General English Course

The General English course runs all year.

You can choose 20 lessons (mornings only) or 28 lessons.

Flexible enrolments – you can start any week and you can decide how many weeks you want to study.

Minimum age: 16 Most students are age 18-28.

Who is the course for?

If you are age 16 or over and want to improve your English, this course is for you. You can have a long course or just a short course to brush your English up. It’s up to you.

How many hours per week?

15 hours for the 20-lesson morning course.
Classes 09:00 – 12:45, Monday – Friday.
21 hours for the 28-lesson course.
Classes 09:00 – 15:30, Monday – Friday (but on Fridays, you finish at 12:45)
Every lesson is 45 minutes.

What will I learn?

Lots of speaking practice to make you more fluent and confident
Lots of listening so you can understand what people say
Grammar and vocabulary work to help you improve your knowledge of English
Everyday English so you can use the language in common situations
Pronunciation so people can understand you
Reading and writing practice to develop these important skills

How many levels are there?

We have classes at five levels based on the Council of Europe Framework

Elementary (Council of Europe A1)
Pre-Intermediate (Council of Europe A2)
Intermediate (Council of Europe B1)
Upper Intermediate (Council of Europe B2)
Advanced (Council of Europe C1)

We give you a test when you arrive to check your level. Your teachers assess your progress every week, and you will have a test and a tutorial every month.

What teaching methods do you use?

We use Communicative Language Teaching – you learn to use your English by using your English. There is a strong focus on speaking and listening, and you will spend a lot of time working together with your classmates. We also integrate grammar and vocabulary work with practice in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Will I have a coursebook?

Yes, we lend you a coursebook (you don’t have to pay extra). Your teacher will use the coursebook as a basis for your course, but he or she will also bring in extra materials.

What exams can I take?

IELTS – this exam is especially useful if you want to study at a British university or college.
If your English is intermediate or above, you can transfer to the IELTS course for the same price as General English 28 lessons.
You can also take TOEIC or TOEFL while you are at LTC, and we often run First Certificate classes..

Do I get a certificate?

Yes, provided you attend 80% or more of your lessons. You will get a certificate that says when you studied here and what level your English is now, plus a report from your teacher.

Timetable

20-lesson course: Four lessons every morning Monday – Friday 09:00 – 12:45.

28-lesson course: Four lessons every morning Monday – Friday 09:00 – 12:45. Two lessons every afternoon Monday – Thursday 13:45 – 15:30.

All lessons are 45 minutes.