New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)
Language & Literature
A course by
NorthTec
Provides learners of English as an additional language with general language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking to communicate in most familiar situations with increasing independence and fluency.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 5 locations
Core skills this course teaches
Participate in spoken discourse
Demonstrate confidence engaging in conversations on reasonably familiar topics.
Understand written and oral texts
Identify main points and specific details in both written and audio materials related to familiar topics.
Write connected texts
Produce written content on familiar subjects, showing ability to express ideas with some fluency and independence.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme equips learners with intermediate skills in English suitable for general communication. Students will develop confidence and competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking, enabling them to cope with most situations in an English-speaking country. Graduates can participate in spoken discourse, understand main points of written and oral texts, and write connected texts on familiar topics.
Course Content
- Spoken discourse participation on familiar topics
- Listening comprehension on familiar matters
- Writing connected texts on familiar topics
- Reading for main points and specific details
- General English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
What you need to know first
Applicants must be at least 16 years old at programme start.
Basic ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions requiring interpersonal communication in English
Jobs involving response to written instructions and informational texts
Roles requiring basic record-keeping and context-specific communication