General English
General English
15 or 20 hours per week of English for General Purposes.
This programme is ideal for you if:
- You want to learn English for social, work, or study reasons
- You want to live and learn in an English speaking environment
- You want to improve your everyday English language skills and be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people in a number of different contexts
- You want a flexible programme; choose either 15 or 20 hours of English tuition per week
Key Features:Balanced programme:
- reading
- listening
- speaking
- writing
- comprehensive language input
Focus on living in Britain:
- wide range of general interest topics
- communicative approach
- cross-cultural communication
- cultural visits
Varied delivery:
- private study
- project work
- workshops
- pair and group work
- student-led input
"I chose The Language Centre because I wanted to study English in an environment full of art and artists. I love my General English class. My classmates are very friendly and funny! I think the Centre's location is convenient for shopping and sightseeing, and the staff helped me a lot, to find galleries and book train tickets."
- Goro, Japan
What is included?
- 15 or 20 hours tuition each week
- Course book
- Regular tutorials and progress tests
- Internet and e-mail access
- Self-study facilities
- Social programme
- Certificate of attendance
How long is the programme?
Minimum enrolment is 2 weeks.
There is no maximum enrolment.
When can I start?
Any Monday throughout the year
(expect Public and School Holidays).
What time are the classes?
15 hours per week: 9.00 - 12.20 or 13.45 - 17.15
20 hours per week: 9.00 - 13.30 or 12.30 - 17.15
In busy periods classes will also be held in the afternoon.
How many in a class?
Average 10, maximum 14.
What is the minimum age?
16.
General English starts every Monday (except public and school holidays).
2013 Prices
15 hours per week
- 2 - 5 weeks: £230 per week
- 6 - 11 weeks: £220 per week
- 12 - 17 weeks: £200 per week
- 18 - 23 weeks: £190 per week
- 24 - 31 weeks: £185 per week
- 32 - 39 weeks: £175 per week
- 40+ weeks: £165 per week
20 hours per week
- 2 - 5 weeks: £290 per week
- 6 - 11 weeks: £280 per week
- 12 - 17 weeks: £255 per week
- 18 - 23 weeks: £245 per week
- 24 - 31 weeks: £230 per week
- 32 - 39 weeks: £220 per week
- 40+ weeks: £210 per week