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General English Great Britain \ Bournemouth \ Bournemouth Business School International General English courses are available at various levels, from Elementary to Advanced. General English (GE) is a flexible programme of either 20 (GE 20), 24 (GE 24) or 30 (GE30) 45-minute lessons weekly, which can be studied separately, or in association with specialised training. The GE 20, 24 or 30 programme may also form a springboard from which elementary trainees can progress to more specialised training in communication skills. The programme is structured around stand-alone weekly modules, which enable trainees to join or leave the programme at any time. The course is designed to develop all 4 language skills, and to increase trainees knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Trainees choosing the GE 24 option, and whose English is of an Intermediate level or above, will benefit from additional training in academic skills development. Trainees choosing the GE 30 option, whose English is of an Intermediate level or above, will receive additional training in examination technique for the Cambridge FCE or CAE examinations. Course Content 6 lessons in grammar and functions 4 lessons in vocabulary development 4 lessons in reading & writing 4 lessons in listening, speaking 2 lessons in pronunciation 4 lessons in academic skills practice (GE 24) 6 lessons in FCE or CAE examination training (GE30) Course Objectives The course objectives for this training programme are the following: to develop a sound knowledge of grammar to acquire a broad range of relevant vocabulary to develop effective listening & reading skills to build fluency & confidence in speaking & pronunciation skills to develop accurate skills in writing in a range of formal and informal genres to allow students to integrate into the UK culture & to maximise the learning experience In addition, the GE 24 course aims to: further develop academic reading, writing and listening skills In addition, the GE 30 course aims to: provide practice for external examinations in Cambridge FCE or CAE practise further speaking & conversation skills Course Outcomes On successful completion of the programme, participants will have gained the following: greater oral fluency & confidence an increased knowledge of English grammar an increased awareness of appropriacy and register an extension of general vocabulary increased accuracy in producing written and spoken English enhanced comprehension skills in reading and listening improved pronunciation and intonation of spoken English higher level academic skills(GE24) or examination technique (GE30) Optional Examinations Students will have the opportunity to prepare for the following Cambridge examinations at certain times of year: KET (Elementary) PET (Pre-Intermediate) FCE (Upper-Intermediate) CAE (Advanced) Read more...

General English with IT Great Britain \ Bournemouth \ Bournemouth Business School International The English with IT Skills course comprises 24 (EIT 24) or 28 (EIT 28) lessons weekly. This course is designed to develop all 4 language skills and grammar usage, as well as build vocabulary and develop Academic Study Skills. The 4 IT lessons weekly offer tutor-guided project work, the use of a variety of basic IT software packages and the full ECDL syllabus. Entry is any Monday throughout the year, and there is a maximum class size of 12. Individuals are tested on arrival and placed in international classes at appropriate language levels. Entry level is Intermediate (IELTS 5.0) or above. Course Content 10 lessons grammar & functions 2 lessons vocabulary development 4 lessons reading & writing 4 lessons listening, speaking & pronunciation 4 lessons computing & IT Skills 4 lessons Academic Study Skills (EIT 28) Course Objectives to develop a sound knowledge of grammar to acquire a broad range of relevant vocabulary to develop effective listening & reading skills to build fluency & confidence in speaking & pronunciation skills to allow students to integrate into British culture & to maximise the learning experience to acquire suitable vocabulary for computing & IT to develop an overview of the WIndows operating system to access the Internet & familiarise participants with e-mail techniques to develop a range of word-processing skills using Microsoft Word to create spreadsheets, graphs & simple-format charts using Microsoft Excel to develop basic skills using Microsoft PowerPoint In addition, the EIT 28 course aims to: to further develop academic reading & writing skills Optional Examinations Students taking the EIT 28 option will have the opportunity to prepare for the following Cambridge examinations at certain times of year: FCE (Upper-Intermediate) CAE (Advanced) IELTS ECDL Read more...

Certificate of General English - Intensive Great Britain \ Brighton \ Embassy CES This General English course of 28 lessons per week gives the opporunity for rapid progress. Electives include the option of further General English, Business English or academic preparation KEY FACTS - available in all centres - Beginner to Advanced levels. Beginners courses run in Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Perth, New York, San Diego, Vancouver and Hastings, plus (summer only) Brightnon and Oxford. - Course length: 2 to 50 weeks - start dates: Every Monday - Maximum class size: 15 - Lessons may take place in the morning and/or afternoon - Free university placement - Books and course materials provided - Certificate and report on successful completion of course This fact track choice is our most popular course. It offers the same thorough approach to language learning as the Standart option but is delivered on a full-time basis (28 lessons per week). It is ideal if you want to make maximum progress in the time you have available. You can also take optional study modules with practical outcomes, which will enhance your fluency or prepare you for your academic and career goals. Speacial electives These Intensive Course electives are specifically designed to help you achieve your goals: improve your fluency, gain qualifications, prepare for university or train for your career. Your Director of Studies will advise you in selecting electives to suit your needs and interests. Many options lead to practical outcomes such as credits towards Martin College Certificate and Diplomas or internationally recognized qualifications validated by Microsoft or Cambridge ESOL. Note: Subjects may vary according to location and time of year. Exam and externally validated certificates are not included in course prices. LANGUAGE ELECTIVES - Pronunciation and Oral Fluency - Grammar Workshop - Idioms and Vocabulary - Communications and Culture - Writting Skills Minimum level of English - Beginner Qualifications - Embassy CES Certificate in English EXAMINATION PREPARATION ELECTIVES - Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE Exam Preparation - IELTS/TOEIC/TOEFL Preparation Minimum level of English - Intermediate Qualifications - Cambridge ESOL Certificates, TOEFL Certificate, IELTS Certificate, TOEIC Certificate UNIVERSITY PREPARATION ELECTIVES - English for Academic Purposes - Auditing university lectures (available on request at many of our partner universities) - Literature in English - University Study Skills and Preparation - Basic Maths Workshop Minimum level of English - Intermediate CAREER-FOCUSED ELECTIVES - English for the Workplace - Business Studies - Business English - English for Tourism - Information Technology Minimum level of English - Intermediate Qualifications - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Certificates - University of Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) - Microsoft Office Users Specialist (MOUS) Certificate - Credits for Martin College courses - Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Certificate Read more...

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