General English
Let us make one thing very clear: there is no such thing as general English! This is because every student, every learner, has very specific language learning needs. We understand this. We strive to meet these needs.
Though we draw on the very wide spectrum that is general English, Elite teachers determine what each student needs and, together, the learner and the teacher, they create a language learning strategy with a simple outcome: to meet these needs and achieve potential.
Therefore General English courses, though general by name, are far from general by nature.
General English programmes work on the four skills of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. We also teach and allow practice of pronunciation, non-verbal communication and other techniques that create confidence and enable success at English.
Learner training is another key component of our General English courses: teaching learners how to learn. Have you ever met a general person? Neither have we. We understand that each student learns differently. We assist learners in finding a learning style that is right for them. We then teach that student in the way that is the best for them.
Class size is at a maximum of 12 students in General English programmes. Responding to the needs to all students in the same class is not easy thankfully our teachers are trained in doing this as well as reviewing the effectiveness of their teaching again with consideration given to all students in the class.
General English one to one and small group classes allow for even greater personal attention. Students that need to make rapid progress often opt for these classes.
General English can be studied at nine levels at Elite. We offer blocks of courses of 80 hours for each level.
Level 1: Beginner
Level 2: Elementary
Level 3: Pre-Intermediate
Level 4: Intermediate
Level 5: Upper-Intermediate
Level 6: Advanced
After each level there is an ELITE Gateway Test which tests your performance at that level. If you pass this test, you are ready to move up to the next level. Simple and effective. |
