GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES

Whether your aim is to learn English as a new language or to improve your English skills, this is the right course for you. This course will help you to build your confidence in the different language skills such as listening, writing, reading and speaking so as to reach an understanding of native speakers and to be able to communicate with confidence and fluency.

School Timetable

How are my lessons structured?
Lessons 1 & 2 focus on language awareness, pronunciation and grammatical structures relevant to your level of English. Lessons 3 & 4 concentrate on reinforcing structures through practice of the four main skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

How many hours a week can I study?
You can choose from 15 hours a week up to 30 hours, according to your needs and motivation.

Standard (20 lessons, 15 hours a week)
This is our core programme. This level comprises 4 lessons per day (Classes will be either morning or afternoon). This course will cover the four main language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking (there will be emphasis on grammatical structures according to the students level).

Intensive (25 lessons, 20 hours a week)
This combines the standard programme with 5 additional lessons. The intensive course incorporates a one hour session from Monday to Friday focusing on different aspects of the language. These include: conversational English, grammar awareness, pronunciation, video/audio presentations and skills such as writing/reading/listening.

This approach gives you more time to interact with the language and build a more confident understanding of the languages use. In addition, General English can be combined with Examination lessons, an IELTS preparation course or Business English. (Not recommended for beginners).

Full Immersion (40 lessons, 30 hours a week)
This programme is designed to assist students who are only able to study for a short time and who want to maximise their exposure to the language. This is ideal if you want to concentrate on certain skills. Lessons are both in the morning and the afternoon. (Not suitable for Beginners or Elementary level).

What do I need to bring on my first day at Capital School?
You need to bring your passport, 1 passport sized photograph, your school confirmation letter, a pen, a notebook and a desire to learn!

What happens on my first day at School?
As inductions take place every Monday at 9:00am, please arrive by 8:15am and report to reception. You will then be tested in order to establish your level and put into a class with students of similar linguistic abilities.
You will have an induction talk outlining the School rules and what happens during your stay. You will be given an induction folder containing your student card, and all the useful information you require for your stay at Capital School of English.

How can I know my level?
On the first day at Capital School of English you will take a placement test. This will ensure that you will be studying at the correct level. There are seven English levels: Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency.

You will follow a structured syllabus designed specifically for your level.

How can I check my progress?
In addition to the daily observation and homework, there are regular evaluation tests. These will allow your teacher to check on your progress. At the end of the course you will receive a progress report that includes further recommendations to help you improve your English.

When can I change my level?
Depending on your performance in class together with your regular assessment and the end of term results the teacher will decide if and when you are ready to move to the next level.

How long does each term last?
Each term lasts a minimum of 8 weeks. (Except for summer term, which lasts 9 weeks). Start times, however, are flexible although we advise you to try and start at the beginning of a term to gain the most benefit.

What do I receive at the end of the course?
You will receive a Capital School of English Certificate for the period that you have studied and the level you have achieved, as well as, an End of Course Report* detailing your progress in the different language skills.
After course care is very important and students can leave the school happy in the knowledge that the door is always open to discuss additional courses at Capital School of English or Further Education Opportunities.

* For courses longer than 2 weeks