This course is for students who have a basic knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, as well as speaking and writing about everyday topics. These courses are for students who have some fluency in English, but who still have problems with basic grammar and little confidence in using English. By the end of the General English – Pre-Intermediate course, you will be able to: understand and respond to questions about yourself and your life understand and respond to the main points of general conversations understand standard speech spoken at near normal speed read and understand basic public notices understand simple articles and messages about everyday life speak clearly about yourself so that others usually understand you show that you understand others or ask them for explanations maintain a basic conversation with only a little difficulty write basic messages to others with correct grammar. We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

This course is for students who have a very low, basic knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, as well as speaking and writing about everyday topics. These courses are for students who don’t have fluency in English, problems with basic grammar and little or no confidence in using English. By the end of the General English – Elementary course, you will be able to: Reading: Understand short texts in simple language and find specific information in timetables, menus and advertisements. Writing: Fill in forms with personal details; write short notes and messages, holiday postcards and simple personal letters. exchange opinions with others and justify your point of view Listening: Understand basic personal information and information about the local area, e.g. shopping, travel and employment. To understand main points of clear simple messages and announcements. Speaking: Ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics. To describe the place where you live, family members and people you know. To talk simply about education and jobs. We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

The course is 15 hours of lessons a week, and is aimed at students who have a very good knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, speaking, writing and helping students to speak with more confidence. By the end of the General English – Upper-Intermediate course, you will be able to: write various text types read, understand and answer questions on the content of various text types answer different types of grammar questions with confidence handle the various sections of the oral test with confidence understand English spoken by native speakers at natural speed and answer questions as required by the examination We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

This is for students who have a good knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, speaking, writing and helping students to speak with more confidence. These courses are for students whose English allows them to communicate with others quite well much of the time, but who still make frequent mistakes so that there are regular misunderstandings. By the end of the General English – Intermediate course, you will be able to: talk easily with others in common social situations speak clearly enough to be easily understood by others exchange opinions with others and justify your point of view read and understand the main points of authentic written material summarise texts using English that is easily understood by others write in simple correct English in a variety of formats understand and use with confidence the vocabulary of daily social life. We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

The course is 15 hours of lessons a week. Leading to the Cambridge First Certificate in English, this course teaches and practises English in the context of the five exam papers- Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. This course is for adult students who are at an upper–intermediate to advanced level, and who now wish to focus on increasing their accuracy and general competence in English and to prepare for an externally validated examination – the Cambridge First Certificate in English. By the end of the FCE – Exam Preparation course you will be able to: write various text types appropriate for the examination read, understand and answer questions on the content of various text types answer different types of grammar questions with confidence handle the various sections of the oral test with confidence understand English spoken by native speakers at natural speed and answer questions as required by the examination. FCE webpage Cambridge ESOL are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken by over 1.75 million people, in 135 countries and are widely recognised for work and study purposes. The exams are linked to the Common European Framework, published by the Council of Europe. Cambridge ESOL provides a Special Arrangements service, for example for candidates with learning difficulties, hearing difficulties or visual difficulties. Cambridge ESOL exams are: FCE and BEC amongst others. 82.5% of our students achieve B2 level or higher on ESOL Exams £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.