Want to learn basic English skills? Enrol in the Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English to increase your knowledge and boost your confidence when speaking with others.
This is a starting level, easy going course for people who have no or limited formal schooling, no or limited English, and who may not have literacy skills in their first language.
Topics include education, health and money.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
This course is a component of the CSWE English as an additional language (EAL) curriculum framework. It is a foundation course for learners who have no or limited formal schooling, no or limited English and who may not have literacy skills in their first language.
This course is free for people eligible for the Adult Migrant Education Program. Talk to one of our staff to check your eligibility.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
If you are just starting to learn English or have had little or no prior schooling this course will develop your English language skills using familiar experiences from your everyday life here in Australia. Topics include education, health, and money. Learning takes place in a supportive environment designed to build your confidence and help you get the best from your studies. Training is delivered face to face, 20 hours per week over a period of 20 weeks at our Mirrabooka Campus. For further information including eligibility requirements, please contact us at 6371 9999 or visit our website.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.