Independent Learning Centre (ILC)

The aim of the ILC is to assist international students in developing their skills in English.

The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) is a facility for self-paced language learning. With the help and guidance of ILC staff, students are able to access a wide range of print-based and computer-based resources.

All students receive orientation sessions in the ILC. The aim of these sessions is to help students familiarise themselves with resources available and how best to use ILC materials.

Follow-up workshops are held during program time to introduce students to new resources, address individual study needs, answer queries and to provide computer support and general advice where necessary.

ILC Facilities

The ILC is equipped with:

• Modern, up to date computers for independent learning and internet research
• Listening booths for pronunciation and listening comprehension
• Television and video to learn about Australian culture and to improve listening and comprehension skills
• Print-based resources which are specifically tailored to all ELICOS courses

How to find the ILC

You will find the ILC in the Swinburne College building, Room TD 140.

Hours of Operation

The ILC is usually open from Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm during ELICOS program times. The hours depend on the number of students enrolled in particular programs and may vary from course to course.

Online Resources

Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) resources:

There is a wide variety of material available online for language learning. These provide interactive exercises for General English coursers and English for Academic Purposes programs.

CALL programs cover such topics as Australia, Melbourne, Other Cultures, Business, Science, Study Skills, Technology and Writing.

Other programs comprise grammar, general issues, pronunciation and practice in reading, writing and listening

Print-based resources

Print-based resources cater for all levels of ELICOS courses. Materials provide activities in Listening, Speaking, Reading , Study Skills and General topics.

In addition the ILC provides a variety of worksheets and activities for students intending to take the IELTS examination, as well as Readers for every level, daily newspapers and a selection of magazine journals.

For more information about the ILC please contact:

Carol Aeschliman
ILC Coordinator
Tel: (03) 9214 8556/8568 or
email: Caeschliman@swin.edu.au