts• Faculty of Engineering• Faculty of MNHS• Faculty of Science• Faculty of IT• Faculty of Art & Design• Faculty of Law• Faculty of Pharmacy

Our Teachers

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Our Teachers

• All tertiary and TESOL qualified; most with a Masters of Education (TESOL) or Master of Applied Linguistics, many with a PhD

• Range of teaching and curriculum development skills

• Many accredited IELTS examiners• Many with research published and/or

presented at industry-wide conferences• All observed each year and engaged in

their own “Action Teaching”• All provided with regular training and

professional development opportunities• Diverse backgrounds and experience

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Multi-lingual and many have overseas teaching experience

Let’s talk about proficiency – or “So what does ‘IELTS 5’ or ‘IELTS 6’

actually mean?”

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External reference points: CEFR / IELTSActivity 1: Put CEFR and IELTS global statements in order from least to most proficient.

Activity 2: Where would you put students entering: MUFY STD? MEB Uni 10? MU 1st

YR?

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‘Overall’ statements of proficiency

CEFR (B1) Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.Excerpt from Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ‘Global Scales’ p. 24

IELTS (5.0)

Modest User: Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

Excerpt from IELTS Guide for Teachers, 2015, p. 6

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‘Overall’ statements of proficiency

CEFR (B1) Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.Excerpt from Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ‘Global Scales’ p. 24

IELTS (5.0)

Modest User: Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

Excerpt from IELTS Guide for Teachers, 2015, p. 6

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What can you expect from a student at Intermediate?

CEFR B1 Speaking sample 1 -Jirat

CEFR B1 Speaking sample 2 -Yvette

Watch 1:10 – approx. 4:20Impressions?What stood out for you?

Watch 0:00 –2:30Impressions?What stood out for you?

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What can you expect from MEB students?

Sample 2 MEB Diplomas Role Play

Watch from 1:00 to 4:45

Sample 3 MEB University Tutorial Discussion

Watch from 0:59 to 4:50

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What about writing?

• Work with a small group.

• Review the 3 samples of writing from MEPT tests.

• Where do you think they sit on the CEFR or IELTS scales?

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What are the implications?

The majority of students coming in through the language centre are B1 to low B2.

Many students exit MUELC courses for MCD/FY at B2(+).

What might be the implications for:– student well-being and adjusting to life in Melbourne– your team within MC– teaching and learning beyond MUELC– transition and retention of students

Wrapping Up

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Activity Four: Self Assessment

To reflect on what you have learnt in the workshop, please complete the following sentences:

1. The most interesting thing I learnt about the English Language Centre was……..

2. I would like to know more about……3. I feel I now understand………

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Activity Five: Classroom Management

During this workshop, we have used a range of techniques to:- Ensure you understand the aims of the workshop- To activate prior knowledge- To check your understanding of instructions- To maximise your individual contribution to the workshop- To provide you with opportunity to learn from your peers- To manage different levels of understanding within the

class- To assess whether we achieved our aims

How did we do this?