* The course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes

About This Course

This course consists of two semesters (GE2A and GE2B). It will help you develop your overall ability to speak, listen, read and write about everyday topics.

Course Objectives

You will work towards the following learning outcomes:

Speaking

• make an introductions
• describe yourself, what you do and where you live
• ask for things and give people things
• reply to simple questions

Writing

• write simple sentences about yourself
• complete a form with information such as numbers, dates and nationality

Listening

• understand instructions spoken carefully and slowly
• follow slow speech with long pauses

Reading

• recognise familiar names, words and basic phrases on simple notices
• understand short, simple texts, postcards and written directions

Course Content

The course book is New Headway Beginner. Your teacher will select the most relevant material from the book and supplement it to make lessons relevant and stimulating.

Demonstrating Progress

Assessment and Counselling
Your teacher will give you a number of assessed tasks based on the core objectives of the course. They will grade you for each task and from this, your homework and course tests, your teacher will be able to advise you about your progress and suggest a suitable course for the next semester. For semester B courses your performance and teacher’s recommendation will determine whether you move to the next level.

End of semester report and certificate
At the end of each semester you will receive a report on your progress, areas for improvement and advice for future studies. You will receive a certificate at the end of GE2B if you have attended at least 75% of the classes and satisfactorily completed all relevant assessments.