Why study with the British Council?

We are the world authority in English language teaching, and every year hundreds of thousands of people study at one of our 102 centres around the world.  Globally and here in Lebanon, we have a reputation for excellent quality: our teachers are all native-speaker standard and have specialist professional qualifications in English language teaching.  Our up-to-date teaching methods, carefully-planned courses and range of interactive learning tools make our classes motivating and effective – everything is designed to help you progress quickly, whatever your level is.

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What courses are available?

Our General English courses develop all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and give you a thorough understanding of grammar.  Our practical, hands-on approach helps you use the language from the very first day. After your placement test, we will advise you on the best course for your level.

ELEMENTARY 1, 2 AND 3

You will

			practise English in everyday situations (asking for & giving personal details, exchanging information, social English)
			understand basic English grammar (talking about the past, the present & the future)
			read and write simple messages, short descriptions & texts
			understand simple information (announcements, instructions, and directions)
			know your strengths & weaknesses as a learner.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE 1, 2 AND 3

You will

			practise and improve your English for various situations
			get a broader understanding of English grammar
			increase your vocabulary
			write longer notes, letters, descriptions and texts
			read and understand real English texts
			increase your fluency and your ability to explain your ideas
			know your strengths & weaknesses as a learner

INTERMEDIATE 1, 2 AND 3

You will

			develop the knowledge you already have to communicate more accurately and appropriately
			understand English tenses better
			understand how English can be used formally and informally
			increase your vocabulary and understand word formation better
			write longer texts in different styles
			improve your listening and speaking abilities
			be able to communicate with more confidence and effectiveness in every day situations
			know your strengths & weaknesses as a learner

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE 1, 2 AND 3

You will

			improve your knowledge of English grammar and the tense system
			increase your vocabulary and improve your understanding of word formation
			read and understand longer, authentic texts with a greater understanding of style and appropriacy
			improve your listening for overall understanding and for specific points
			improve your spoken communication skills
			be aware of how different styles of English may be used in different situations

PRE-ADVANCED 1, 2 AND 3

You will

			extend your accuracy and fluency in using advanced grammar and tenses
			increase your vocabulary at an advanced level (synonyms, collocations etc.)
			be confident in speaking and writing in a variety of styles and situations
			read and interpret advanced texts
			be able to write texts in a range of styles and with suitable appropriacy
			fine-tune your communication skills

General English courses cost LBP 590,000 per course. We also offer specialised courses to help you prepare for exams or improve your speaking/writing skills – please contact us to find out more about these.

We attempt to cater for students with specific needs wherever possible, for example by providing coursebooks in Braille. Please contact us if you would like more information about this.

How and when do I register?