General English Extra Course
This course adds an extra 2 lessons of conversation class to the General English Course.
General English Extra is the minimum requirement to qualify for a student visa. It is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language.
The course structure is designed around a course book and provides the opportunity for students to improve the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as enhancing and increasing their active / working vocabulary and grammar knowledge.
By the end of their stay the students can expect to have improved not only their communicative competence, through their study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence.
2010
Lessons per week: | 22 lessons = 18.3 hours |
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| Lesson times: | 50 minutes |
| Lesson schedule: | Mornings and afternoons |
| Class size max: | 12 students |
| Course length: | 1-11 weeks |
| Start dates: | Every Monday |
| Levels: | All levels (Beginners only on first Monday of the month) |
| Entry requirements: | Student visa required |
2011
Lessons per week: | 24 lessons |
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| Lesson times: | 45 minutes |
| Lesson schedule: | Mornings and afternoons |
| Class size max: | 12 students (high season 15) |
| Course length: | 1-7 weeks |
| Start dates: | Every Monday |
| Levels: | All levels (Beginners only on first Monday of the month) |
| Entry requirements: | Student visa required |
Sample Timetable
| 2010 | 2011 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 8:45 – 10:25 | 09:00 - 10:30 | Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives | Listening: Plans for the future | Authentic Texts: Newspapers and magazines | Reading and Listening: Festivals and events |
| 10:25 – 10:45 | 10:30 - 10:45 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10.45 – 12:25 | 10:45 - 12:15 | Writing: Describing places | Speaking: Interviews and expressing intentions | Listening: Radio news and discussion | Speaking/ Presentations: Festivals and eventsfrom home country |
| 12:25 - 13:30 | 12:15 - 13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 15:10 | 13:00 - 14:30 | Conversation Class |
Important note: All classes start one hour later on Monday.
New students must come in at 08:00 on Monday for placement testing and induction.
