General and Extra English

Whatever your reason for learning English, we can give you the practical language skills to help you in the future.

General and Extra English courses provide a solid foundation in grammar, spoken English, vocabulary and key skill areas for those who require English for work purposes, for study or simply for personal interest. Whatever your reason for learning English, we can give you the practical language skills to help you in the future.

Our qualified and enthusiastic teachers help our international students to progress in their English studies. We have a highly effective system of tutorials, homework and progress checks to ensure that you are challenged throughout your course and to monitor your progress closely.

You will receive a certificate and report at the end of your course, with advice and tips for further study. All students develop a Learner Portfolio during their course – this is a a record of marks and examples of completed work to show people your language abilities and progress.

Course Details

Level

B1-C1 (Beginner to Advanced)
Class Times

9.30am-12.45pm, Mon – Fri
Duration

Min. 2 weeks. No maximum
Additional Information

Minimum age: 16 years
Class size: Max 12 students
Course code: GE/01

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General and Extra English

Course Description

General English classes run in the mornings at a variety of levels. You are assessed at the beginning of your course and placed in the most appropriate class for your level.

The syllabus and teaching materials are aligned to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and cover the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing along with vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation activities.

Classes are communicative, learner-centred, interactive and engaging. A wide range of activity types are used and include individual, pair and group work, projects, presentations and discussions as well as listening and writing tasks.

Learners are encouraged to build a portfolio of work that they complete over the course of their study at Foyle International. The portfolio will consist of their project work, continual assessments and samples of course work tasks.

EXTRA ENGLISH

5, 10 or 15 hours per week

Extra English is available in the afternoons at a variety of levels to supplement morning General English programmes and provide an intensive study option. The extra English module can cover either additional general English or exam preparation for any of the Cambridge, IELTS, Language Cert exams or the Trinity suite of exams.

Lessons are taken with a personal tutor on an individual basis, and can focus on your areas of difficulty or weakness. A programme of lessons can be tailored according to your own preferences and needs, and you can discuss and decide on class content along with your tutor.