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You passed IELTS, but real conversations at uni or work still feel hard? Learn how to improve listening and communicate more naturally.About this Event
You’re now in Australia.
You passed your English test (IELTS or similar).
But real conversations — whether at university, internships, or work — still feel challenging.
Are you an international student or early-career professional who:
- has passed an English test
- is now studying or working in Australia
- but still feels unsure in real communication situations?
Especially in contexts like:
- University lectures, tutorials, presentations and seminar discussions
- Workplace settings: interviews, meetings, small talk
Do these situations feel familiar?
- You know what you want to say, but can’t express it naturally
- You struggle to find the right wording in the moment
- You understand slow speech, but fast, connected speech feels difficult
- You understand others, but struggle to respond in real time — sometimes freezing on the spot
- You feel your professional communication skills are “off”, but don’t have the right support or environment to improve
In this session, we’ll work through three stages:
1. Understanding the problem (Why you feel stuck)
- Why test-based English doesn’t transfer to real communication
- The gap between “knowing English” and “using English”
- What’s actually happening when you can’t respond in real time
2. Guided practice & interaction
- Short, structured speaking prompts based on real scenarios (uni & workplace)
- Focus on:
a. responding in real time
b. expressing ideas more naturally and appropriately
c. pair / small-group discussion (low pressure, supportive environment)
3. Feedback + open Q&A
- Feedback on common communication patterns observed in the session
- Open discussion:
a. your specific situations (tutorials, interviews, meetings, etc.)
b. questions from different academic and professional backgrounds are welcome
What you’ll walk away with:
- A clearer understanding of why you feel stuck
- A more practical way to approach real-world communication
- Immediate strategies you can start applying
About the guest lecturer:
Yilin Z.
- EAP Lecturer at a top Australian university
- Former professional communication instructor at Columbia University (USA)
- Extensive experience supporting international students and early professionals across disciplines (STEM, business, social sciences)
After the session:
You’ll be invited to join the LEAP professional communication community, where we share:
- Practical communication strategies and insights
- Australia-based and global opportunities (internships, jobs, research, startups)
- Small-group workshops, discussions, and networking events (online & Melbourne-based)
- Curated academic and professional English resources
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
City Library, 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia
Tickets
AUD 0.00
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