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 online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.
Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. 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
English Pronunciation Course for Overseas-Born Professionals
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 25 Feb 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 04 Mar 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 11 Mar 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 18 Mar 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 25 Mar 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Apr 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 08 Apr 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 15 Apr 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 22 Apr 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 29 Apr 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 06 May 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 15 Apr 2021 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 22 Apr 2021 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 29 Apr 2021 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 13 May 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 20 May 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 27 May 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 03 Jun 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 10 Jun 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
| Thu 17 Jun 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Jun 2021 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 17 Jun 2021 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 24 Jun 2021 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jul 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 08 Jul 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 15 Jul 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 22 Jul 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 29 Jul 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (Venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 05 Aug 2021 | 6pm - 9pm (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) | Room 200 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
<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 15 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.
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) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Thu 11 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Thu 18 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Thu 25 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Thu 01 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Thu 08 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Thu 15 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
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) | Room 200 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
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 09 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Tue 16 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Tue 23 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Tue 30 Mar 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Tue 06 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Tue 13 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
| Tue 20 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Course in Editing and Proofreading
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
<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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 07 Apr 2021 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
<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 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 Understanding English Grammar
A Course in Creating Editorial Style Guides
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