Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Grgec.
Recommended Prior LearningPrerequisite: No prerequisites - however, students in this class will usually have completed English 103 - English for Life.
English for the Real World
This course is designed for students who want to build practical English skills for life after school. It's ideal if you've earned 10 or fewer credits in Level 1 English, don't have the literacy co-requisite, or have completed the "English for Life" course.
The program focuses on real-world reading and writing, with a mix of Unit Standards and some Achievement Standards. You will learn to: Write effective CVs and reports. Complete forms accurately. Read critically to understand different perspectives.
All assessments in this course are internal, so you can focus on building your confidence and skills without the pressure of external exams. This course leads to English 321 in your final year and is not a university pathway course.
Subject to the needs of the class. A full course outline will be available at the beginning for 2026.