General English

What is General English?

• There are 4 main language skills, Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. You will study all of these
• Each day will be different and you will use a range of materials including textbooks, newspapers, DVDs and the internet
• By studying grammar you will develop your understanding of the main rules of English
• You will read a range of texts to improve your comprehension skills and expand your vocabulary
• To help you improve your communication skills and use the new vocabulary and grammar, you will have many opportunities to communicate in class
• Your teacher will encourage you to speak and correct your pronunciation so that you can communicate clearly and confidently
• Studying with students from around the world, you will have the chance to discuss a number of topics and share ideas and stories about each other's countries and cultures
• You will receive regular homework including writing practice which the teacher will discuss with you to highlight mistakes and improve style

This course is ideal for you if:

• You want to improve your English for socialising, work, or for your studies
• You want to become more fluent and increase your confidence
• You want to be able to communicate effectively with many different kinds of people in a variety of situations
• You want to live and study in an English speaking environment