Program Overview
Overview
Is this course for me?
- This course is for students who want to improve their English but still have plenty of free time outside of class.
- Lessons will improve all your key skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
- You’ll gain confidence through total immersion in English.
Included in the price:
- 20 lessons per week (15 hours)
- Welcome Information Pack
- Course materials
- Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress tests
- Use of Computer Learning Centre
- Free Wi-fi at school
- Full access to Kings social programme, with at least two free activities per week
- Full access to join Kings’ school clubs and societies
- Optional weekly lecture programme
- End-of-course certificate (requires minimum 90% attendance)
Program Outline
Course structure and content
Your general English lessons will improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening at a consistent rate. Each week, lessons will focus on a different topic.
Key areas covered include:
Communication skills
- Conversational language skills
- Listening and accents
- Reading and interpretation
- Writing and presenting
Linguistic resources
- Building your vocabulary bank
- Fine tuning your pronunciation
- Interpretation of texts
- Grammar and syntax
Study skills
- Note taking and revision
- Research skills
- Time management and planning
- Dictionary work
- Learner autonomy
Cultural and personal development
- Understanding cultural difference and similarity
- Team work and leadership
- Presenting an argument
- Discussion skills
You will be assigned to your general English class based on your current Kings Level. We have classes suitable for students at Level 1 (Beginner) right through to Level 8 (Advanced), and you will progress up through the levels as your skills improve and your confidence grows.
Sample timetable
Please note: Sample timetable subject to change. General English lessons may take place in mornings or afternoons in summer.
| Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
09:00 – 10:30 |
Progress test |
Grammar Pronunciation Professional skills |
Vocabulary Reading, listening and writing |
Listening Functional language Task-based learning (leadership and team work) |
Grammar review Video Discussion |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
|
11:00 – 12:30 |
Vocabulary Discussion |
Video Role-play Study skills |
Real English Grammar Vocabulary |
Writing Presentations |
Vocabulary Professional skills Discussion — |
