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Common European Framework of Referance

A1

Beginner English Level

We offer a 25 week English language course where you will learn basic language and structures to be able to do things you need to do on a daily basis as soon as possible. This course includes a combination of English language tutorials, conversation classes, and social/cultural activities. On passing the level you will receive an English Talks Certificate of Achievement.

The course is designed for younger learners (16+) or adults who want to use English accurately and fluently. 

Grammar and vocabulary are taught and explained thoroughly, and all four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed systematically.The course combines effective methods of language teaching with additional exercises, real interviews, pronunciation tips and a writing guide.

At the end of the course students can ask and answer questions about personal details. Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on repetition, rephrasing and repair.

A2

Elementary English Level

We offer a 25 week English language course where you will learn basic language and structures to be able to do things you need to do on a daily basis as soon as possible. This course includes a combination of English language tutorials, conversation classes, and social/cultural activities. On passing the level you will receive an English Talks Certificate of Achievement.

The course is designed for younger learners (16+) or adults who want to use English accurately and fluently. 

Grammar and vocabulary are taught and explained thoroughly, and all four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed systematically.The course combines effective methods of language teaching with additional exercises, real interviews, pronunciation tips and a writing guide.

Students can answer questions and respond to simple statements. Can indicate when he/she is following but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord.

B1

Intermediate English Level

The 25 week course is designed in a way that the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed systematically. You will find here a lot of functional topics, engrossing activities, meaningful conversations and interesting role plays. The objective of the course is to improve the student’s skills to stage B1 of the CEFR.

By the end of the course, you will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling or living in an English speaking environment.

You will be able to describe experiences and events and give brief supporting explanations for views and opinions.

At the end of the course students can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can repeat back part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding.

B2

Upper - Intermediate English Level

The 25 week course is designed in a way that the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed systematically. You will find here a lot of functional topics, engrossing activities, meaningful conversations and interesting role plays. The objective of the course is to improve the student’s skills to stage B1 of the CEFR.

At the end of the course students can initiate discourse, take his/her turn when appropriate and end conversation when he / she needs to, though he /she may not always do this elegantly. Can help the discussion along on familiar ground confirming comprehension, inviting others in, etc.

By the end of the course, you will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling or living in an English speaking environment.

You will be able to describe experiences and events and give brief supporting explanations for views and opinions.

C1

Advanced English Level

This 25 week course is focused on confidence building. Students are engaged in communicative activities to perfect their ability to speak, listen, read and write in English.

They will learn how to make effective phone calls, give presentations, write memos and emails, also within a business framework. They will work with graphs, and charts and familiarise themselves with talking about figures and data. They will work through the structure of the ELTS/Cambridge CAE exams, and work on practice tests to perfect timing.

This course will give you detailed language knowledge and context with perfect training opportunities so that you can be prepared to freely converse in English in any situation.

At the end of the course students can select a suitable phrase from a readily available range of discourse functions to preface his remarks in order to get or to keep the floor and to relate his/her own contributions skilfully to those of other speakers.

C2

Upper - Intermediate English Level

This 25 week course is focused on confidence building. Students are engaged in communicative activities to perfect their ability to speak, listen, read and write in English.

They will learn how to make effective phone calls, give presentations, write memos and emails, also within a business framework. They will work with graphs, and charts and familiarise themselves with talking about figures and data. They will work through the structure of the ELTS/Cambridge CAE exams, and work on practice tests to perfect timing.

This course will give you detailed language knowledge and context with perfect training opportunities so that you can be prepared to freely converse in English in any situation.

At the end of the course students can interact with ease and skill, picking up and using non-verbal and intonational cues apparently effortlessly. Can interweave his/her contribution into the joint discourse with fully natural turntaking, referencing, allusion making etc.