General English (7.5 hrs/wk)

This is a part-time programme that runs all year. The course has a strong focus on the practical needs of both short and long term visitors to the UK. It is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their all-round communication skills. There are 7.5 hours of classes each week, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. You can study from as little as one week to one year or more. You can enrol any week throughout the year (except two weeks at Christmas and New Year).

What level is the course?

This course covers five levels from Beginner (CEF Level A1) to Advanced (CEF Level C1) and includes regular opportunities to progress through these levels. Although every student improves at a different pace, students typically spend 3~4 months in each level until Intermediate when progress usually takes longer, around 4~6 months. See the General English Intensive page for more detail on the General English levels.

What will I study each week?

In the afternoons, you will attend special workshops each of which focuses on a specific skill or language area as shown below.

Tuesday	13:15-16:00	Reading & Vocabulary
Wednesday	13:15-16:00	Speaking & Listening
Thursday	13:15-16:00	Writing & Grammar

Students are grouped by ability in each individual skill. This system allows students who are strong in some areas but weak in others to get extra help and practice in the right areas and at the right level.

What materials will I use?

We use only the latest Textbooks and Audio from major ELT publishers and supplement these with Video, DVD, CD-ROMs, online resources, and authentic materials. Our experienced teachers also create their own materials for classes depending on the students' interests. The materials are provided free of charge.

Timetable 2010
General English Calendar 2010