Course description

Our General English course is a full-time English language course which is available to study at four different levels.

You can study the General English course for a minimum of 5 weeks up to a maximum of 30 weeks and we offer flexible start dates throughout the year.

The course offers a combination of core modules and target modules split into morning and afternoon sessions.

Sample Timetable

Class time (UK time) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9.30am –
11.00am		 Core module Core module Guided Integrated study (GIS) Core module Core module
11.30am – 1.00pm Core module Core module

Group & individual tutorials (11am - 1pm)

 Core module Core module
           
2.00pm – 3.00pm Target module Target module Target module Target module Independent study
Any time Guided Integrated study (GIS) Guided Integrated study (GIS) Guided Integrated study (GIS) Guided Integrated study (GIS)  

Morning sessions cover ‘core language skills’ and focus on the four language skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking as well as building vocabulary.

In the afternoon, you will study target modules based on your level of skill, for example:

  • Culture and communication: Manchester People and Places, Manchester Ideas and Innovations;
  • Reading for writing and speaking;
  • Listening for reading and speaking.

You would normally be expected to study for 20 hours per week, which includes 12 hours of ‘core skills’ live learning lessons in classes of up to 18 students. 

Pre-intermediate

This class is suitable for learners who want to improve their basic general English skills and focusses on speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and listening. You will start to develop and strengthen your vocabulary throughout this course.

This class is suitable for students who can communicate in simple everyday situations and wish to build on basic language skills. This course will help you develop the confidence and key English skills to progress onto the next level of the General English course.  

 

Intermediate

This class is suitable for learners who want to improve their basic general English skills and focusses on speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and listening. You will strengthen and build your vocabulary throughout this course.

This class is suitable for students who can demonstrate basic language skills. This course will help you develop the confidence and key English skills to progress onto the next level of the General English course.  

 

Upper-intermediate

This class is suitable for learners who wish to improve their general English skills and focusses on speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and listening. You will build your vocabulary throughout this course.

This class is suitable for students who can demonstrate intermediate language skills. This course will help you develop the confidence and key English skills to progress onto the next level of the General English course.  

 

Advanced

This class is suitable for learners who wish to further improve their general English skills and focusses on speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and listening. 

This class is suitable for students who can demonstrate intermediate language skills.