New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)
Improve your English language skills for general communication in familiar situations. This certificate enables you to increase your independence and fluency for daily life, study, and work.
NZ$869
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Core skills this course teaches
Communicate in most familiar situations
Develop general language skills to communicate effectively in most familiar, everyday situations with increasing independence and fluency.
Participate in face-to-face interpersonal communication
Gain skills for active participation in direct, interpersonal communication in English.
About This Course
This course is aimed at learners wishing to apply their English language proficiency for general communication, providing general language skills needed to communicate with growing independence and fluency. Delivered as a blended learning model (three in-class days and flexible online learning), the programme develops reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking abilities at a level comparable to CEFR high B1. It is suitable for students aiming to upskill their English for further study, work, or daily activities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
Entry Requirements
Open entry: no minimum academic requirements
English language assessment on entry (guideline: CEFR mid B1 or IELTS 4.5)
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