General English

General English Course

We offer General English courses covering all five skills with the primary focus on the students’ communicative and interactive abilities. There is also a strong focus on pronunciation that can make the students more aware of not only how they communicate but also how successfully they communicate.

Suitable For

Ideal for non-native English speaking students wishing to improve their general English skills in the vibrant city of Dublin.

Course Overview

Course will focus on developing understanding, reading, writing and speaking English. Special emphasis is placed on improving pronunciation and fluency in speaking English in the work place or social situations.

Achievement

Students will receive an IBSD certificate detailing the course structures and the level they attained.

Course Levels

A2 Elementary
A2+ Pre-Intermediate
B1 Intermediate
B2 Upper Intermediate
C1 Advanced

The courses provide students the opportunity to improve and develop all areas of their English language skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

The core lessons are aimed at presenting new vocabulary and language structures and then providing students the opportunity to practise and develop this language. This course is perfect for students wishing to develop ‘natural’ English as well as increasing their knowledge of the English grammar system.

Tuition Time

Hours per week – 15
Students attend lessons Monday to Thursday 9.30 – 13.30 with a 20-minute coffee break.
Length of course – 2 – 26 weeks
Background Reading – two hours average per week
Commencement date of course – Monthly intake
Minimum Age – 17 years or 16 if travelling in organised groups