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FACULTY
General English
MODULE CODE
IAE001
LEVEL
Intermediate or above
HOURS PER WEEK
9
TIMETABLE
Monday 9.00am to 2:40 pm and Friday 9.00am to 1:10pm
COST
£90 per week
COURSE DETAILS
METHODS OF TUITION
Our main aim is to help all our students to learn as much English as they need for whatever they plan to do when they leave the College, be that following a course of academic study, involvement in business or simply for personal use.
We believe that language learning should be an enjoyable activity, so students are taught using a variety of materials and text books, students will also be taught by a variety of teachers which is recommended by Scholars of EFL. All our courses are based on recognised and well known course books. We also use a variety of games and quizzes to help our students learn English in a fun and relaxed way.
We use these text books alongside teachers own materials and we also use modern equipment such as DVDs, TVs, Computers and projectors. Students will be given homework regularly to improve their English Skills.
SKILLS COVERED
Our courses will improve the following skills in our students:
- Listening
- Speaking and communication skills
- Grammar
- Pronunciation
- Reading
- Writing
- Vocabulary Development
- Examination skills and techniques
- Cultural Knowledge of the UK
Information about our General English Courses
A General English course lasts for about 10 weeks, thus providing about 200 hours teaching time per level (dependant on the number of hours per week). All our courses are taught by qualified teachers who want to improve your English level. When you first come to Alpha and Omega we will give you a placement test to make sure that you are at the correct level. Included in your English course are the following:
- Free access to other courses and any Vocational courses (subject to availability and language ability)
- Free course books. Please refer to terms and conditions for availability as they may not be available to students on a short enrolment.
- Free monthly progress reports. This highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the student and how the student can improve their English.
- Free progress tests. Regular testing allows the students to see where their strengths and weaknesses are and allows the student to track their ability level.
- Free leisure activities and trips. A teacher will accompany the group to a local cultural location. (Entrance fee to some parks may be needed)
- Free personal and friendly service from one of our staff members with any welfare problems a student might have.
- Free Sky/TV access. Allowing students to catch up with the latest news, sport and entertainment.
- Free end of course certificate.
- Free faxing.
- Free printing.
- Free photocopying.
- Free computer use. (To help students develop their IT skills and work on course work)
- Free one on one tutor meetings. Speak to your own personal tutor about any problems you might have with your studies or home life.
- Free internet access. Use the computers in our school free in lunch breaks and after lessons.
- Free academic institution help. Thinking of applying to University? Our University team can help you with your application through one of our partnered Universities or help you to apply to somewhere else in the country.
- Free social talks from teachers and outside guests. This includes cultural talks, historical talks and lessons on British social culture.
- Free placement test. Making sure you are placed at the correct level for your ability.