General English
A chance to study 3 hours of English in the morning and have free time in the afternoon.
Course Introduction
The General English Course offers you the chance to study 3 hours of English in the morning and have free time in the afternoon. Every morning there is one hour of functional English that relates to communication challenges experienced in everyday life and living in Oxford. We work with a Coursebook to learn vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation to achieve improvements in both receptive (listening and reading) and productive skills (speaking and writing). Every Friday there is a test to monitor weekly improvement and an opportunity to review any content that might need more support.
Benefits of General English
- Personalised classes to suit your individual needs and small class sizes
- Plenty of opportunities for you to practise speaking English including a weekly school conversation and presentation class called Conversation Cafe
- All course material provided
- Monitored progress with revision and a weekly test
- Experienced Teachers who activate critical thinking and lots of vocabulary to help students express themselves
- Creative classroom tasks and role play activity
- Excellent accommodation with a host family
- Lots of speaking opportunities in school and after with host family
- End of course certificate (according to the Common European Framework)
Course Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours per week | 15 |
| Level | Elementary – Advanced (Beginners on Request) |
| Start dates | Every Monday* |
| Class size | 9 people maximum |
| Minimum Age | 15 |
| Fees | £270 per week |
Sample Timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00-10:00 | Functional English |
| 10:15-12:30 | General English |
Lessons
Lesson 1: Functional English
Our Functional English lessons focus on practical skills you will use in everyday situations in an English-speaking environment. How do you ask for help in a shop or order politely in a restaurant? How do you express agreement or disagreement in a meeting or discussion? How do you make your point when writing?
Lesson 2: General English
In this lesson we use a current coursebook that is structured to cover all language skills. it focuses on new engaging and relevant topics each week and improves vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Weekly tests are provided to monitor your improvement in the key areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
Activities
We generally offer you two activities a week, including one free and one paid activity. They start at 4 pm, and you are welcome to join any time.
| Free Activities |
|---|
| 🏛️ Museum visits |
| 🎬 CIE Cinema |
| 🌳 Outdoor walks |
| 🚶 Walking tours |
| ❓ Quizzes |
| 🎲 Board games |
| 🧺 Picnics |
| 🕶️ VR Games |
| Paid Activities |
|---|
| ⛳ Mini Golf |
| ⛸️ Ice Skating |
| 🛶 Punting |
| ⛪ St Mary’s Tower |
| 🏰 Christ Church |
| 🎓 Magdalen College |
| 🍰 Cream tea |
| 🕵️ Oxford Castle and Prison |
| 🏏 Sixes Cricket |