GUEST SPEAKER: MARIE AUSTIN.
Teaching English to migrants and refugees at TAFE for 14 years, originally in Cobram and in Shepparton for last 8 years.
Migrants come from many different countries all ages from 20 to over 65, men and women.
Initial assessment, taking 2 hours and graded "Pre" no English, then Level 1 to 4.
Curriculum assessment also undertaken with further assessment after 200 hours.
Enrolled in 510 or 800 hours free education with free child-care and free accommodation for 4 weeks.
Students are required to attend 4 days a week.
Marie initially taught 3 days a week, now only 1 day a week.