General English

Introduction

A General English course, also known as English as a Foreign Language course, is a type of English language course that aims to help students improve their English skills in all four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will also be able to practise their English skills in real-world scenarios, such as role-playing exercises and group projects. General English courses can help you improve your English skills and prepare for future studies or work in an English-speaking environment.

Benifits

You will improve your English skills in all four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

You will have the opportunity to practice your English skills in a variety of ways.

You will receive feedback from your teachers and other students.

You will meet new people from all over the world and learn about different cultures.

Entry Requirements

The minimum age to register for this programme is 18. Prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are required for those wishing to undertake this programme:

Entry level qualification or

Work experience or

CEFR Level A1/A2

Programme Summary

A General English course will mostly cover the following topics:

Writing Skills: Students will practice writing English essays, letters, and other types of texts.

Vocabulary: Students will learn new vocabulary words and phrases related to a variety of topics.

Reading Skills: Students will practice reading English texts at their level of difficulty.

Grammar: Students will learn the basic grammar rules of English, such as sentence structure, verb conjugation, and pronoun usage.

Listening Skills: Students will work on increasing their recognition of various accents and speech patterns.

Cultural Integration: Students will gain an understanding of linguistic cultural nuances, cross-cultural communication skills, and an appreciation for cultural variety.

Speaking Skills: Students will practice speaking English in a variety of contexts, such as in class discussions, role-plays, and presentations.

Presentation Skills: Students will learn excellent public speaking techniques as well as multimedia presentation abilities.

CEFR Levels

CEFR Level	Ability
CEFR Level B1 PTE Academic 43-58 IELTS 4-5	Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
CEFR Level B2 PTE Academic 59-75 IELTS 5.5-6.5	Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible.
CEFR Level C1 PTE Academic 76-84 IELTS 7-8	Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.