Language and Academic Skills Support (LAS)
- Overview
- English &
Academic - Workshops /
Refresher - Conversation
Groups - Computing &
Research - Maths &
Statistics
February 2012 - Refresher Course
Get better results, study more effectively and get better results – come to our one week Refresher Course.
The Language and Academic Skills (LAS) team provides free language advice and teaching to international students. We help you get better results by improving your academic language in the following areas:
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English and Academic Skills
Improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills which will help you in understanding assignment requirements/questions, conduct oral presentations and with your expression, grammar and punctuation. You will also get help with critical analysis, developing an academic argument, referencing and study and exam strategies.
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Computing and Research & Library Support
Learn lots of useful information so that you can work faster on the computer using lots of shortcuts. You'll also discover how to make your assignments and reports look professional. You can also receive help researching your assignments and using the library catalogue and databases.
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Mathematics and Statistics Support
Get help with calculator use, business math, statistics, calculus based math, English used in math and statistics and basic maths revision.
You can get support in the above areas by attending one of the following sessions:
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Appointments
Individuals or small groups (2 to 3 people) can book a 30 to 60 minute appointment with LAS advisers at the Hawthorn, Prahran, Lilydale and Wantirna campuses.
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Lunchtime Conversation Groups
One of the best ways to practise English conversation is in an informal setting with a friendly English-speaker and interesting students from different courses. Conversation groups are held at lunchtime each day, so feel free to bring your lunch with you.
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Workshops
Improve your English and study skills so you can get better results. Learn about Aussie talk and culture so you can easily socialise with other students. Improve your computing and research skills. Come to our workshops. There's no need to book, just drop in.
English and Study Skills FREE Refresher Course - Hawthorn
Improve your English and study skills so you get better results next semester!
Higher education students - study more effectively. Learn more about reading and writing strategies, group discussion, oral presentations, understanding Aussie slang as well as research, referencing, computer skills and how to avoid plagiarism.
Join this one-week course at the beginning of Semester 1 and Semester 2. There are morning and afternoon sessions each day and you can attend as many of these sessions as you like.
When: Monday 13th February to 17th February 2012
Where: AGSE213
Hawthorn campus
More information
For more information, please telephone (03) 9214 5583 or email lashawthorn@swin.edu.au or download the Semester 1 2012 timetable
Workshops
Our next workshops will be in Semester 1, 2012. At Hawthorn campus workshops you learn about Australian Culture & Social Language; improve your Writing Skills; communicate better in Speaking & Listening; make your Reading more effective; use shortcuts to create professional documents in Computing and Research more effectively. For other campuses check website information.
Lunchtime Conversation Groups
One of the best ways to practise English conversation is in an informal setting with a friendly English-speaker and interesting students from different courses. Conversation groups are held at lunchtime, so feel free to bring your lunch with you.
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Hawthorn
No appointment necessary.
- Available:
- Monday – Friday
- Time:
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm
- Room:
- GS203, The George
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Lilydale
No appointment necessary.
- Available:
- Monday and Thursday
- Time:
- 12.00pm – 1.00pm
- Room:
- LD110
English and Academic Skills
Improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills which will help you in understanding assignment requirements/questions, conduct oral presentations and with your expression, grammar and punctuation. You will also get help with critical analysis, developing an academic argument, referencing and study and exam strategies.
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Hawthorn
To book an individual or group appointment email: lashawthorn@swin.edu.au , visit GS202 The George, or call: 9214 5583
- Available:
- Monday – Friday
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Lilydale
To book an individual or group appointment email: laslilydale@swin.edu.au , visit LD110, or call: 9215 7238
- Available:
- Monday – Friday
Lilydale Drop-in Sessions
Drop-in sessions are also available. No appointment is necessary!
- Available:
- Monday – Friday
- Time:
- 2.00pm – 3.00pm
- Room:
- LD110
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Prahran
To book an individual or group appointment email: lasprahran@swin.edu.au , visit PF203, or call: 9214 6015
- Available:
- Wednesday – Thursday
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Wantirna
- Available:
- Wednesday
Computing and Research & Library Support
Learn lots of useful information so that you can work faster on the computer using lots of shortcuts. You'll also discover how to make your assignments and reports look professional. You can also receive help researching your assignment and using the library catalogue and databases.
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Hawthorn
Workshops on Fridays or to book an individual or group appointment email: dkinnealy@swin.edu.au or call: 9214 5644.
- Available:
- Friday
Math and Statistics Support
Get help with calculator use, business math, statistics, calculus based math, English used in math and statistics and basic maths revision.
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Hawthorn
To book an individual or group appointment email: treimers@swin.edu.au, visit TD345 (TAFE building D) or call: 9214 8806
- Available:
- Monday – Tuesday
