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Announcement: New Conversation Club – and it’s FREE

Announcement: All university students who will enrol in our intensive 3B,will be able to join a free Interview Skills workshop

All Adults who join a class next term will get a free conversation club.

Call us now 064603420

These 32-hour courses cover everyday topics and language. You will develop your listening, reading, speaking, writing and grammar skills. Our qualified native-speaker trainers use a variety of media, including audio and videocassettes, supplementary materials and the multimedia computer training centre.

Key course features

Fresh and modern course designed to make activities easy to follow
Universal topics selected from a wide variety of specially designed materials and authentic resources
In-depth treatment of grammar, with clear presentations, explanations and self-check exercises
Systematic treatment of vocabulary, including dictionary training and exercises
Pronunciation practice is an integrated part of the syllabus
Reading, writing, listening and speaking are developed in context
Mid and end-of-term counselling with your tutor to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses
A combination of subjective and objective evaluation systems
New students must sit for a placement test consisting of a written test and an interview


NEW: Introduction to English, for people who can't read or write in English. Start 5 April, call to register

Levels

Level Details
Starter For beginners who have some knowledge of the English alphabet. By the end of the course students can ask and answer simple questions and can use simple sentences and understand some familiar words and phrases about themselves, their family and concrete situations
Elementary 1, 2, 3 & 4 For learners who can understand sentences about familiar topics and read short, simple texts. Learners can communicate in simple and routine tasks, manage simple social exchanges and write simple notes and messages
Pre-Intermediate 1, 2, 3 & 4 For learners who can communicate in familiar topics and texts which contain common vocabulary. Learners can join in discussions without preparation if the topic is familiar and write personal letters describing experiences and impressions
Intermediate 1, 2, 3 & 4 For learners who can understand the main points when listening to a native speaker if the topic is familiar and understand the main ideas in texts which contain high frequency or job-related vocabulary
Upper-Intermediate 1, 2, 3 & 4 For learners who can manage all of the above and can also understand lectures if the topic is familiar and understand the news on television reasonably well. Learners can read reports or articles, they will be able to write clear, detailed texts such as essays or reports on familiar topics and give reasons in support of an argument.

Who can study in the Teaching Centre?

Our Adult courses are available for anyone over the age of 18. We have facilities available for students with all different kinds of specific needs – for example, visually impaired, hearing impaired, physical disabilities or learning difficulties. Click here to view our policy in English or Arabic. If you are interested in studying at the British Council Teaching Centre and would like to inform us of your needs please email us at info@britishcouncil.org.jo

Term dates:

Term 4 Intensive A

From 13 October to 13 November

Class times:

11.00-13.00

14.00-16.00

18.30-20.30

Day patterns:

(Sunday.Monday,Tuesday Wednesday)

Term 4 regular

From 10 October to 11 December

Class times:

14.00-16.00

16.15-18.15

18.30-20.30

Day patterns:

(Sunday,Tuesday) or (Monday, Wednesday) (Thursday,Saturday)

Registration

Placement test booking period: 19 September to 8 October

Testing and Registration: 26 September to 9 October

Re-registration for current students: 23 September to 6 October

Fees

Placement test: JOD 10.00 (non refundable)

Course fees for General English: JOD 210.00

Course fees for IELTS Preparation courses: JOD 220.00

Focus On Speaking Courses : JOD 220.00

For more information contact the Customer Services at

British Council, First Circle, Jabal Amman
P O Box 634, Amman 11118, Jordan

T +962 6 4603420
F + 962 6 4656413
info@britishcouncil.org.jo

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