Improve your overall ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Develop your understanding of English grammar and pronunciation, and expand your range of vocabulary.
We teach adult students, 16 years of age and over, at a variety of levels, from Elementary to Advanced. General English courses build on each other, so you can start at the level best suited to your ability and work your way up.
Concentrate on the alphabet, numbers and everyday vocabulary. Basic grammar is introduced along with reading and writing skills, plus a range of listening activities.
There is one Beginner level.
Concentrate on the basic ability to communicate in English in a limited range of simple everyday situations. Write and understand short, simple texts.
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I can use the phone to find out basic information and make simple arrangements |
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I can get simple travel information about travel at a station and airport |
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I can write a short, basic description of events |
There are three Elementary levels.
Build confidence to communicate in a range of common situations and exchange simple ideas. Develop the ability to understand and write a range of short, everyday texts.
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I can write a formal letter inviting someone to a special occasion |
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I can talk about money and make simple financial transactions in banks, shops and restaurants |
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I can understand the main points of a simple story |
There are three Pre-Intermediate levels.
Develop the ability to participate in a straightforward conversation. Build the confidence to communicate in more demanding situations and develop the ability to understand and write more complex texts.
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I can ask follow up questions to develop a conversation |
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I can understand the main points of a radio interview or talk |
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I can reply in written form to job advertisements |
There are three Intermediate levels.
Concentrate on developing the ability to communicate independently, with a degree of accuracy, appropriacy and fluency. Realistic texts can be understood and more abstract and complex ideas expressed both in writing and speech.
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I can start and end conversations more naturally and participate more fully in conversations by asking questions and showing interest |
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I can summarise the main points of an article outside my own field and talk about my reaction to it |
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I can write a clear ‘for and against’ composition on a controversial topic |
There are three Upper Intermediate levels.
Develop your ability to communicate independently with more confidence and fluency. Focus on extending and developing all four skills and consolidating your grammar and vocabulary.
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I can explain my viewpoint on a topical issue and deal with interjections as well |
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I can understand and summarise the plot of a film or book, and identify the motivations of the characters |
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I can take part in an extended discussion, giving my opinion with relevant explanations, arguments and comments |
There are two Pre-Advanced levels.
(4 modular courses)
Become more flexible and confident at communicating in work, study and social situations. Broaden your knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial language. Improve your ability to read, write and speak long and complex texts. Take these four modular course in any order.
Our communicative approach ensures that all students, even beginners, take an active part in lessons. We use internationally-acclaimed textbooks as well as supplementary material to suit the individual needs of students. In addition, teachers use computers, video and audio materials to help you in your learning. Our modern classrooms and computer room provide some of the best learning facilities in Sri Lanka.
We assess students on participation, continuous speaking performance, written 'portfolio task', and either through a grammar test, a writing test, or speaking task. There are no formal examinations, but you must attend at least 70% of the course and show satisfactory progress in your work portfolio to get a certificate of success.
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