ENGLISH AS AN ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE OR DIALECT (EAL/D)
Board Developed Course (ATAR)
The English English as an Alternative Language or Dialect (EAL/D) course may be studied by any student who has been educated with English as the language of instruction for five years or less before commencing Year 11.
Students participate in a variety of language learning experiences to develop and consolidate their use, understanding and appreciation of standard Australian English. They learn to respond to and compose a wide variety of texts to be effective, creative and confident communicators. There is a particular emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills as these are integral to the development of EAL/D students’ English language skills.
PREREQUISITE
Students will need to seek approval from the Transition Team to ensure that they meet the requirements for this course.
Further information is available on the NESA website.
