General English

This course is for students who wish to make progress in their use of English for general purposes.

The course combines developing accuracy with fluency and focuses on the structures of English as well as the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course offers a rich choice of options in the afternoons to add variety to your English study.

Levels: Elementary to Advanced.

Dates of course: All year (including summer).

One month minimum stay during the academic year (terms 1, 2 and 3) , three weeks minimum stay in the summer.

Class size: 15 maximum – Average size 12

Minimum age: 17 years old

Course content: 21 hours of classes per week: English structures focus (grammar and vocabulary), skills development, study options, plus use of computers on University campus.

Location: Canterbury Christ Church campus.

Timetable

Day
09:00 - 11:00
11:30 - 12:30
1:30 - 3:30
After options
Mon Focus on English language structures: Grammar, vocabulary and Language Skills: reading, writing listening & speaking Language and Culture 6 hours study options (see below) Use of computers
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat Social programme: e.g. Visit to Cambridge

Placement test

On the first Monday of your course you will be given a placement test. This is used to help determine your English level and make sure you enter the correct programme and level for your ability.

Options

Option choices will be explained to students on arrival. Examples of options are:

  • English for Business (Higher levels)
  • British Literature (Higher levels)
  • Current Affairs (higher levels)
  • Pronunciation Workshop (Lower levels)
  • Grammar Workshop (Lower levels)
  • Communication Actvities (Lower levels)
  • Vocabulary Development (All levels)
  • Situational English (Lower levels)

    These classes will run subject to minimum numbers and level of English.

Social activities

The International Office organises a range of social activities such as visits to sites of historic and cultural interest and parties each term and these are advertised on the International Students' notice board. Students who want to participate on visits will need to book places with the International Office. The tuition fees do not include the cost of the social activities. Each event is charged separately. The average cost of a full day trip is £25 and a half day trip is £15.

Canterbury Christ Church University reserves the right to withdraw and amend courses. All information is correct at the time of printing and may be subject to revision.

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