Description
The Language Centre at La Trobe University is situated in Melbourne, the most cosmopolitan epicentre on the Australian continent. Melbourne has a reputation for having the best restaurants, art galleries and shopping centres in the country. It is also home to some of the most prestigious events, such as the Melbourne Cup, the Australian Open Tennis Championship, the Grand Prix (Formula One and Motorcycle) and shows such as the Comedy Festival. The Victorian National Gallery is renowned throughout the world for its fine collection of traditional Australian paintings and works of art.

Academics
The teaching objective is to develop skills needed for understanding and using the English language accurately and fluently to achieve effective communication on an international level. Teaching also focuses on helping students to become more independent as learners and users of English. Various different teaching methods are used such as individual work, work in partners, group work and individual and group projects. Instruction methods point to English usage for effective communication and involve listening, speaking, reading and writing on several different interesting and useful subjects. Achieved goals regarding the study plan are expressed in the following way: “Can write notes and short informal letters” (as from level 2); “Can participate effectively in discussions, debates and formal simulations based on present day problems” (as from level 5).