Liminal Studio Programs

English for University
University Ready in 8 Weeks

University Ready English in 8 Weeks

For: Students entering or newly enrolled in Australian universities
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Live online, small-group
Cohort size: Maximum 6–8 students
Investment: From $880 AUD
Availability: Limited places

University Ready English is a structured academic English program that teaches students exactly how Australian universities assess writing, exams, and participation and how to perform confidently within those expectations.

This is not general ESL.
It is academic English for marks, clarity, and confidence.

Who This Program Is For

This program is suitable for students who:

• are starting university in the next 6–12 months

• have received a university offer letter

• are enrolled in a pathways or foundation program

• are in first-year university and underperforming

• understand English but struggle with academic writing, exams, or tutorials

What You Will Learn

Students are explicitly taught how to:

Academic Writing Styles

• write clear academic essays (argument, structure, evidence)

• write short-answer exam responses that address the question directly

• write long-answer exam responses under time pressure

• move from description to analysis and evaluation

• use academic tone without sounding robotic

Research & Source Use

• read and summarise academic sources efficiently

• integrate sources without plagiarism

• paraphrase accurately and confidently

• understand referencing expectations

Academic Voice & Assessment Literacy

• understand what markers reward

• interpret feedback and marking criteria

• avoid common academic integrity and AI-related misunderstandings

• explain thinking clearly when questioned

Tutorial Speaking & Participation

• contribute confidently in tutorials

• ask and answer questions clearly

• disagree respectfully and academically

• speak without apologising or hesitating

How the Program Works

• 8-week structured curriculum

• Live online sessions

• Small, supportive cohort

• Guided writing, speaking, and exam practice

• Real university-style examples and scenarios

• Minimal homework focused on application

Outcomes

By the end of the program, students typically:

• write clearer, better-structured academic responses

• perform more confidently in written exams

• understand how to “answer the question” properly

• participate in tutorials without fear

• feel more in control of academic expectations

This program prepares students not just to enter university, but to succeed within it.

Workplace English & Communication Skills (8 Weeks)

For: Migrants, international graduates, and professionals
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Live online, small-group
Cohort size: Maximum 8-10 students
Investment: From $ 880 AUD
Next cohort: Please enquire

English for the Australian Workplace is a practical communication program designed to help migrants and international professionals survive, succeed, and advance in Australian workplaces.

This program focuses on the language, confidence, and strategic communication skills that affect hiring, promotion, and day-to-day treatment at work but are rarely taught explicitly.

What Makes This Program Different

Many workplace English courses focus only on vocabulary and emails.

This program teaches:

• how language shapes authority and perception

• how to speak so you are not talked over or dismissed

• how to handle difficult conversations confidently

• how to present yourself professionally verbally and non-verbally

It is English plus system literacy.

What You Will Learn

Job Applications

• how to write Australian-style resumes and cover letters

• tailoring applications to selection criteria

• language that signals confidence and competence

Interviews

• answering interview questions clearly and strategically

• describing experience without underselling yourself

• handling tricky or unexpected questions

• sounding confident without arrogance

Workplace Communication

• professional email tone and wording

• speaking confidently in meetings and discussions

• language choices that build authority (and ones that undermine it)

• responding when interrupted or questioned

Confidence, Presence & Professional Image

• body language that communicates confidence

• dressing appropriately for Australian workplaces

• speaking with clarity and calm under pressure

Hard Conversations & Workplace Rights

• asking for fair pay or conditions

• negotiating salary or promotions

• raising concerns professionally

• understanding basic workplace rights and boundaries

Students are taught how to communicate firmly, calmly, and fearlessly without aggression or apology.

How the Program Works

• Live online sessions over 8 weeks

• Small, supportive cohort

• Real-life workplace scenarios and role-play

• Guided practice and feedback

• Practical tools and secret scripts students can use immediately

Strategic IELTS Preparation for Higher Bands

For: IELTS Academic or General candidates
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Live online, small-group
Cohort size: Maximum 8 students
Investment: From $ 910 AUD
Availability: Limited places

IELTS Ready in 8 Weeks is a results-focused IELTS program designed for students who are stuck at a band and need the strategies, clarity, and exam literacy required to move higher.

This is not endless practice or generic advice.
It is smart IELTS preparation taught by an experienced ESL educator who understands how IELTS is actually marked.

What Makes This Program Different

Most IELTS courses teach what to practise.
This program teaches how IELTS works and how to avoid the mistakes that quietly cap scores.

Students learn:

• what examiners reward and penalise

• how small language choices affect band scores

• how to write and speak strategically under pressure

What You Will Learn

Writing (Task 1 & Task 2)

• clear structures that meet band descriptors

• how to fully answer the question (Task Response)

• common mistakes that keep students stuck at Band 6–6.5

• how to write clearly under time pressure

• vocabulary and grammar that improve coherence, not just complexity

Speaking

• how examiners assess fluency, coherence, and pronunciation

• how to expand answers naturally (not memorised scripts)

• how to recover when you hesitate or make a mistake

• how to sound confident, clear, and organised

Exam Strategy & Band Improvement

• understanding IELTS band descriptors in plain English

• time management strategies

• recognising traps and common errors

• improving accuracy without overthinking

This course takes a holistic approach addressing language, strategy, confidence, and exam behaviour together.

How the Program Works

• Live online sessions over 8 weeks

• Small cohort for personalised feedback

• Guided writing and speaking practice

• Real IELTS-style tasks and examiner expectations

• Minimal homework focused on targeted improvement

Outcomes

By the end of the program, students typically:

• understand exactly why they are losing marks

• write more clearly and strategically

• speak with greater fluency and confidence

• approach the IELTS exam with control, not anxiety

This program is for students who want real movement, not more guesswork.

Speak Clearly, Confidently & Naturally in 6 Weeks

For: International students, migrants, and professionals
Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Live online, small-group
Cohort size: Maximum 6–8 students
Investment: From $ 580

Speaking & Pronunciation for Australia is a focused communication program designed to help students speak clearly, confidently, and be understood in Australian academic, professional, and everyday environments.

This program is not about “losing your accent”.
It is about clarity, confidence, and credibility.

What Makes This Program Different

Many pronunciation courses focus on sounds in isolation.

This program focuses on how Australians actually hear and judge spoken English in classrooms, meetings, interviews, and daily interactions.

Students learn:

• how pronunciation affects understanding and confidence

• which pronunciation features matter most in Australia

• how to speak so they are not constantly asked to repeat themselves

• how to sound calm, capable, and self-assured

What You Will Learn

Pronunciation & Clarity

• Australian English sounds that most affect intelligibility

• stress, rhythm, and sentence flow

• common pronunciation patterns that cause misunderstanding

• speaking more smoothly and clearly

Fluency & Natural Speech

• reducing hesitation, fillers, and stopping

• connecting ideas naturally when speaking

• speaking at an appropriate pace

• sounding organised rather than rushed

Confidence When Speaking

• speaking up without apologising

• staying calm when misunderstood

• correcting yourself confidently

• being heard without raising your voice

Real-World Australian Communication

• speaking in tutorials, meetings, and interviews

• everyday workplace and social interactions

• responding confidently when questioned

• navigating Australian conversational norms

How the Program Works

• Live online sessions over 6 weeks

• Small, supportive cohort

• Guided speaking practice and repetition

• Individual feedback on pronunciation and delivery

• Real-life Australian communication scenarios

Homework is minimal and practical focused on daily speaking awareness and improvement.

Outcomes

By the end of the program, students typically:

• speak more clearly and confidently

• are understood more easily by others

• feel less anxious when speaking

• participate more actively in conversations

• sound more natural and assured in Australian settings

This program helps students be heard, not overlooked.