Specifically, has anyone studied at the CAE in Melbourne CBD? I think it's on Flinder's Lane. They offer hundreds of courses... many of which are nationally accredited. Most courses cost about $300 for a 16 week course. There are also fast-track short courses lasting only a few days.
I'm thinking of doing one of their language courses... French. I missed their most recent intake (start last weekend) but am hoping to get into the October uptake.
DH brought home a catalogue recently and now I'm all inspired. Many courses have weekend classes.
I'd just like to know how well they are run.... quality of lecturers etc. I'm pretty fussy... having studied at a uni with substandard lecturers and one (Monash) with excellent ones. I don't want to pay for a course just to find out that the level of service is poor.
Last edited by Bathsheba; July 26th, 2008 at 06:23 PM.
find out when they have their open day and have a look then. also ask them for a student prospectus- should have testimonials in it!
good on you for wanting to do this course - you go girl
i know that la trobe offer short language courses, so i am sure that others would as well. If you are after that style of service, why dont you see if they are more suitable and $$$.
Bathsheba ... i know this is an oldish thread BUT i was wondering the exact same thoughts that you mention of this CAE in Flinders Lane ... So, did you ever get any feedback or further information about the establishment, it's teaching & reputation, etc ... ??
Hi Lorelle No, still haven't had much feedback... and have delayed this particualr short course (French at the CAE) because I'm now booked into a First Aid course through the Red Cross (4 evenings only) for next month. But yes! I would still love some feedback as I still hope to do that French course later in the year. What are you interested in?
Also thanks Odette I'm hoping the CAE in the CBD will turn out to be good because logistically it's easier for me to get to than LaTrobe... but thanks for the suggestion! I'll keep that in mind.
I did a Japanese Ceramics course recently and really loved it!
The instructor was Japanese, the class was well run, the facilities and materials were excellent and you had both assistance if you wanted it or free reign to be creative if that suited you better. I was a novice but there were people there who had worked with ceramics before and we all really enjoyed it. (Although I found that the people in my class were not particularly friendly and open)
Best of all, we got to make a number of things which we were able to take home. I made a Sake bottle and cups (can be used as a vase), a few serving plates/platters, noodle bowls and a teapot. I was very proud of myself - gave some of the bits away as gifts and use some of them everyday!
Plus, I did do a French language course a number of years ago, but didn't find that much good at all....
Very exciting to feel inspired, hope you find something that works for you!
I started an Italian course at CAE Flinders Street and we had a couple of different tutors. The first was so-so and the second was great so I do think it's hit and miss. But it's also horses for courses - DP had the tutor that I thought was so-so at a different language school and thought he was great! Neither of us finished our courses because we'd just met and suddenly spending three hours doing a class instead of seeing each other didn't seem that appealing
I must say that I think the lack of assessments and being graded meant that I wasn't motivated to do my homework so if I was to do another course I might look into one that gives me a qualification at the end. That's just me though - I need teacher checking up on me and the possible shame of a low mark to keep me on the straight and narrow.
BTW Bath, if you're on freecycle you can probably get the textbooks free from someone.
There's also Alliance Francaise here Alliance Fran?aise de Melbourne but I know St Kilda is trickier to get to than Flinders Street. I DO like the fact that they specifically have French for travellers though - not sure that CAE does. DP and I would love to go back to France so that would be the perfect course for us.
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No, still haven't had much feedback... and have delayed this particualr short course (French at the CAE) because I'm now booked into a First Aid course through the Red Cross (4 evenings only) for next month. But yes! I would still love some feedback as I still hope to do that French course later in the year. What are you interested in?
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