Browns English School welcomes you to a modern and stylish space. The classrooms are furnished with sleek design and equipped with flat-screen displays. The student lounge, featuring over 50 computers with high-speed internet, top-quality software, and headphones, boasts large windows and a balcony where you can relax and enjoy a coffee with fellow students. You'll also appreciate the shared kitchen facilities, which include 2 refrigerators, 10 microwaves, an ice dispenser, hot water, and cold water. During breaks, you can make use of the library or relax in the lounge area, where you can watch movies, documentaries, and international news on the television. Additionally, there is a squash court with showers available on the top floor of the school. To provide you with the utmost convenience, the school offers a notice board for job and accommodation postings, as well as Wi-Fi access throughout the entire building.
Browns School is conveniently located near King George Square, Brisbane's central train station, Queen Street Mall shopping center, and the Brisbane River. It is also just a 10-minute bus ride from Fortitude Valley, a hub of the city's nightlife.
The "Active8-Accelerate" method is the English teaching method implemented by Browns School. Each lesson focuses on one of the eight components of language learning: vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing expression, pronunciation, and optimal language use. The method includes an exercise book, a weekly review test, and a one-on-one session with the teacher, as well as the "Accelerate" passport, which tracks your progress.
The courses offered by Browns School are as follows:
Intensive English Course: You will be placed in the course that matches your level and attend 25 general English lessons of 60 minutes each week (Active8 method).
Cambridge Exam Preparation Course: With 25 hours of lessons per week for 10 or 12 weeks, specialized teachers will guide you through the linguistic skills and techniques necessary to succeed in FCE, CAE, or BEC exams.
IELTS Exam Preparation Course: The 25 weekly hours are divided into general English lessons based on the Active8 Accelerate method, academic English lessons, and specific preparation classes to familiarize you with the exam.
Academic English Course: This 25-hour-per-week program aims to familiarize you with the academic context: how to communicate orally and in writing, how to deliver academic presentations, etc. You will also have the opportunity to visit one or more university libraries and learn how to use them.
The accommodation options provided by Browns School include homestay and residence.
In a homestay, you will experience the daily life of an Australian family. You will have your breakfast and evening meals with the family on weekdays and all meals on weekends. You will also have a private room. The school, through its accommodation coordinator, ensures that host families are welcoming, friendly, and located within a maximum of 40 minutes by public transport from the language center.
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