General English - Intensive

Course description

Hybrid English course Also offered as Hybrid delivery*
Our General English courses are our most popular option and will help you improve in all areas of the English Language: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing.

The minimum age for individuals is 16, but we occasionally accept 15-year-olds in General English international classes if they are part of a group with a group leader. We can accept 14-year-olds only in closed groups with a group leader.

Please note: Students aged under 18 are supervised in lessons and on class excursions only.

Our average class size is 12, with a maximum of 14 except in July and August when General English and Cambridge English Exam Preparation classes may have up to 16 students. Our 14 student limit may be exceeded by a maximum of 1 student for 1 week in exceptional circumstances.

*Hybrid online courses are suitable if you have to quarantine or self-isolate for up to 10-days here in the UK. You can join the school-based class after your quarantine period has ended.

Our General English language course allows you to improve all areas of your English language: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing. All our courses also integrate 21st Century Skills into their curriculum.

Each of our lessons is 50 minutes.
An intensive course consists of 28 lessons per week or 23 hours and 20 minutes per week.
You can make a standard course into an intensive course by adding-on one of our Options courses, which are an extra 4 afternoon lessons a week.

Our Options courses for 2022 are:
- Basic Effective Communication
- Effective Communication
- Grammar and Writing Workshop
- IELTS Preparation
- 1-to-1 lessons**

When booking your standard course you can select these as add-on courses in the booking menu. You can book each course from 2 - 12 weeks*

**1-to-1 lessons also require an extra supplement depending on how many lessons you book.

On both the Standard and Intensive courses, you will:
- Learn ‘real’ English using the latest course books and materials.
- Learn, review and put into practice new language every day.
- Be able to develop your communication skills by working with other students doing activities such as role-plays, pair work and group discussions.
- Explore new techniques to help you improve your listening and reading.
- Practise and improve your writing skills by analysing and producing documents such as emails, formal and informal letters and reports.
- Have regular tutorials with your teacher to discuss your progress.
- Get up to 2 hours of homework each evening.