General English


GENERAL ENGLISH


CRICOS Course Code: 068574M

Study General English to gain skills in speaking, reading, writing, listening & vocabulary, and to develop a strong foundation in English grammar. It is an important step for most students to start with as it gives you the tools to start mixing with others socially and to understand what you see, hear and read around you. Studying General English will open more opportunities for you to explore further study options, new careers, travel, and make new friends from all around the world.


WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The General English course is designed for students from beginners to advanced learners. It is suitable for students who may want to enhance their English language skills and build their foundations of the English language.


WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU GAIN?

The General English course is a 5 level program offered at Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper
Intermediate and Advanced levels. Each level takes 12 weeks to complete and end of term tests are conducted
every four weeks.

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    Elementary

    The basic level for students to begin their foundational skills.

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    Pre-Intermediate

    Students build on the skills they acquired at Elementary level & build vocabulary in several more topic areas

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    Intermediate

    Students have now acquired the essentials of grammar & vocabulary and can focus on improving macro skills

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    Upper Intermediate

    You aim to combine fluency with accuracy, and focus on using a wider range of communication skills when speaking & writing

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    Advanced

    You can express your ideas in your own unique style, and are able to achieve near native fluency using both formal & informal English


WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP


REAL ENGLISH

I want to improve more of real-life practical English skills


IELTS PREPARATION

I want to prepare for the IELTS test


ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

I want to learn academic writing and presentation skills


CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH (FCE/CAE)

I want to take my English proficiency to the maximum level and I want to gain a prestigious qualification that shows my high level of proficiency which never expires


SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Morning Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Session 1 Homework review/ Intro to weekly topic Pronunciation & Speaking – error correction Writing Skills – informal email Pronunciation & Speaking – consonant end sounds
Session 2 Grammar & Vocabulary Listening Skills Reading skills Listening Skills
Session 3 Writing Skills – short narrative Grammar & Vocabulary Group discussion on week’s topic Interactive communication activities
Evening Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Session 1 Introduction to weekly topic/ Grammar & Vocabulary Pronunciation & Speaking – focuson error correction/ Listening Skills Writing Skills – Formal v informal email Pronunciation & Speaking – focuson accuracy Listening skills – Discourse marker sand mapping
Session 2 Writing Skills – short narrative Grammar & Vocabulary – review of tenses Group discussion Interacti vecommunication activities Interactive review activities – speaking & writing


*TIMETABLES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

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    Morning :



    Timetable

Lesson 1 8:45 am – 10:25 am (10:25 am – 10:40 am Tea Break )
Lesson 2 10:40 am – 12:15 pm (12:15 pm – 12:45 pm Lunch Break )
Lesson 3 12:45 pm – 14:30 pm

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    Evening:



    Timetable

Lesson 1 4:45pm – 6 :45pm ( 6 :45- 7 :00pm Break )
Lesson 2 7 :00pm – 9 :00pm