The core aim of our most popular English courses is to develop every aspect of your English, offering a balanced approach to speaking, writing, listening and reading.
Effective English – morning programme
Share your interests, opinions and experiences in an international group with a specialist teacher and the support of a structured syllabus.
Effective English – evening programme
Refresh, develop and practise English for social and work purposes alongside classmates with a wide range of jobs and those preparing for the future.
New benefits of Effective English:
*Interest free instalment payment is only applicable for designated credit cards and for students registered for our Effective English for two terms.
Special Offer for New Students:
Course Content
Your teacher will motivate you to speak and practise English through practical tasks and activities. Interactive lessons will help you understand and use new grammar, vocabulary and skills.
For further details, please refer to the course outlines.
General English course outline
Course Aims
The core aim of this popular English course is to develop every aspect of your English by offering a balanced approach to speaking, writing, listening and reading. On the course, you will:
Demonstrating Progress
Assessment and counselling
Your teacher will be continually assessing you based on the core objectives of the course. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own performance with your teacher’s assistance. You will also be given regular language tests and written tasks. All of this will help you identify your strengths and areas of development, allowing your teacher to give you informed advice.
At the end of the course your teacher’s recommendation will determine whether you move to the next level.
Reports and certificates
At an established point in your course you will receive a report on your progress, areas for improvement and advice for future studies. You will receive a certificate at the end of the course if you have attended at least 75% of the classes and satisfactorily completed all relevant assessments.
Facilities for students
You will have free access to our self-study centre on the 3rd floor of our Admiralty centre. It contains a variety of materials, including CD-ROMs, videos, audiotapes and books.
Placement test and counselling
To register for your first British Council adult course you will take a placement test to assess your current level of English. A course counsellor will then help you select the course most suited to your needs and English level.
Book a placement test and counselling session
May Term 2012Level Starter:
1-module course
$4700
Levels Beginner to Upper intermediate 2:
4-module course (A, B, C & D)
$2520 per module
Course length:Level Starter:
51 hours (17 weeks)
Levels Beginner to Upper intermediate 2:
Module B/D: 27 hours (9 weeks)
Module A/C: 24 hours (8 weeks)
Class size: 20Effective English
May Term 2012 Timetables:
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