General English Language Programme (16 hours per week)

Course

In Biddenham

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£ 100 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Biddenham

  • Duration

    2 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This programme covers the skill areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as building grammar, knowledge and punctuation skills.

The topic and the students are the focus of the week’s work, not just a textbook focused approach.

This course includes an element of Learner Independence Training as this aims to develop critical thinking skills and to take responsibility for one’s own learning.

‘General English’ does not mean that you do not have a specific reason for improving your English Language skills. In fact, our teaching team will always try to focus on your interests and advise you on how to continue your personal development.

If you are planning to stay for a short time, then you can focus on your personal interests by following the Individual Learning Plan.

In class, you will often work with a partner or small groups, but we also expect you to complete homework tasks and work individually on areas of interest outside class.

If you want extra out of your time at College, we provide a General English Language Programme with IELTS. This course provides you with the chance to develop some Academic English skills and become familiar with the skills and strategies required for the IELTS exam; a key requirement of English Language Level in order for you to gain a place at a UK University.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Biddenham (Bedfordshire)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Small class sizes: we have a maximum of 12 students per class, with an average class size of 5-7 students per class.

You do not need to buy any textbooks for classes as books are available and loaned out to you and we supply any additional materials that may be needed.

Flexibility: if there are several classes, you can study in the skills class that is more suitable for your level. For example, you could be in the Pre-Intermediate class for ‘Writing Skills’ but then be in the Intermediate class for ‘Speaking Skills’.

Variety: each class will have two or three teachers a day but most teachers will stay with you for the duration of your course for continuity.

Students must be over the age of 16 to join any course at Birmingham College.

After successful completion of your chosen course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance which will include;

Your Full Name
Course Title
Start and End Date
CEFR level
Individual Certificate Number
You will also receive an Individual Report which outlines your performance and gives you advice for future study.

Please note that all English Language provision at Birmingham College in the UK is accredited and validated by Accreditation English UK, which is managed by and in partnership with British Council.

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Subjects

  • English Language
  • IELTS
  • English
  • Grammar
  • General English
  • Listening
  • Grammar Workshop
  • English classes
  • Grammar games
  • Intermediate

Course programme

Modules:

General English:

This class takes place every day and will focus on getting you to practice and develop the grammar that is suitable for your level within a topic. This class also includes listening and reading activities to provide an integrated skills approach. You will have regular progress checks and review activities so that you can see how well you are progressing or to see where any problems with your language are arising.

Grammar Workshop:

This class is once a week and will review the grammar from the General English classes. To help you practice your grammar, there are grammar games and website activities, as well as individual and paired tasks. Sometimes, in Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced classes, you will be able to prepare a grammar point to ‘teach’ your classmates.

Words and Meanings:

This class takes place once a week.

If you are in Elementary class, you will work on pronunciation of sounds, word stress and sentence stress. You will also build your vocabulary in topic areas.

If you are in the Pre-Intermediate or Intermediate classes, you will work on sounds, sentence stress and intonation. You will also study phrasal verbs, word formation and collocations.

If you are in the Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced, you will also study the use of idioms.

Listening & Speaking Skills/Reading & Speaking Skills :

In these classes you will develop your reading and listening comprehension skills and you will be given the chance to communicate with your classmates. Our teachers are not completely concerned with the ‘correct’ answer, they would much rather hear your own ideas.

Presentations/Reader Review:

This class is once a week and is led by you. You will have to present a PowerPoint presentation every two weeks either by yourself or with a partner on a subject of interest. The next week, you will bring an article in which you have read and will discuss it with your classmates.

These lessons help develop your skills in speaking and extend your vocabulary. In this class, you are the teacher.

News & Culture:

This class takes place once a week. It focuses on places of interest in the area, UK festivals and celebrations. Sometimes you will do projects and research work in small groups to show others in the Presentation class. There is also ‘Situational English’ work which helps with understanding daily life in Birmingham.

General English Language Programme (16 hours per week)

£ 100 VAT inc.