These courses are designed for students wishing to improve their English language skills for general use, IELTS, Cambridge or Trinity College exam preparation.
Those students wishing to follow a General English course, including elements of IELTS, Cambridge and Trinity College examination preparation, should have a pre – intermediate level of English equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 4.0 / 4.5 – CEFR B1
All students take an ‘ELC’ online placement test, together with a student profile needs analysis, before they start classes to determine their level of ability in English. They then join the group appropriate to their level.
Levels:
- CEFR AI / A2 – false beginner / elementary
- CEFR B1 – pre-intermediate – IELTS 4.0 / 5.5
- CEFR B2 / B2+ standard / upper intermediate – IELTS 5.5 – 6.5
Morning classes:
Development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation practice and vocabulary expansion, as well as relevant grammar.
A Progress Test may be taken and must be passed before a student moves up a level.
Alternatively, a student may be upgraded, by special recommendation, from the teacher.
Homework will be given at all levels to encourage self-study and academic discipline.
Benefits – After your ‘ELC’ course you will be able to:
- Speak and communicate more effectively and confidently.
- Speak and pronounce more accurately and fluently.
- Expand and develop your vocabulary range.
- Be able to socialise in English more efficiently.
- Improve your chance of passing an exam e.g. IELTS, Cambridge, Trinity.
- Better able to follow and succeed at a University.
- Learn skills through role-play for interviews, meetings and conferences.
- Improve your chance of getting a job where English is necessary.
Prices 2022 Programme: Fees for privately funded independent students
| Hours Per Week: | 15 Morning (9.30am until 12.30pm - 3 hours per morning) |
| Start Date: | Any Day, preferably a Monday |
| Registration Fee: | None |
| Class Size: | Normally class numbers are 4-12 students from September until June with a maximum of 15 in July and August |
| ** Students may attend 2, 3 or 4 mornings per week from September to June | |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Minimum duration: | 2 weeks for ‘ELC’ Certification |
