English skills
English skills. Develop your command of spoken English and improve your English conversation.
COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses
We are now delivering courses both online and in-person. Please check the delivery format for each class before you enrol.
Please note that course materials for all classes (excluding prescribed textbooks) are shared electronically within 48 hours of a course starting. Printing is not available.
Whatever your current level, we have an English course that will help you to get ahead at work, socially and with your studies. Our English skills courses will help you develop your spoken and written English, and help you work on your pronunciation.
If you’re looking to improve your English and build your confidence, look no further than the short courses at the Centre of Continuing Education at the University of Sydney.
- A Course in Advanced Grammar and Editing
- A Course in Creating Editorial Style Guides
- A Course in Editing and Proofreading
- A Course in Grammar and Punctuation Fundamentals
- A Course in Understanding English Grammar
- A Course in Writing Effective Paragraphs
- English Pronunciation Course for Overseas-Born Professionals
- Enhancing Your English Course: Steps Toward Better Writing – Standard
- Enhancing Your English Course: Steps Toward Better Writing – Advanced
A Course in Editing and Proofreading
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Thu 03 Dec 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Centre for Continuing Education |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 02 Feb 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Tue 30 Mar 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 25 May 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Grammar and Punctuation Fundamentals
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23 Nov 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 200 - Centre for Continuing Education |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 09 Feb 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 07 Apr 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 08 Jun 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Creating Editorial Style Guides
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 24 Feb 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Enhancing Your English Course: Steps Toward Better Writing - Standard
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 02 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Tue 09 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Tue 16 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Tue 23 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Tue 30 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Tue 06 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Tue 13 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Advanced Grammar and Editing
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 04 Mar 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 15 Jun 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 08 Dec 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 200 - Centre for Continuing Education |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Enhancing Your English Course: Steps Toward Better Writing - Advanced
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 04 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Thu 11 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Thu 18 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Thu 25 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Thu 01 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Thu 08 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) | |
| Thu 15 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Writing Effective Paragraphs
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 09 Mar 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (Venue TBA) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
English Pronunciation Course for Overseas-Born Professionals
A Course in Understanding English Grammar
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