The English as an Additional Language or Dialect
Foundation course is designed for students beginning to acquire English as an additional
language or dialect. These students come from diverse linguistic, cultural and
educational backgrounds: they are possibly new to the Australian education system,
from limited or disrupted schooling backgrounds.
The English as an Additional Language or
Dialect Foundation course focuses on the language modes of listening, speaking,
reading and viewing, and writing in SAE. In order to achieve competency across
these modes students explore and practice the linguistic structures and
conventions of SAE, while they develop the sociolinguistic and sociocultural
skills that enable them to interact
successfully in contexts where SAE is used. At the conclusion of the course,
students may access further training, education or employment and achieve their
personal goals.