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General English

General English programme  (aged 16 +)  

Through systematic study, project work, and communication activities, our 10-week courses will develop your ability to express yourself fluently and accurately in English.  You can enter at any level, and after finishing the programme you will be ready to prepare for an exam and achieve the grades you need.

Key course features  - 10 reasons to join

Communicative teaching methodology for faster interactive learning    
Use English to talk about interesting things and find out about the English speaking world   
Systematic learning through regular homework, grammar and vocabulary exercises, and writing tasks    
Experience UK educational style with British-trained teachers    
Small classes, individual attention, and regular individual discussion with the teacher    
Up to date published course materials, specially written worksheets and multimedia based lessons    
Specific learning objectives for each course, so you know what you’re going to learn when    
All levels linked to Cambridge exams series, leading to First Certificate of English (FCE)    
Earn a British Council Certificate to show what you have achieved    
Free library membership, Internet access, and extra conversation classes    

Course details  
There are six levels (from 1 to 5 and the FCE preparation) .
Each level comprises three 3 courses:

Level    Level No.    Cambridge exam   
Level 1
Elementary
120 hours
    1.1
1.2
   
Level 2
Pre-Intermediate
120 hours
    2.1
2.2
    Key English Test    
Level 3
Intermediate
    3.1
3.2
   
Preliminary English Test
   
Level 4
Upper-Intermediate
    4.1
4.2
   
Level 5
Pre-Advanced
    5.1
5.2


First Certificate in English
   
Level 6
Advanced
    Advanced A   

How long is a course?
60 hours over 10 weeks, 2-hour lessons 3 times a week.
Classes start from 7.00 am and finish at 15.45 from Monday to Saturday.

What’s the starting level?
Come to the .British Council, take a placement test and start in a level which is right for you

How much does it cost?   
260 USD per course.

Location
80 Strand Road, Rangoon
Telephone + 95 1 256 290/1
Fax + 95 1 243 345
E-mail
enquiries@mm.britishcouncil.org

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