Standard General English Course

This course 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.

Lessons per week:

20 lessons = 15 hours

Lesson times:

45 minutes

Lesson schedule:

Mornings

Class size max:

12 students (15 from 10 Dec to 31 Dec 2011 only)

Course length:

1-7 weeks

Start dates:

Every Monday

Levels:

All levels (Beginners only on first Monday of the month)

Entry requirements:

No student visa required

Sample Timetable

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday  
09.00 - 10.30 Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives Listening: Plans for the future Authentic Texts: Newspapers and magazines Reading and Listening: Festivals and events Grammar: Present perfect, past experiences  
10.30 - 10.45 Break Break Break Break Break  
10.45 - 12.15 Writing: Describing places Speaking: Interviews and expressing intentions Listening: Radio news and discussion Speaking/ Presentations: Festivals and eventsfrom home country Writing: Past experiences  

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.