General English

Overview

Our General English courses are intended for students with an intermediate, upper intermediate or advanced level of English (CEFR B1/B2/C1). The courses focus on grammar, reading, writing and listening skills, expanding vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms.

General English courses are intended for anyone interested in learning the English language in order to communicate more effectively in everyday life.

Our year-round courses will help you to achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. Whether you want to take further studies, live in an English speaking country or improve your career opportunities, we have the right course for you.

Courses focus on

grammar
reading
writing skills
listening skills
speaking and fluency skills
expanding vocabulary and idioms

Entry requirements

You will be asked to take a pre-test to join these courses. The courses are based on 15 lessons per week, including a 15 minute break. We offer one day of free trial lessons. We do not offer free trial lessons during July and August.

Book your free trial lessons now: info@abcschool.co.uk

Progress and testing

Regular homework
Follow your progress with weekly tests
Tutorials, one to one meetings with your teacher
Students' reports

Certificate

At the end of the course you will receive an accredited ABC School of English certificate documenting your level of English and attendance.

General English
Full-time	From intermediate to advanced level
Course Level	CEFR B1/B2/C1
Start Date	Anytime
Maximum class	14 students, average 8 to 10
Time	Check with the school
Course length	Flexible, from 1 week to 36
Minimum age	16
Suitable for	All students and professionals
Cost	from £199 per week

Common European Framework – CEFR

CEFR	LEVELS	ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATES
A1	Beginner	A2 Key
A2	Elementary	A2 Key
B1	Intermediate	B1 Preliminary
B2	Upper intermediate	B2 First
C1	Advanced	C1 Advanced
C2	Very Advanced	C2 Proficiency

The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level.

Level	Description
A1	Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2	Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1	Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2	Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1	Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2	Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.