General English Courses
The General English + One-to-One course is designed to give you a mix of group classes and 1:1 lessons where you can focus on your specific language needs.
You study on the core morning programme of the General English course in a mixed-national class at your level for 20 lessons per week. You can then choose to study 5 or 10 lessons per week of individual lessons with a teacher who will design a study programme based your specific needs. For example, you can:
- choose to develop your general English skills further e.g. conversation, pronunciation, writing
- have specific preparation for an exam e.g. IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, CAE or FCE
- focus on a specific area related to your job e.g. an important presentation, telephoning, medical English
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.
Fact File
- placement test to ensure a General English class at the right level
- regular progress checks
- daily homework
- multi-national General English classes
- at least one lesson a week in the computer laboratory
- all course material provided
- regular tutorials with class teacher to give study advice
- use of the Study Centre after lessons
- end of course certificate with hours of study and final level
GEO25/30 Course Timetable-
Course Summary Display Currency: 
Course code Course name General English + One-to-One - 25 Lessons/week School Dates Start Any Monday Available (Add to basket to choose date options) Maximum Class Size 12 Minimum Age 16 Lessons Per Week 25 Hours Per Week 18.75 From Level CEFR A1 To Level CEFR C1+ Price £460.00 per week Course Summary Display Currency:
Course code Course name General English + One-to-One - 30 Lessons/week School Dates Start Any Monday Available (Add to basket to choose date options) Maximum Class Size 12 Minimum Age 16 Lessons Per Week 30 Hours Per Week 22.50 From Level CEFR A1 To Level CEFR C1+ Price £700.00 per week -
GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS 1:1 COURSE
TIMETABLE
GEO25/30 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.00-
10.30
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
11.00-
12.30
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
GEO25
PM
13.30 -
14.30
13.30 -
14.25
13.30 -
14.25
13.30 -
14.25
GEO30
PM
14.35 -
15.30
14.30 -
15.30
14.35 -
15.30
14.35 -
15.30
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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 speakerC1 Advanced - use English well in all but the most demanding situations
- use and understand complex languageB2 Upper-intermediate - use English effectively in all familiar situations
- use more complex English and cope with more demanding situationsB1 Intermediate - use English to express simple ideas and achieve results
- use range of basic language well in most situationsA2 Pre-intermediate - use English in most familiar situations
- use English in a limited way in more difficult situationsA1/A2 Elementary - develop English skills to 'survival' level
- use English only in very familiar situationsA1 Beginner - learn basic vocabulary and structures for simple communication -
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 2253 - 4 20 - 39 A1/A2 Elementary 120 1 - 2 0 - 19 A1 Beginner