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    Adult Migrant English Program

    An Easy Read guide about the Adult Migrant English Program.

    About this page

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    When you see the word we it means TAFE NSW.

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    We use big text to make it easier to read.

    We wrote some important words in bold.

    This means the letters are thicker and darker.

    We explain what these words mean.

    Summary of this page

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    This page tells you about

    • what you learn
    • where you can study
    • who can do it
    • how to get started

    Get help to talk to us

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    An interpreter can help you to talk to us.

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    An interpreter is someone who can help people understand different languages.

    An interpreter can help people understand your language.

    Contact us by phone.

    You can talk to an interpreter on the phone.

    They will speak your language.

    They can help you talk to our support people.

    To talk to us using an interpreter call the Translating and Interpreting Service.

    It is free.

    Follow these steps

    1. Call 131 450
    2. Ask for your language
    3. Ask them to call TAFE NSW.
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    If you want to meet with an interpreter call Multicultural NSW.

    Multicultural means people from different cultures living, learning or working together.

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    People from different cultures may:

    • speak different languages
    • eat different foods
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    • celebrate different special days.
    Contact us by phone.

    Multicultural NSW helps people from different cultures.

    They can help you talk to us.

    To call Multicultural NSW follow these steps

    1. Call 02 8255 6767
    2. Press 1 for interpreters
    3. Ask for your language
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    You can also email Multicultural NSW contact@multicultural.nsw.gov.au

    Who the program is for

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    The Adult Migrant English Program is available for some

    • migrants
    • refugees.

    It is also called AMEP.

    Contact us by phone.

    To find out if you can do the Adult Migrant English Program follow these steps

    1. Call 131 601
    1. Press 5 for counselling and disability services
    1. Press 2 for student support
    2. Ask to talk to someone about the Adult Migrant English Program.
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    You can also visit us at a TAFE NSW campus near you.

    To visit a TAFE campus follow these steps

    1. Call 131 601
    2. Press 5 for counselling and disability services.
    3. Press 2 for student support.
    4. Ask where we have an office near you.

    Bring your passport and visa with you.

    About the program

    The Adult Migrant English Program helps you learn English.

    You learn English skills for everyday life.

    The program is free.

    You may also get free childcare while you do the program.

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    You will learn:

    • talking and listening
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    • reading
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    • writing.
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    These skills help you to talk to people.

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    These skills help you study.

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    These skills help you get a job.

    How you can do the program

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    You can study

    • Monday to Friday
    • during the day or evening
    • on Saturdays at some campuses.
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    You can study

    • online
    • at home.
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    You can also study in the Volunteer Tutor Program.

    A volunteer tutor is a trained person who helps you.

    Where we hold classes

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    We hold classes at many campuses in New South Wales.

    To find out where you can go to classes follow these steps

    Contact us by phone.
    1. Call 131 601
    1. Press 5 for counselling and disability services.
    1. Press 2 for student support.
    2. Ask where we have an office near you.

    Difficult word list

    This list explains what the words in bold on this page mean.

    Australian society

    How people live in Australia.
    How people work together in Australia.

    Culture

    The way a group of people live.
    It includes their beliefs, traditions and values.

    Distance learning

    Studying from home.
    You learn at your own pace.

    Volunteer tutor

    A trained person.
    They help you learn.
    They are a volunteer.