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.
Improve your spoken and written English skills with CCE courses designed to strengthen your grasp of the English language. These courses are ideal for anyone who wants to revisit or further their understanding of English grammar, whether for everyday use or to get ahead in the workplace.
Learn English the smart way with English courses at CCE, 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
English Pronunciation Course for Overseas-Born Professionals
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This English pronunciation course will give you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly in the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 01 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Wed 08 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Wed 15 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Wed 22 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Wed 29 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Wed 05 Aug 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This English pronunciation course will give you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly in the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 23 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 30 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 06 Aug 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 13 Aug 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 20 Aug 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 27 Aug 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This English pronunciation course will give you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly in the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Fri 04 Sep 2020 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Fri 11 Sep 2020 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Fri 18 Sep 2020 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This English pronunciation course will give you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly in the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 23 Sep 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Wed 30 Sep 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Wed 07 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 14 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 21 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 28 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This English pronunciation course will give you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly in the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 08 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 15 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 22 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 29 Oct 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 05 Nov 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 12 Nov 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Grammar and Punctuation Fundamentals
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Course Message - Business and management”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>In this intensive grammar and punctuation
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 04 Aug 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 204 - Centre for Continuing Education |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Course Message - Business and management”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>In this intensive grammar and punctuation
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Tue 29 Sep 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Course Message - Business and management”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>In this intensive grammar and punctuation
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23 Nov 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Writing Effective Paragraphs
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Writers can struggle to draft a good paragraph if they didn’t learn grammar methodically at school. In
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 10 Aug 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 204 - Centre for Continuing Education |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Writers can struggle to draft a good paragraph if they didn’t learn grammar methodically at school. In
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 05 Nov 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Advanced Grammar and Editing
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Course Message - Business and management”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Advance your grammar and punctuation skills
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 20 Aug 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 204 - Centre for Continuing Education |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Course Message - Business and management”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Advance your grammar and punctuation skills
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 08 Dec 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Understanding English Grammar
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Join us for an exploration of English grammar and learn the intricacies of the English grammar system.</p
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 05 Sep 2020 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Sat 12 Sep 2020 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Sat 19 Sep 2020 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Sat 26 Sep 2020 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Sat 10 Oct 2020 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sat 17 Oct 2020 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Creating Editorial Style Guides
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Learn to create your own editorial style guide in this one-day workshop. The first rule of copy editing
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Tue 22 Sep 2020 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Enhancing Your English Course: Steps Toward Better Writing - Standard
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>For many people in the workplace, and for students involved in TAFE and university studies, success
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Tue 06 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Tue 13 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Tue 20 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Tue 27 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Tue 03 Nov 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Tue 10 Nov 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Tue 17 Nov 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Enhancing Your English Course: Steps Toward Better Writing - Advanced
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - English”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This course is designed for people in the workplace, as well as tertiary-level students who want to
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Thu 08 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 15 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 22 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 29 Oct 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 05 Nov 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 12 Nov 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Thu 19 Nov 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Editing and Proofreading
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