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Our General English courses aim to improve your ability to use English by developing your core language skills – speaking, listening, writing and reading. As well as developing your English skills for international communication, we also include lots of natural, (British) English, drawing on the local area and British culture.
A large part of language development is confidence; this is why we designed our lessons to build your confidence and provide you with lots of opportunities to use the English you are learning.
Choose how many hours a week you would like to study depending on the intensity that you would like to study at.
| Level | Beginner (CEFR A1) to Advance (CEFR C1) |
| Class Hours | 15, 20 or 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday |
| Time | Morning or Afternoon |
| Course Duration | 2 – 45 weeks |
| Start Date | Any Monday (Tuesday on Bank Holidays) |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Class Size | Min 6 – Max 15 |
Your progress is assessed weekly by your class teacher. You will also have a tutorial every 8 weeks, when you can discuss your progress one-to-one with your teacher.
When you are ready, you will progress to the next level that is appropriate for you. We usually expect you to spend 10-12 weeks in one level, but it depends on the individual.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally recognised qualification and entry requirement for Universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, established over 21 years ago. It is also widely used by governments as a language proficiency guide when issuing work visas and is recognised by professional organizations.
For this reason the IELTS course is ideal for people who want to apply to a UK university and need to achieve their desired score in the IELTS test.
Our program is focused on expanding the students’ ability to both understand and use complex academic language incorporating General English to improve grammar, vocabulary and communicative skills.
We will help you to develop your exam technique so that you know how to approach the tasks, what the examiners are looking for and how to prepare effectively. You will also be provided with extensive examples of good and bad answers to ensure that you fully understand all the do’s and don’ts of the IELTS exam.
You will learn many important tips such as (could this be a drop down):
| Level | Intermediate (CEFR B2) to Advance (CEFR C1) |
| Class Hours | 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday |
| Time | Morning or Afternoon |
| Course Duration | 2 – 45 weeks |
| Start Date | Any Monday (Tuesday on Bank Holidays) |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Class Size | Min 6 – Max 15 |
Studying the Business English Course at Global London College will equip you with the skills needed to function effectively in international business situations.
This course will help you boost your employability, enabling you to get the English language skills you need to access the best jobs.
This course will develop your Business English terminology through all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in a business context.
Some of the key topics of the course are:
| Level | Beginner (CEFR A1) to Advance (CEFR C1) |
| Class Hours | 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday |
| Time | Morning or Afternoon |
| Course Duration | 2 – 45 weeks |
| Start Date | Any Monday (Tuesday on Bank Holidays) |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Class Size | Min 6 – Max 15 |
The Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) is useful to show evidence of your speaking and listening skills. The GESE is different to Cambridge ESOL and IELTS exams because there is no reading or writing paper. Instead, each candidate has a short speaking test with a registered examiner. The results are available on the day of the exam and the certificates are sent a few weeks after. The GESE at grade 2 is a UKBA-approved exam for spouse/settlement visa applicants.
Length: Flexible
Start date: Any Monday
“The limits of my language are the limits of my world”. ‒ Ludwig Wittgenstein
The Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) test candidates` ability in listening and speaking. Trinity College London’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English are for learners whose native language is not English. Candidates must be aged five years or above at the time of the examination. There is no upper age limit. The examinations only last several minutes and candidates can usually expect provisional results on the same day. With 12 grades available, there is a grade to suit every candidate. The number of tasks depends on the level at which students enter the examination. Learners can choose to take the spoken examinations on their own or at key points in their learning program
Depending on the grade a candidate will be tested in several short conversations on various topics. For example:
Grade 2 (equivalent to CEFR A1 – accepted by the UKBA for UK Spouse/Partner visa purposes.)
Exam: 6 minute conversation with examiner. Candidates will be expected to:
Exam: The examination consists of three assessed phases:
Candidate-led discussion of a topic prepared by the candidate (up to 5 minutes) Interactive task (up to 4 minutes)
Conversation on two subject areas selected by the examiner (up to 5 minutes).
Candidates will be expected to
complex sentence forms and without much searching for words, while correcting most of his or her mistakes.
Trinity ESOL qualifications are accredited by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum AuthorityQCA, and its respective partners in Wales and Northern Ireland. They are listed in the UK`s UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Services) guide to qualifications acceptable as evidence of English language competency.
UCAS considers an English language competency equivalent to NQF Levels 1 or 2 as appropriate for entry to UK Higher Education. The UCAS guides list the following Trinity ESOL qualifications acceptable as evidence of proficiency in English.
QCA CEFR Trinity Cambridge IELTS
NQF Level GESE ESOL
Grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 of the spoken exams correspond to the oral components of the ISE0, ISE I, ISE II, ISE III respectively.
Class contact Classes are 3 hours daily, total 15 hours per week
Monday – Friday
Morning 09.00 – 12.15 / Lunchtime 12.00 – 15.15 / Afternoon 15.00 – 18.15 (This includes a fifteen-minute break.)
1 to 1 English Our 1 to 1 courses offer you your own private tutor with a focus on your preferred learning methods and personalised course programme. Focus on pronunciation, listening, grammar, note-taking, business and work situations. The lessons can even be geared around subject matter which interests you. Length: 1-52 weeks Start date: Any Monday 10/15/20 hours between two to five days a week, at a time of your choosing. Lessons can be in the class, the computer lab or out and about in London, visiting famous landmarks. Classes can be textbook-based or mainly conversation, depending on your needs and the teacher’s judgement.
Conversation and Pronunciation Our English for Conversation and Pronunciation courses are designed for students who want to express themselves more fluently and clearly in spoken English. Discussion subjects for developing conversational skills include current affairs, education, attitudes and beliefs, relationships and global problems. Teaching focuses on different aspects of English pronunciation, including intonation, stress patterns and individual sounds. Length: 1-52 weeks Start date: Any Monday
Very competitive prices
General English evening classes are ideal if you work during the day, or for students looking to take extra English classes in the evening.
Our evening course covers core English language skills with an emphasis on improving your fluency and building confidence when speaking English.
Before English classes begin you’ll be asked to take a short test. This will allow your teacher to assess your language ability and ensure that you are placed in a class that provides the correct English language level for you.
The content of our English evening classes is structured around the specific needs of students; exercises focus on developing the English language skills needed in formal work based situations as well as social scenarios.
Our highly experienced English teaching staff use set course books, which they supplement with learning materials they have developed, tried and tested themselves in English classes.
These include using newspaper articles, magazine stories, YouTube videos and movies to help students develop practical English language skills.
Evening English courses at Global London College, as well as being effective, are designed to be stimulating and social.
IELTS evening classes are ideal if students looking to take extra IELTS preparation classes in the evening to gain a broader range of skills.
Combine IELTS Exam preparation with a Special Focus class on speaking and one other language skill from: Grammar, listening, vocabulary, writing or reading.
IELTS Plus information
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