General English Courses in Brighton, England

General English Courses

The General English course at ELC Brighton is designed to give you the confidence to communicate effectively in real-life situations.

The course provides effective English language training for people who need English for work, further study, travel/tourism or for your own pleasure. In addition, it can help provide preparation for a number of exams including IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, KET and PET.

There is a balanced programme, focusing on the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, whilst covering essential grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms and colloquial language.

Our minimum age for individuals is 16, but we occasionally accept 15 year olds on the General English course in international classes provided they are part of a group with a group leader.

We offer 25 or 30 lessons of General English per week (18.75 or 22.5 hours). In addition to a core morning programme of 20 lessons, we offer different possibilities to help you:

to focus more specifically on your goals with 1 or 2 afternoon electives per week
to combine English language study with developing a practical skill
to focus specifically on your language learning needs with 5 or 10 one-to-one lessons per week

For stays of more than 24 weeks see Study Year Programme.

Fact File

classes from Beginner (A1)* to Advanced (C2)
multi-national classes
all course books and course materials included
e-learning from point of booking to 3 months after course ends included
regular tutorials with class teacher to give study advice
use of the Study Centre after lessons
regular progress checks and daily homework
placement test to ensure a class at your level
end of course certificate with hours of study and final level

*If you are a beginner, please contact us to check if we will have a suitable class. If you are a complete beginner, then we recommend that you take One-to-One lessons.

General English afternoon electives

Speaking, pronunciation & listening

Develop your real-life conversation skills and fluency. Improve your pronunciation so that people will understand you better.

Reading, writing and vocabulary

Build your vocabulary and learn techniques to remember and use more words and phrases correctly. Practise vocabulary in context.

Academic English IELTS/EAP*

Preparation for the academic IELTS exam and for university study. Study all 4 IELTS papers, practise listening for lectures and giving presentations.

Cambridge exam preparation*

Training in exam techniques. Study reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar in use for Cambridge First (FCE) and/or Advanced (CAE).

English for Work*

Introduction to English used in work situations. Focus on making phone calls, language for presentations, meetings and negotiations.

TOEIC preparation*

Complete and thorough preparation for the listening and reading exam. Practise exam questions and learn exam techniques.

Electives are subject to availability. *intermediate to advanced.

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Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £330 per week 5-7 weeks: £320 per week 8-11 weeks: £305 per week 12-19 weeks: £295 per week 20-23 weeks: £265 per week 24-33 weeks: £235 per week 34-52 weeks: £220 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £395 per week 5-7 weeks: £385 per week 8-11 weeks: £365 per week 12-19 weeks: £355 per week 20-23 weeks: £315 per week 24-33 weeks: £270 per week 34-52 weeks: £255 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + IELTS/Academic English - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £330 per week 5-7 weeks: £320 per week 8-11 weeks: £305 per week 12-19 weeks: £295 per week 20-23 weeks: £265 per week 24-33 weeks: £235 per week 34-52 weeks: £220 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + IELTS/Academic English - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £395 per week 5-7 weeks: £385 per week 8-11 weeks: £365 per week 12-19 weeks: £355 per week 20-23 weeks: £315 per week 24-33 weeks: £270 per week 34-52 weeks: £255 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + One-to-One - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price £535 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + One-to-One - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price £795 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + TOEIC (25 lessons/week)
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR B1 to CEFR C1
	Price 1-4 weeks: £330 per week 5-7 weeks: £320 per week 8-11 weeks: £305 per week 12-19 weeks: £295 per week 20-23 weeks: £265 per week 24-33 weeks: £235 per week 34-52 weeks: £220 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + Work - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR B1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £330 per week 5-7 weeks: £320 per week 8-11 weeks: £305 per week 12-19 weeks: £295 per week 20-23 weeks: £265 per week 24-33 weeks: £235 per week 34-52 weeks: £220 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + Work - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR B1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £395 per week 5-7 weeks: £385 per week 8-11 weeks: £365 per week 12-19 weeks: £355 per week 20-23 weeks: £315 per week 24-33 weeks: £270 per week 34-52 weeks: £255 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £350 per week 5-7 weeks: £340 per week 8-11 weeks: £325 per week 12-19 weeks: £315 per week 20-23 weeks: £280 per week 24-33 weeks: £250 per week 34-52 weeks: £235 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £420 per week 5-7 weeks: £410 per week 8-11 weeks: £385 per week 12-19 weeks: £375 per week 20-23 weeks: £335 per week 24-33 weeks: £285 per week 34-52 weeks: £270 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + IELTS/Academic English - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £350 per week 5-7 weeks: £340 per week 8-11 weeks: £325 per week 12-19 weeks: £315 per week 20-23 weeks: £280 per week 24-33 weeks: £250 per week 34-52 weeks: £235 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + IELTS/Academic English - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £420 per week 5-7 weeks: £410 per week 8-11 weeks: £385 per week 12-19 weeks: £375 per week 20-23 weeks: £335 per week 24-33 weeks: £285 per week 34-52 weeks: £270 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + One-to-One - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price £565 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + One-to-One - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR A1 to CEFR C1+
	Price £840 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + TOEIC (25 lessons/week)
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR B1 to CEFR C1
	Price 1-4 weeks: £350 per week 5-7 weeks: £340 per week 8-11 weeks: £325 per week 12-19 weeks: £315 per week 20-23 weeks: £280 per week 24-33 weeks: £250 per week 34-52 weeks: £235 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + Work - 25 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 25
	Hours Per Week 18.75
	Level From CEFR B1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £350 per week 5-7 weeks: £340 per week 8-11 weeks: £325 per week 12-19 weeks: £315 per week 20-23 weeks: £280 per week 24-33 weeks: £250 per week 34-52 weeks: £235 per week

Course Summary
	Currency
	Course Year
	Course Code
	Course Name General English + Work - 30 Lessons/week
	School Location
	Course Dates Start Any Monday
	Maximum Class Size 12
	Minimum Age 16
	Lessons Per Week 30
	Hours Per Week 22.50
	Level From CEFR B1 to CEFR C1+
	Price 1-4 weeks: £420 per week 5-7 weeks: £410 per week 8-11 weeks: £385 per week 12-19 weeks: £375 per week 20-23 weeks: £335 per week 24-33 weeks: £285 per week 34-52 weeks: £270 per week

Test Your English

ELC Level Guide

LEVEL GUIDE

The following table shows the levels we use at ELC.

ELC Level	Level Aims
C2 Upper-advanced	- use English very well in demanding situations - performance level may be above average native speaker
C1 Advanced	- use English well in all but the most demanding situations - use and understand complex language
B2 Upper-intermediate	- use English effectively in all familiar situations - use more complex English and cope with more demanding situations
B1 Intermediate	- use English to express simple ideas and achieve results - use range of basic language well in most situations
A2 Pre-intermediate	- use English in most familiar situations - use English in a limited way in more difficult situations
A1/A2 Elementary	- develop English skills to 'survival' level - use English only in very familiar situations
A1 Beginner	- learn basic vocabulary and structures for simple communication

ELC Exam Guide

EXAM GUIDE

Here is an approximate guide of exams at each level.

ELC Level	Cambridge	IELTS	TOEIC	GESE	Cambridge	BULATS
C2 Upper advanced	CPE	8 - 9		12		90 - 100
C1 Advanced	CAE	7 - 8	945	10 - 11	BEC Higher	75 - 89
B2 Upper-intermediate	FCE	5 - 6.5	785	7 - 9	BEC Vantage	60 - 74
B1 Intermediate	PET	4 - 5	550	5 - 6	BEC Preliminary	40 - 59
A2 Pre-intermediate	KET	3	225	3 - 4		20 - 39
A1/A2 Elementary			120	1 - 2		0 - 19
A1 Beginner

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General English Courses in Brighton, England