General English Courses
We offer a range of popular General English courses suitable for CEFR levels from A1 to C1. The courses incorporate a variety of age and level appropriate topics. Every lesson is packed with relevant and engaging activities designed to get students talking to each other in English.
At the lowest levels there is an emphasis on the development of basic vocabulary and functional language to help develop an initial confidence. As students extend their knowledge of the language, there is a shift towards the development of fluency with competitive games and simulations. From here the courses start to focus on freer language practice, with discussions and problem solving. Higher level students have a chance to develop more advanced vocabulary, with more cultural input and presentation work.
All courses are structured in a way that allows us to adapt them to your needs. Whether through incorporating specific topics and language, or through tailoring the project and show elements, we are always happy to adapt the course to your needs.
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Breakthrough
Elementary
This course is for students who have been learning English for six months or more. They will be able to use a limited range of functional phrases and will be starting to build a small vocabulary.
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| Age: 10-13 | Level: A1 |
Breakthrough Plus
Elementary+
This course is designed for students who have been learning English for six months or more and are beginning to move beyond basic expressions.
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| Age: 11-14 | Level: A1+ |
Waystage
Pre-Intermediate
This course is for students who have been learning English for a year or more. Students should be starting to move beyond naming common objects and actions.
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| Age: 11-14 | Level: A2 |
Waystage Plus
Pre-Intermediate+
This course is designed for students who have been learning English for a year or more. At this stage in their learning, students are moving beyond the world of their immediate environment.
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| Age: 12-15 | Level: A2+ |
British Language & Culture
Intermediate
This course is for students in their early or middle years of secondary education who would like to combine a week of English with the opportunity to discover more about life in Britain.
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| Age: 15+ | Level: A2/B1 |
Threshold
Intermediate
This course is for students who have been learning English for two years or more. At this stage in their learning, students are starting to use English in a more abstract way.
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| Age: 12-16 | Level: B1 |
Britain Today
Intermediate
This course is for more advanced students that our other culture course. It is a great way to combine a week of English with the opportunity to learn more about modern Britain.
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| Age: 15+ | Level: B1/B1+ |
Threshold Plus
Intermediate+
This course is for students who have been learning English for two years or more. At this stage in their learning, students are starting to become more confident and fluent using English.
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| Age: 12-16 | Level: B1+ |
Vantage
Upper-Intermediate
This course is for students who have been learning English for 3+ years. They will be gaining independence in their learning and will be able to use the language to discuss issues in some depth.
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| Age: 13-17 | Level: B2 |
Vantage Plus
Upper-Intermediate
This course is for students who have been learning English for three years or more. They will be relatively independent and will be able to use the language to express themselves confidently.
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| Age: 14-18 | Level: B2+ |
Effectiveness
Advanced
This course is for students who have been learning English for four years or more. They will be able to communicate with confidence and fluency on most topics.
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| Age: 14-18 | Level: B2+/C1 |
Several courses can now be delivered remotely
We have taken our traditional EiA week and adapted it so that you can participate remotely, or even from home. All the fun of a regular week, with a few extra surpriese thrown in.
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| Age: Any | Level: All |
Modular Programme - perfect for holiday courses!
Specifically designed for students in years 1-4 who want to boost their English with a week of activities designed to develop basic language through the completion of short tasks, activities and challenges.
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| Age: 10-14 | Level: A1-B1 |
