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

About This Course

This course consists of two semesters (GE7A and GE7B). 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

• develop an argument systematically highlighting significant points and giving supporting detail
• engage in extended conversation on most general topics
• give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects
• express your ideas and opinions with precision and and respond to complex lines of argument convincingly

Writing

• write clear detailed descriptions of events and experiences
• write letters conveying degrees of emotion and highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences
• write an essay or report which develops an argument systematically
• write notes conveying information to friends or service people

Listening

• keep up with an animated conversation between native speakers
• understand recordings likely to be encountered in social, professional or academic life
• follow the essentials of lectures, talks and reports
• understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays and films in standard dialect

Reading

• read correspondence relating to your field of interest and readily grasp the essential meaning
• quickly identify the content and relevance of articles and reports on a wide range of professional topics
• understand specialised articles outside your field using a dictionary to confirm terminology
• understand lengthy, complex instructions

Course Content

The course book is Cutting Edge Upper Intermediate. 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
During the course your teacher will set speaking and writing tasks in class and advise you on your progress. Near the end of the course there will be a progress test, in which you need to achieve at least 65%.

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 GE7B if you have attended at least 75% of the classes and satisfactorily completed all relevant assessments.