Practical English 1

Students do not need previous experience to enrol in this subject. Students will learn to develop their vocabulary, read, view and interpret information from simple everyday texts. They will learn to write and create simple, everyday texts using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Essential Skills Reading and Writing 2

Students will receive support to develop their reading and writing skills. Students will also learn to write a range of texts, predominately those appropriate in the workplace, focussing on texts that are straightforward and used in everyday situations.

English Inquiry 1

In English Inquiry Level 1 students develop their basic English skills by making purposeful connections with other relevant disciplines. They undertake a series of inquiries which explore attitudes, values, themes and issues through texts from a range of disciplines. The course is designed to consolidate the development of their speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and representing skills through an approach that is engaging, relevant and meaningful. Students are guided to make connections with aspects of English and other disciplines to respond to and create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts that evidence their understandings.

English Inquiry 2

English Inquiry Level 2 is designed for learners who wish to consolidate and develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of English, by making purposeful connections with transdisciplinary texts from English as the primary discipline and a range of other disciplines. The course offers students opportunities for agency, and to enjoy language and be empowered as competent, confident and engaged users of English for a variety of purposes through inquiry-based learning.

Foundation English 2

English Foundations focuses on developing students' analytical, creative and critical thinking and communication skills in all language modes. It encourages students to engage with texts from their contemporary world and with texts from Australian and other cultures.

English 3 (to be replaced in 2024)

English is a study of contemporary language, literacy, media and literature. It is designed to develop students' analytical, creative, critical thinking and communication skills in all language modes. Through close study and wide reading, viewing and listening, students engage critically and imaginatively with contemporary non-literary and literary texts.

English Literature 3

English Literature focuses on the study of literary texts. Students establish and articulate their views through creative responses and logical arguments. They reflect on qualities of literary texts, appreciate the power of language and inquire into the relationships between personal preference and texts, authors, audiences and contexts as they explore ideas, concepts, attitudes and values.

English Writing 3 (to be replaced in 2024)

English Writing aims to develop students' skills in the exploration of ideas through writing. Students investigate texts and create their own, producing a significant body of original work. Emphasis is given to developing skills in crafting writing, both through workshop processes and through investigation of other writers' approaches.