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About Melbourne Polytechnic
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Rod Begbie

Rod Begbie

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Rod teaches English for our ELICOS courses at Melbourne Polytechnic. He has taught English for over 15 years, as part of a career including Australia, China and South and Central America. He has experience teaching General English, English for Academic Purposes, and a number of different Exam Preparation Courses.    

This range of experience, combined with his background as a drama teacher and musician, allows Rod to bring a high level of competence and creativity to his lesson preparation and classroom teaching.  

In his spare time, you might find Rod playing gigs around Melbourne and Sydney.  

English Courses at MP

Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22485VIC
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
Can you speak some simple English, but need to work on your fluency? Improve your English with the Certificate II in EAL (Access).
Certificate III in EAL (Access) - Overseas-Qualified Professionals Stream - OQP Victoria 22486VIC
Business Management and Accounting, English as an Additional Language - - Preston, Online
Business Management and Accounting, English as an Additional Language - - Preston, Online
OQP Victoria is a course designed for skilled, qualified and experienced overseas professionals who require high level speaking and listening, reading and writing skills in English to gain professional employment in their field. Participants have specialised knowledge and technical skills and need to develop a higher level of English language proficiency and understanding of the Australian labour market and work place culture to successfully gain access to employment.
Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22484VIC
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
The Certificate I in EAL (Access) is for people who speak limited English. If you need to improve your English to prepare for study in Australia, this course is for you.
Course in EAL 22483VIC
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Course in English as an Additional Language (EAL) 22483VIC teaches basic English to adults from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22486VIC
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
English as an Additional Language - Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping, Prahran
22486VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) teaches intermediate English language skills to adults from non-English speaking backgrounds.