General English

Course Level: A1 to C1 Course Duration: 3 Months to 1 Year Awarding Body: Varied Course Fees: £90.00per week.

Learning General English at ECOMS involves teaching and assessment of the four main areas of english language:

• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing

The main focus of our General English courses is on developing speaking and listening skills, and increasing vocabulary, aiming to help you to use English effectively in general, everyday situations, such as at the post office, out shopping, at the train station, or at the bank. You will study with a course book and your teacher will also use other teaching resources in your lessons.

When you start your course, we will test your current knowledge of English, to make sure you are placed in a group at the right level.

There are 6 General English levels, from A1 on the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for modern languages (Beginner) to C1 (Advanced). Following are the courses and each course normally takes around 180 classroom hours to complete a level and move on to the next one.

• Elementary (A1/A2)
• Pre intermediate (A2)
• Intermediate (B1)
• Upper intermediate (B2)
• Advanced (C1)

You will have a monthly tutorial with your teacher to discuss your progress. The tutorial is also an opportunity to discuss your strengths and weaknesses in English, and recommendations for further study. You will also take a Progress Test at the end of each month, to test your language skills.

Key Points

• 20 lessons per week
• Minimum 12 weeks
• Maximum class size 15
• Flexibal start dates
• Students aged 18 and over
• No Requirements