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General English

Improve your English and enjoy your free time in a safe and exciting city

General English focus on the key areas of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. In dynamic and interactive lessons you will quickly improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. lessons increase your understanding of grammar and pronunciation and expand your vocabulary.

General English is ideal if you want to combine studying English with enjoying your free time, exploring Swansea and the surrounding area, or just relaxing with friends. At the end of your course you can expect to feel much more confident using natural English for personal, work or academic purposes. The course is flexible with part or more full time rates of study.

At Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels (A2-B1 CEFR), this course also includes preparation for the internationally recognised Cambridge KET (A2 CEFR) and PET (B1 CEFR) exams.This gives you an excellent opportunity to practise and develop you reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in more depth than is usually found on General English courses.

If you would like a more intensive course, Semi-Intensive 21 and Intensive 25 English courses which combine General English 15 with 6 or 10 hours of Afternoon Options are also availaible.

Key Information

Minimum age	18 years old
Class Size	Average Class Size: 10     Maximum Class Size 12 (Occasionally up to 14)
Start Dates	Any Monday Beginners are recommended to start on one of the following dates: 3rd January, 28th March, 4th July or 26th September 2011 By starting on one of these four dates you will ensure that you do not miss any course material.
Length of course	2 weeks + We recommend 12-13 weeks to complete a level
Hours per week	1 - 25 (Most students choose at least 15)
Minimum level	Beginner A1 CEFR Elementary A2 CEFR for Tier 4 Visa Students
Class Times	09.30-11-00 and 11.15-12.45 for 15 hours a week Afternoon classes availiable to those studying more than 15 hours, 1.30 -3.30. Classes run Monday to Friday. The school closes for the UK bank holidays and a period over Christmas in 2011 this runs from 17th December 2011 on to the 2nd January 2012

CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages