GENERAL ENGLISH

 

GENERAL ENGLISH   /   PART-TIME 3 HOURS   /   SATURDAY 

COURSE CODE: GE-SAT3

course duration 8 weeks / no maximum
availability all year from January to December
hours per week
3 (1 hour = 60 minutes)
course timetable 1 day per week on Sundays
class size  maximum 8 students
minimum age   16 years old
number of teachers 1 or 2 per group
course book required  contact the school for details

 

  • The course is not appropriate for students who wish to apply for a study visa contact us

More information about the course:

  • A wide range of topics related to every-day life such as family, work, shopping, eating out, health, hobbies and interests, travel and holidays, socialising etc.
  • Interactive teaching approach focusing on communication and students’ participation
  • The course covers 4 main skills:
    • reading:
      vocabulary, grammar, reading-based discussions (text books / authentic materials used).
    • writing:
      email, post card, informal and formal letter, academic English option, CVs, letter of application, story, composition.
    • listening:
      stimulating audio materials (also authentic) and activities with a wide variety of accents.
    • speaking:
      debating, speeches, small presentations etc., with a focus on pronunciation and intonation.
       
  • Course books used include stimulating texts, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking activities. They are also supplemented with other teaching resources such as games, role-plays, and authentic, up-to-date materials from various newspapers and magazines.
  • Continuous assessment and regular progress tests given.
  • Certificate of attendance and level awarded to students who have a minimum of 80% class attendance, and score the minimum average of 60% in their progress tests
  • To fully cover one level please be advised that it takes about 120 hours / 10 months tuition.

FEES & COURSE SUMMARY 2010:

8 weeks x 3 hours per week
Course Fee: €270
Class Day: Suturday
Level
Class Days Start Day Finish Day
Beginner – Elementary 17.00 – 20.10 9 January 27 February
Intermediate 10.00 – 13.10 9 January 27 February
Intermediate 13.30 – 16.40 5 December '09 13 February '10
Upper-Intermediate (FCE) For details go to Weekend Courses>Saturday>Exam Courses>FCE
Advanced (CAE) For details go to Weekend Courses>Saturday>Exam Courses>CAE

 

  • No registration fee required.
  • If you would like to sign up for an 8-week course which has already started, you can still do it at a discounted price if seats are available.  Please contact us for more details. 
  • Important !   If you are not sure of your English level, we strongly advise you to do our online test and / or carefully read and analyse the levels description chart.  If you prefer to have your English tested at our school together with a short oral test, please contact us.