Afternoon Classes
Most students choose to study in a full-time English programme. A range of non-academic afternoon options is available to students studying full-time, depending on their language level and area of interest.
General English:
Entry Level: Beginner to Advanced.
Length: Minimum 1 month.
Course Description: These courses are organised around topic-based units, e.g. health, family, travel etc. Afternoon General English classes focus on all four skills areas – listening, reading, writing and speaking, as well as the study of vocabulary and grammar. A range of media is used to supplement these courses.
Business English:
Entry Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Length: 1, 2 or 3 months.
Course Description: These courses focus on the language and skills necessary for international business communication in a wide range of situations. Students are placed in classes according to their general English level. Topics covered on the courses include business correspondence and communication, management styles and CV writing. Business 3 and Business 4 allow students to prepare for Cambridge ESOL Business English Certificate Exams at either Preliminary or Vantage levels respectively.
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication):
Entry Level: Intermediate 2 and higher.
Length: Minimum 1 month.
Course Description: TOEIC is an exam preparation course for the internationally recognised TOEIC Test. The course is designed around the 7 TOEIC topic areas. It focuses particularly on listening and reading but also develops an understanding of spoken English. In addition it covers business vocabulary, grammar and understanding written English. The core text is the Oxford Preparation Course for TOEIC Test’ which students are expected to purchase (NZ$60). AUT International House is an official TOEIC testing centre for students enrolled at the school. TOEIC exams are offered regularly during the year for enrolled students.
Pronunciation:
Entry Level: Intermediate 1 or higher.
Length: 1 month topic-based.
Course Description: This topic-based course improves all areas of pronunciation – individual sounds, word and sentence stress, intonation, pausing and linking. Listening and reading as well as speaking skills are developed on the course.
New Zealand Studies:
Entry Level: Intermediate 3 or higher.
Length: 1 month.
Course Description: This course introduces students to aspects of New Zealand customs, culture and history. Students work with a range of New Zealand-based authentic materials and develop skills and vocabulary related to the course topics. The course includes some field trips to places of interest.