Course Profile: General English Combination
In our General English for Effective Communication course you will work in a small group to develop speaking and listening communication skills. Reflecting real world and workplace multi-level communication scenarios, learn how to communicate effectively across different cultures and differing levels of English. Maximum 5 students per group.
Please note the Effective Communication group is a multi-level class for B1 to C1 participants. We believe this reflects real world multi-level communication scenarios.
The one-to-one classes focus on specific, individual needs and will develop your general vocabulary, grammatical accuracy and communication skills.
What to expect in the Effective Communication speaking & listening group:
- Practise your conversation and communication skills, including; turn-taking, interaction patterns, listening habits and small talk
- Carry out discussion, problem-solving, and presentation tasks
- Learn about cross-cultural theory and how your cultural characteristics are different from those of other nationalities and how this might affect your communication with others
What to expect in the General English 1-to-1 class:
- discuss a wide range of topics relevant to contemporary life and society
- develop your general English vocabulary so you can express yourself precisely and confidently in a variety of situations
- listen to and watch different types of media
- read various articles so you can extend your knowledge of Scottish and British culture
- review common grammar problems and extend grammar knowledge
- improve your pronunciation and spoken fluency
- work on your specific requests
Course Level
Suitable for:
Intermediate B1 — Advanced C1
Course Summary
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
- Start any Monday
- Minimum age 18
- Average age 28 - 55+
Effective Communication group - 10 hours
- Maximum 5 students per group
- Multi-level B1 to C1
General English Individual Tuition - 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours
- Level specific 1-to-1 classes
- Focus on topics of your choice
Course Profile: Individual or private group
Individual Tuition (1-to-1) classes focus on specific, individual needs and develop your general vocabulary and communication skills. You can choose exactly what areas of English you want to focus on during the whole course.
Private mini groups are available for 2 to 5 students with a similar level of English. You can study with your colleagues, friends or family.
What to expect:
- flexible tailor-made programme discussed with your teacher(s)
- intensive speaking and listening practice
- work on pronunciation and accent reduction
- extensive vocabulary building
- grammar review, as necessary
- choose to have some of your lessons out of the classroom. You can visit museums, galleries, sights with your teacher
Course Level
Suitable for:
Beginner A1 — Advanced C2
Course Summary
- 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
- Start any Monday
- Minimum age 18
- all participants in a private mini group should have a similar level of English
- private mini groups must book the course together at the same time
Prices: General English Combination
| Total hours per week |
Effective Communication group maximum 5 students |
Specific English 1-to-1 | Price GBP per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 10 hours group | 5 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £525 4 - 6 weeks = £510 |
| 20 | 10 hours group | 10 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £680 4 - 6 weeks = £665 |
| 25 | 10 hours group | 15 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £900 4 - 6 weeks = £885 |
| 30 | 10 hours group | 20 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £995 4 - 6 weeks = £980 |
15
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 5 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £525 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £510
20
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 10 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £680 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £665
25
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 15 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £900 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £885
30
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 20 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £995 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £980
Please note Effective Communication groups are multi-level groups with B1 - C1 level students participating.
Prices: Individual or private group
| Hours per week | 1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP) | 2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP) | Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | £590 | £400 | £275 |
| 15 | £810 | £600 | £400 |
| 20 | £1040 | £800 | £530 |
| 25 | £1250 | £1000 | £660 |
| 30 | £1440 | £1200 | £800 |
10
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £590
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £400
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £275
15
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £810
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £600
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £400
20
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1040
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £800
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £530
25
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1250
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1000
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £660
30
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1440
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1200
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £800
All students should have a similar level of English. 2-to-1 and mini group must book at the same time. Price includes; all teaching, materials, tea/coffee at break time, personal language report and attendance certificate
Price Includes
- all teaching
- 20 minute pre-course assessment and needs analysis
- guided self-study throughout the course
- end of course language report
- certificate of attendance
