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

About This Course

This course consists of two semesters (GE3A and GE3B). 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

• describe your family, habits and routines
• greet people politely
• describe plans and arrangements
• give and follow simple directions
• get information about travel

Writing

• link simple sentences to make a short text
• write short, simple biographies, notes and messages
• write personal letters expressing thanks

Listening

• understand simple directions
• understand information from short, recorded passages
• identify the topics of discussions around you
• catch the main points in simple messages and announcements

Reading

• understand simple personal letters
• find information in everyday texts such as advertisements and menus

Course Content

The course book is New Headway Elementary. 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 GE3B if you have attended at least 75% of the classes and satisfactorily completed all relevant assessments.